This Mirror Cabin is Hidden in Plain Sight - Chameleon Tiny House with Beautiful Interior

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This cabin is practically invisible! Thanks to its mirrored exterior, it reflects its surroundings and changes with the seasons. The tiny 200-square-foot interior is equally stunning with a minimalist Scandinavian interior design with maple walls and stainless steel accents. Another incredible feature is the "portal" window, which spans the entire width of the cabin and provides a spectacular view from the bed.
This is one of arcana's beautiful mirrored cabin retreats outside of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. You can follow and find out more about them here:
findarcana.com/
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The cabin was designed by Michael Leckie from Leckie Studio in Vancouver, BC:
leckiestudio.com/
Thanks for watching!
Mat & Danielle
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Music & Song Credits:
All music in this video was composed, performed, and recorded by Mat of Exploring Alternatives.
Editing Credits:
Mat and Danielle of Exploring Alternatives
Filming Credits:
Mat and Danielle of Exploring Alternatives
Photos provided by arcana:
- Winter photos by Mike Palmer
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- Fall photos by doublespace photography
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8 сен 2024

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@ExploringAlternatives 2 года назад

Thanks for watching! You can follow and find out more about arcana here: instagram.com/findarcana/ findarcana.com/ Shout out to Mike Palmer and doublespace photography for the beautiful seasonal photos we were able to include in the video! You can follow them both here: instagram.com/roamingfocus/ instagram.com/2spacephoto/ Mirror Cabin design by Michael Leckie from Leckie Studio: leckiestudio.com/

@RobertFisher 2 года назад

Great vid! Just FYI, the website URL is incorrect at the end of the video. It takes you to a movie studio.

@ExploringAlternatives 2 года назад

Thanks so much Robert for letting us know!

@cosmickate4947 2 года назад

I've had a message saying I've been shortlisted for a prize, is this a scammer sending me that as I know some have had scammers in thier comments?

@paulettepalladini9712 2 года назад

Really cool but I

@joedonzi9552 2 года назад

@@ExploringAlternatives As our civil continues to deteriorate - cabin design must also consider "defensible spaces." I am sorry to be so rude as to mention that an indefensible space is not going remain a practical option for many vulnerable people. Cheers from Miami Beach , joey d.

@3shellyiam 2 года назад

Worked in a mirrored building in a natural setting. Birds kept flying into and killing themselves. Sometimes whole flocks of them would hit. It was really disturbing to witness.

@lovedream1805 2 года назад

Oh no! That is distressing..

@Daftanemone 2 года назад

This was my exact first thoughts when I saw the thumbnail. Especially imagine deers or some other animals running into it too

@arunaputra2266 2 года назад

5:32

@DaimyoD0 2 года назад

5:32 So he mentions that the plus marks on the reflective surface is a bird film to prevent bird strikes. I think only time will tell how well it works. Bird strikes happen often enough with big windows on regular, non-reflective, even overtly large buildings; the windows themselves are a major source of confusion for birds. So I would be happier to see bird film on the big window as well. They make decals that are reflective in the UV range but mostly translucent in the visible range, so in theory, they are very apparent to birds but don't obstruct the view through the window. I'm glad that they took it into consideration at least. Building a cabin with the gimmick of being in harmony with nature, that instead actively kills wildlife, would be pretty cringey lol. I will admit it looks pretty cool though.

@NWHomesteader 2 года назад

At 5:30, they mention it has bird film to prevent that.

@ExploringAlternatives 2 года назад

Hi Everyone! We're seeing lots of comments from people concerned about birds. We love them, too! We're not experts but we asked a lot of questions and from what we learned (and from what Josh shared at the end of the video), the bird film and panel distortion were an integral part of the cabin design to make sure it was safe, and they do a great job of making the cabin visible to birds and wildlife. The cabin is also low to the ground and tucked into the woods. As a side note, we also found that the window was almost as reflective as the stainless steel panels. Thanks for watching and commenting :) :)

@barnstar2077 2 года назад

Birds must fly into it all the time. They often fly at my patio doors, even when the curtains are closed and the glass isn't mirrored.

@aprisia 2 года назад

The mirroring effect, as well as the markings, should significantly reduce that. There are few birds that will intentionally fly towards what appears to be an object approaching it, ie it's reflection.

