Receive our daily digest of inspiration, escapism and design stories from around the world direct to your inbox. Text description provided by the architects. Ninho is the latest outcome of the partnership between Altar and Natureza Urbana, pooling efforts to create a refuge immersed in the natural landscapes of Serra da Mantiqueira. Aimed at providing a unique lodging and decompression experience, the project follows Altar's premise of building decentralized hotels connected with nature, glamping style, and leveraging technology to promote sustainable practices in hospitality operations. The collaboration between the companies follows the line of small spaces "O Altar" from Tok&Stok, launched in 2022, which includes furniture, objects, and decorative items signed by Natureza Urbana. Concurrently, the conception, basic and executive projects, and monitoring of Ninho's construction were being developed, in a process that culminated in the beginning of its operations in July 2023. © Maira AcayabaLocated at Fazenda Pedra Alta, in Joanópolis-SP, the house is strategically close to two other Altar units: the Flutuante, anchored on the waters of the Joanópolis Reservoir, and the Prainha, with the largest area among the company's operations. The spatial organization allows for an integration dynamic between the houses while respecting privacy and the inherent decompression experience of each one. © Maira AcayabaIn pursuit of rational and innovative volumetry, the project expresses the materialization of simple and sophisticated design and materials, capable of promoting integration between architecture and the environment and placing nature and its elements as protagonists of spaces and experiences. The result is a unique refuge, a shelter for immersion practices and connection with nature, well-being, and self-reconnection. and other natural elements of the landscape Ninho appears as a shelter elevated to the treetops and solutions for lighting and thermal comfort in a set of attributes responsible for maximizing the visitor's experience and ensuring the transformation of spaces consciously and responsibly You'll now receive updates based on what you follow Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors If you have done all of this and still can't find the email Altar Ninho is by Natureza Urbana a sustainable retreat situated at Pedra Alta farm, providing an exclusive stay in an elevated tiny house surrounded by trees and overlooking the Joanópolis Reservoir in São Paulo, Brazil. The cabin and picturesque landscapes that combine mountains and reservoir waters The architectural design focuses on sustainability utilizing prefabricated structures to reduce environmental impact and blending seamlessly with nature.  The collaboration between Altar and Natureza Urbana has led to the creation of Ninho, set within the natural landscapes of Serra da Mantiqueira. This project aligns with Altar’s aim to establish decentralized hotels linked with nature incorporating glamping-style accommodations and leveraging technology for sustainable hospitality practices The compact tree house offers features such as a queen-size bunk bed with reservoir views and a bathroom with a zenithal opening for sky and treetop vistas The construction of Ninho, initiated in July 2023, follows the precedent of the small spaces collection ‘O Altar’ from Tok&Stok, which includes furniture, objects, and decorative items designed by Natureza Urbana The project’s location at Fazenda Pedra Alta is close to two other Altar units promoting dynamic integration between the houses while respecting privacy and individual decompression experiences Ninho’s placement atop sloping terrain and elevated up to four meters from the ground evokes the concept of a treehouse providing expansive views of the reservoir which enhances visual connections and immersion in the natural environment Guests can access an exclusive leisure area that includes a sofa Ninho emerges as an elevated refuge nestled among the treetops combining sober volumetry with thoughtful design choices that maximize the visitor’s experience Altar Ninho by Natureza Urbana offers panoramic views of the Joanópolis Reservoir in São Paulo Designed with rational volumetric planning the project emphasizes the use of simple yet sophisticated design and materials that foster integration between architecture and nature and closures allowed for efficient transport and rapid implementation upon arrival at the site The shelter’s metal columns minimize ground impact and support a spacious natural wood deck and bedroom functions are consolidated into a single environment with a naturally lit bathroom featuring a zenithal opening using prefabricated structures to minimize environmental impact the compact tree house includes a queen-size bunk bed with reservoir views elevated up to four meters from the ground Ninho evokes the concept of a treehouse with sweeping views the living space is adjacent to a large opening to enhance visual connections and immerse guests in nature Ninho’s thoughtful design showcases sober volumetry and harmonious integration with the landscape the design incorporates rational volumetric planning with simple yet sophisticated materials metal columns supporting the shelter minimize ground impact and provide a spacious natural wood deck name: Altar Ninho architect: Natureza Urbana | @naturezaurbana_br Maria Caterina Di Spigna and Maria Luiza Torres client: Altar | @altar.br photography: Maira Acayaba | @mairaacayaba designboom has received this project from our DIY submissions feature, where we welcome our readers to submit their own work for publication. see more project submissions from our readers here. edited by: christina vergopoulou | designboom happening now! partnering with antonio citterio, AXOR presents three bathroom concepts that are not merely places of function, but destinations in themselves — sanctuaries of style, context, and personal expression.