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FRIENDHOUSE HOTEL

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Written by Elsa Brown: FriendHouse Hotel’s name could be a reference to its relationship with the environment in which it was built. Recently completed on the Orel River in Ukraine, the designers of the ecohotel considered the project’s effect on the environment in every respect. Detailed plans mapped out how the construction would impace the site, and only eco-friendly material were used: clay, reed, wood and stone.

The space blends organic forms with clean design, with rooms that resemble austere updates of cozy hobbit dwellings. The hotel is a single-floor group of buildings featuring open yards, gardens, parks, and even an apple orchard—a reference to local legend about a amiable farmer who invited guests over to gather the fruit twice a year. Click Read More for additional information and photos.

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