@barnstar2077 2 года назад

@@aprisia - My patios doors disagree with your analysis. Birds, especially when startled, will fly towards large windows or doors that are only slightly reflective, never mind almost fully mirrored.

@tkio 2 года назад

he mentions using a bird film to prevent that

@cjn585 2 года назад

The + + design allows the birds to recognize that it is a barrier

@aprisia 2 года назад

@@barnstar2077 I want you to think about what you just said. You are trying to refute my claim that animals tend not to want to rush head first towards their own reflection by citing antecdotal evidence of animals flying into something that is mostly clear and, by your own admission, has a very low ability to reflect images...

@nil981 2 года назад

As much as I love this channel I can't help but feel that 90% of these homes are unsustainable and their owners are all doing this as a hobby. It's not really an alternative per se.

@jmk1962 2 года назад

This is built as an Air B&B for occasional living not everyday living.

@FinnRenard 2 года назад

User name checks out :) Anyway, I agree 100%. Many of these "homes" aren't actual homes, just pet projects to show who can charge the most for a weekend stay.

@nil981 2 года назад

@@FinnRenard if anything....these homes are just grifts.

@MrMountainchris 2 года назад

Depends how you choose to live. I've happily lived in my 120 sq ft TH for 4 years.

@tefinnegan5239 2 года назад

@Calvin Calm ... Let's see your cabin.

@paloma2364 2 года назад

That is really disturbing - just the toll on birds crashing into it would be horrific to witness.

@Doodsyo 7 месяцев назад

YOU CLEARLY AINT WATCH THE WHOLE VID

@shastafog2516 2 года назад

I can't amaze how many birds fly into this cabin, so cool but that's a problem I'm sure.

@iatethecrayons 2 года назад

They talk about it at 5:31

@nighthiker8872 2 года назад

What about a little kid walking home from school, without a GPS.

@nighthiker8872 2 года назад

How many bears crush into it daily.

@AngelzWhizper 2 года назад

It's...different. I just recently saw a vid of a bear reacting to it's own reflection in a mirror placed in the wild & it wasn't pleased lol. It was pretty funny but I can imagine the sheer terror of any of anyone inside if a bear came across this cabin! 😂😂😂

@doncarlo9345 2 года назад

I will Equip this cabin with bear paper spray hose sprayer around the cabin and have a bullet proof mirror. And a loudspeaker just to blast a loud gun shot to scare bear, lion and maybe a monkey

@kristinab1078 2 года назад

I wondered about this too. If a bear were to see it's reflection, not only would it be attracted to come closer, but it might also become agitated. An agitated bear is not a nice bear.

@wownewstome6123 2 года назад

That was the first thing I thought of. The bear instantly attacked the mirror. My guess is that it is a risk with this mirrored cabin, too. A second issue: you might walk outside not knowing a bear is a few feet away since there is no window on two sides of the cabin.

@codetech5598 2 года назад

Male birds will attack their reflection, thinking it's a rival.

@brainwashingdetergent4322 2 года назад

I’d love to see a video of that!

@IM-eq9gx 2 года назад

The maple interior building is exactly what I'd want as my own home. The natural smell of wooden furniture, etc is what's most appealing to me.

@ghomerhust 2 года назад

simple light woods are very "cheery" feeling as well. a cold morning with snow outside, and a hot pot of coffee brewing and some eggs on the stove, with that bright wood greeting you. yeah i could do that!

@Kevely978 2 года назад

This has nothing to do with nature, it has to do with marketing and business

@brainwashingdetergent4322 2 года назад

The machine is hungry

@UniquelySustainable Год назад

EXACTLY! A lot of the videos on this channel are not actually about sustainable alternative living. Just unique designs...

@NathalieLazo 2 года назад

Remarkable person reading this.. It’s going to get better; all it is a season of opportunity to grow and be better than before. Challenging times are meant to strengthen us, not to break us. Success doesn’t define to what happened to us; it is how we choose to deal with our circumstances. The more you grow and develop as an incredible person as you are, the more things will change for the better. Forgive more (for you), be grateful for even the smallest things (we have it way better than someone else), choose love over ego, choose humility over ego (humility is strength), and finally, invest into new skills so that your future self will thank you. Our lives will change forever the more we grow. Be thankful for the challenges for we know something greater is coming. Love you always - Nathalie ✨❤️

@nunyabizz50 2 года назад

4 of these side by side surrounded by a deck would make a nice house. one for a bedroom, one for a living room, one for a kitchen and one for storage. could lay them out in a square so there is a 20'x20' indoor garden in the center make the walls 1 foot thick foam board insulation, solar panels over the entire roof and solar panels over half the deck for shade. then hire a couple kids once a week to come clean the exterior.

