Portugal-based landscape hotel Syntony recently opened the doors to 11 new angular prefab cabins along the Paiva River in Arocua, a small inland town 1.5 hours drive from Porto. Called the Paradinha Village, the cabins are situated in various positions atop a terraced site overlooking the river valley below, and a pool, reception area, and communal BBQ sit at the hightest point.
Designed by Porteguese architecture studio, Summary, the client originally called for traditional hotel guest rooms but the studio convinced them that individual cabins were the better option, as they could stay open year-round and serve as longer-term stays. Due to the remote site and its complex terrain, Summary also opted for prefab construction, one of the studio's specialties.