A resilient Retreat in the Rainforest

Objective & Impact:

This project began serendipitously when, after a nationwide search for a designer to realize their off-grid vision, the clients discovered LG Squared just two blocks away. The result is a deeply collaborative, self-sustaining retreat rooted in simplicity, independence, and connection to the land - designed to support everyday life with clarity and ease while comfortably welcoming family and friends without sacrificing privacy or autonomy.

LG Squared conceived the property as a complete living system, uniting architecture, landscape, and interiors into a cohesive whole.

• Living Pods + Courtyard support both privacy and hospitality, allowing guests to gather while maintaining separation from daily retreat life.
• Operational Efficiency introduces a shut-down strategy for unused pods, minimizing energy use and long-term maintenance demands.
• ‍Site-Responsive Orientation positions each structure to optimize seasonal comfort, daylight, and views across the landscape. ‍
• Renewable Energy Integration is achieved through a barn-mounted solar array supporting full off-grid performance.‍
• Water Stewardship utilizes a gravity-fed spring and storage system for reliable,  low-impact distribution.
• ‍Regenerative Landscape Design (with Shades of Green) establishes a permaculture-based food forest supporting long-term ecological resilience.
• Material  Authenticity is expressed through durable, tactile finishes selected for longevity and environmental alignment.

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