@solitariocamel 2 года назад

change kids for robots and we are on the same page.

@EmilyBee. 2 года назад

@@solitariocamel Humanity over A.I.

@Wandering.Homebody 2 года назад

@12macarrones you must have grown up spoilt rotten. I really enjoyed earning my own money as a school kid one afternoon a week. Not only must you have grown up having had every last little cent handed to you on a platter by your parents, but you are so devoid of empathy that you don't even recognise that, to some kids, this would seem like a worthwhile opportunity, and you d want it obliterated by replacing them with robots.

@bevtrue6937 2 года назад

Wow. Completely wild. I do think you would have animals and birds running into it continuously, though. I guess they would see themselves soon before collision, though. We used to have birds colliding with our large kitchen window though, a lot. Sad.

@selenicasa 2 года назад

5:31

@suraya1224 2 года назад

@@selenicasa Doesn't do any good.

@cathybt 2 года назад

There's no words to describe the place. It's just dreamy

@LK-by2cq 2 года назад

This home is beautiful, and as usual, your photography is wonderful. However, I prefer the homes that you show that people live in, rather than those homes built for rental purposes. I like the homes that I can imagine myself living in rather than those homes that I would vacation in. At times, rental properties can make one think about options for building one's own home. So I can understand the logic in in touring homes such as this one. Thank you for your hard work and your dedication to excellence!

@jocelynelangis777 2 года назад

Amazing what people in design and architecture can make. This is the most beautiful and mini house we ever saw with Exploring …A dream coming through. Not only functional but out of space. Love the counters and the set up to see outside and sleep with relaxing music. Soooooooo tempting!

@jameslaiola4976 2 года назад

Oh how i wish i was rich enough to have this. Its absolutely perfect.

@Coleton33Music 2 года назад

Would be interesting to see the windows be one-way mirrors so that the exterior of the building is completely reflective. Though that might reduce sunlight entering the cabin.

@sharonkaysnowton Год назад

I love this mirrored cabin. It reminds me of the mirrored houses of artist Doug Aitken. I love how the outside changes with the seasons, the minimalist Scandinavian interior design of white maple furniture, the stainless steel accents and the large windows that allow light to come in. This is absolutely beautiful.

@eggizgud 2 года назад

So happy to hear the consideration for birds. That was my first thought, much as I love everything about this.

@wownewstome6123 2 года назад

I believe birds will still fly into it. The "+" don't show up except at certain angles, and often times there is at least a section where they don't show up despite them being visible in another section.

@sgrvtl7183 2 года назад

I love the exterior, how beautiful to have nature as the reflective - wow! Beautiful!

@b_uppy 2 года назад

Where did they get the siding? Bet the siding burns nearby plants. Does it overheat due to the metal?

@Kimm_Berlyn 2 года назад

Beautiful and comfortable. Thank you for the careful concern about the birds - great idea with the exterior check marks! I love love how the siding reflects nature. 😍🤩

@roxana28101956 2 года назад

And birds dont hit themselves in the mirrors?

@Kimm_Berlyn 2 года назад

@@roxana28101956 He said they put the many many X’s to keep the birds from doing that.

@DaimyoD0 2 года назад

Bird films are great at preventing bird strikes on windows, but I would imagine their application on large reflective structures is still experimental. Only time will tell how well it works and if it is enough. Bird strikes happen often enough with big windows on regular, non-reflective, even overtly large buildings; the windows themselves are a major source of confusion for birds. So I would be happier to see bird film on the big window as well. They make decals that are reflective in the UV range but mostly translucent in the visible range, so in theory, they are very apparent to birds but don't obstruct the view through the window.

@BrooklynAlien 2 года назад

@@DaimyoD0 yes we put some on a big window at my sister's house. We got the bird shaped ones. To us inside they just look like frosted glass bird shapes. They look fine and stops them from flying in to it. But there's no way I'm going to believe birds don't fly into this entire reflective home.

@barbarajoyhuhtala3495 2 года назад

I have no idea of how many tiny living spaces I have seen. This in now my favourite!

