The Balnarring Retreat in Australia by Branch Studio Architects is a purposefully lo-fi getaway designed to slow down even the most hyperactive of minds. Built around the idea of retreat, this space is a slow building for slow living. Favouring craftsmanship over technology, each of the walls were designed to fold, open and close by hand, aiming to bridge a connection between the inhabitant and the space. And its location is nothing less than idyllic: set in the midst of nature, with tranquil views of the lake and forest through large bay windows, this amazing home fully embodies the idea of slowing down. See more of Branch Studio Architects’ work here, and follow them on Instagram.

Photography © Peter Clarke