Most mountain houses try too hard. Cut Out House, designed by New York-based studio Young Projects, does the opposite — it sits in the foothills of the Canadian Rocky Mountains, tucked into a low-density development where the land does most of the talking.

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There are few symbols more familiar than the heart. It appears everywhere, from children’s drawings to luxury branding, which is perhaps why designers rarely touch it. The shape carries so much cultural baggage that it can quickly slip into sentimentality.

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PROS:

  • Slim and comfortable design
  • Bright and crisp internal and external displays
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