@debbiegoble9836 2 года назад

OMG I'm in love. I want it... It's so beautiful I can't believe it's real... If it was a man, I would marry it.

@kmb9144 Год назад

Beautiful Get Away Vacation Or Weekend ❤️

@thingsofnature77 2 года назад

That’s the coolest thing I’ve seen all day today wow! 😍

@paulhornsey-pennell1931 Год назад

"stressful tethers" ... what a totally apt description ... this design evokes peace ... love it.

@lalahaha5313 2 года назад

You achieved your mission with flying colors...nature is the centerpiece yet all the comfort a person needs is still provided without distracting from it. Way to go!!!

@gogogamany 2 года назад

밝은 오크색 내부, 위생적인 스텐 싱크 주방, 위장 거울 외부, 너무 완벽합니다.

@onlyfromadistance7326 2 года назад

Just wait till Bigfoot thinks he walking up to another Bigfoot...

@ahawkins794 6 месяцев назад

😂😂😂😂

@bradbates2339 2 года назад

i love the wood interior though wonder about wildlife harm from the mirrored effect despite the precautions. given the abundance of nature on all around, I'd really want to have more side windows to avoid the forced tunnel vision.

@Ann-cx3dd 2 года назад

WOW!! WOW!! WOW!!

@nowgoawayanddosomethinggoo8978 2 года назад

do you know what bear and moose do when they see their reflection?

@oppoandroidf1174 2 года назад

Real Scandinavian taste...👌👍😍😍😊😊

@greenbamboo4264 2 года назад

Just stunning. I love how the house and views changes with the season. I imagine that it’s hard to clean all that glass though.

@patriciatinkey2677 2 года назад

Mirrored Steel, not glass- but your point is still valid!

@poortalk 2 года назад

The fire hasard!! The sun reflecting so hard. This will burn forests

@MrBlank0 2 года назад

Nice touch with the pattern on the outside. The birds thank you. 🐦

@bobbiejay2085 2 года назад

Exceptional. Immersion. Love the interior and the thoughtful process. Not so sure birds and land creatures understand to avoid the mirrored exterior. Amazing to look at though ... 💚

@SM16 2 года назад

" When the student is ready The Master will appear " 💝

@christianhamel4862 2 года назад

the perfect blend with the nature, cameleon home, just amazing

@sweetseve1150 2 года назад

I laughed at the full private bathroom feature. It looks beautiful. I hope it gets along ok with the wildlife.

@containerinterior5529 2 года назад

It's cool... Looks modern and clean, especially in the bedroom where the windows see nature and are large in size and feel comfortable in the interior 😊😊. On the outside it looks cool, but I'm afraid that if an animal hits the mirror wall because it's color blind or is panicking being chased by a predator, they might just hit the wall the same way.

@airtimedroneguy6449 Год назад

Brilliant design love it

@Whigu Год назад

3:44 Funny way to make iPhone look like a remote :-D

@user-onyoutube868 2 года назад

The neutral, light color palette is very calming. Beautiful design. Great use of space.

@yoyu4671 Год назад

I reaaaaaaly love this tiny house !! I love the outdoors! 😳

@corithefrugalflower 2 года назад

Omg I only needed to see the intro to fall in love!! 😍👌🙏

@ingridhohmann3523 2 года назад

Super design !!!!!!

@cheriejohnson9445 2 года назад

Ok now that is really cool!!

@caramela4830 2 года назад

I saw this exact concept years ago in the woods of Monterey, Mexico. This looks like a replica but not as sleek as the original one in Mexico. It was created by a Mexico based architect named Tatiana Bilbao. Wonder if the mirrored look will catch on.

@ourcozygarden 2 года назад

The concept is very simple yet very impressive.

@joyanders3968 2 года назад

Looks like a very restful escape. Love it.

@Urtongueizursword 5 месяцев назад

That shiny home gonna cause wild fires with its reflections

@catgir5x 2 года назад

Wow...what an excellent build..

@amandagarrison6030 2 года назад

Coolest thing I have ever seen......

@johnbautiste 2 года назад

Love this. Would substitute quartz for stainless on interior (I know, higher maintenance) and add more plant life right around cabin to obscure sun glare a bit.

@Toolshedthewatchdog 2 года назад

I’d end up running into my own house a bunch!!!!

@JFar-jf6qq Год назад

Amazing! Have begun plans of building something similar on my property in Ohio…wonderful inspiration sir!

@gardenlevel7385 2 года назад

Perfect.

@Candy-O1776 2 года назад

I love this beautiful surprise!!!

@frustrateduser9933 2 года назад

It's a Predator cabin!

@leah__gail 2 года назад

“Honey! I’ve lost the house again!” 😂 I love this!! The fact that it reflects the seasons is just amazing! ❤️ I’m extremely shocked at the comments about the birds flying into it…did no one see the little white “+” ALL OVER IT? 😐

@jonathansantos2271 2 года назад

great idea!... many creatures need such suprizes optioned.

@mayramarrero1218 2 года назад

I fall in love with it.

@joeseczulaica3053 2 года назад

That would be a dream come true in my life I've always wanted to go live in the woods like that it's beautiful my prayer is that God will bless me Amen

@rachierich8015 2 года назад

Wow!!!! Feel so much like in the movie ‘the predator!’!!! 😱

@N0Xa880iUL 2 года назад

That's bad for birds and animals. Also, what's the point if it's not some kind of secret base?

@kristik4789 2 года назад

RIP all the birds and potentially other wildlife who will hit that building because they can’t see that’s a reflection :( Hope that bird film helps, but not sure if they are able to see if before it’s too late.

@wownewstome6123 2 года назад

Great comment.

@ragemodels 2 года назад

Wow Hands down this Cabin is Fab !!! Love everything about it especially the well appointed bathroom . And I was wondering about the small crosses on the facade that is a Lovely sensitive touch !!! Nature lovers Paradise 💚🌳🌲🌿🤍

@Andbygrace7024 2 года назад

Amazing

@jorge.r.garciadealba 2 года назад

It looks great. Love the interior design.

@LoveStar333 2 года назад

This is absolutely badass. Sign me up! 🤩

@jessicaarrieta9334 2 года назад

love this idea of invisible tiny house

@MrEdennnn 2 года назад

Such a nice build!! The owners got a good build too 😏

@kekiplus1andonly 2 года назад

Woooooow beautiful

@roseoduho3731 2 года назад

Amazing 👏

@maryal4540 2 года назад

Very cool 😎👍👍

@ahsartvagriculturehydroponique 2 года назад

Like living inside of one of the trees of the forest! 👍

@maryeliason1504 2 года назад

A great ida!

@IAMONELUVNOW 2 года назад

Wow!!! Beautiful 😍 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

@Catlady77777 2 года назад

Since childhood I have dreamed of an invisible mirrored dwelling in the woods...you brought my dream to life. Thanks! 🌻

@MrJohnblaine 2 года назад

I adore this... bravo on the outside

@valeriebelmonte9556 Год назад

Beautiful! Love the whole design very creative and unique!

@nancylawrence8491 2 года назад

This is gorgeous, I wonder how it would stand up to severe winter weather

@jennyanimal9046 2 года назад

That's so cool

@suzannequirk8731 2 года назад

The outside is so cool in every season

@NoName-ml5yk 2 года назад

What keep sanimals and birds from running/flying right into it?

@n2bfw884 2 года назад

This is beautiful.

@roseramos8213 2 года назад

So clean,cute,beautiful, so amazing,l love,t

@FLYNRYAN1978 2 года назад

Awesome !!!

@mihaelaclaudiap..2 2 года назад

OMG how cool is this!! I love everything that has to do with the word originality! Well done for creating this!

@LK-by2cq 2 года назад

I wondered about that issue when I saw it.

@emmapreston1027 2 года назад

It is beautiful and love how it's hard to see, but yes, worry about the birds

@emperorkalel 2 года назад

Wow this is truly amazing!

@angelachartrand5360 2 года назад

Dude this is Sick🔥🔥🔥 modern and Simple and elegant and sophisticated look. But the fact that you captured the Nature with mirrored exterior WOW

@ritabroils6190 2 года назад

Interesting cabin, beautiful idea.

@GeekWork 2 года назад

it is so amazing.. wow! I love my place but... Still Im jealous

@BDagg3234 2 года назад

Such an awesome idea.

@leanbean8376 2 года назад

Not sure how I came up w/this vid, but absolutely elated that I did! This is definitely something out of the norm, it's superb, impressively splendid, & a sight for sore eyes even though it's "hidden in plain sight" Lol...Love it man!!!