The most isolated houses in the world: discover 5 of them

How about getting to know the most isolated houses in the world?

As the world becomes increasingly crowded, it has become increasingly difficult to find truly isolated places.

And, even though we have just faced a moment where the recommendation was that everyone should isolate themselves, we know that grouping together and always being together is something that comes from human nature.

But, as much as the majority of the population prefers to live in society and close to each other, there are those who prefer the opposite option.

And that's exactly what we're going to talk about today: the people who chose to move away from society and build their homes in isolated places.

In this content, we will get to know the 5 most isolated houses in the world and learn a little more about the history of each of them.

The 5 most isolated houses in the world

Luca Vuerich Cabin, Italy/Slovenia

In addition to being a building that draws attention for being very isolated, the history of this cabin is, to say the least, very peculiar.

Built high up in the Julian Alps – which lie between Italy and Slovenia – the person responsible for the cabin was the Italian architect Giovanni Pesamosca.

And the main objective in building this isolated cabin was quite noble: to pay homage. 

With the construction of this property, the architect wanted to pay tribute to Luca Vuerich, a mountaineer and photographer who was the victim of an avalanche in the Julian Alps region. 

In 2010, Luca was climbing one of the mountains in the region but, after an avalanche, he ended up dying.

And the special features of the Luca Vuerich Hut don't stop there. The hut, which is located at an altitude of about 2,500 km, ended up becoming a refuge for climbers who were in the region.

With nine beds, the stay is free on one condition: that you climb alone. So, would you face this climb?

Greenhouse, Finland

Have you ever imagined spending a summer season in a greenhouse? After seeing this peculiar house, I'm sure you'll want to!

This construction – which is very curious – is the work of Finns Ville Hara – from the Avanto Architects office – and Linda Bergroth.

They came together for a rather curious project: creating an alternative summer home on a remote island right there in Finland.

And it was from a greenhouse that they developed the entire project.

Combining a house and a greenhouse, the project has several intelligent solutions that make life easier for residents.

And of course, despite being a mix of house and greenhouse, rooms like the kitchen and bathroom were designed to optimize the routine of potential residents. 

Cabin 'camouflaged' in the middle of the forest, Sweden

A simple visit can transport you directly to the end of the 18th century. It's a real experience, isn't it?

And, to help you enjoy this experience even more, it is important to know the history of this cabin.

According to the story, at the end of the 18th century, a man named Little Jon started a project: to build his own cabin and live peacefully in the south of Smaland, Sweden.

But it is not a cabin like so many others that exist in the forests of Europe and the United States, for example. Quite the opposite.

In addition to being an isolated construction, the project initiated by Little Jon is already surprising at first sight: the cabin was built buried in the ground.

With three stone walls and one wooden wall, the project is a great way to camouflage yourself in the middle of the forest and enjoy all the tranquility that an isolated house can provide.

And the best part is that the current heir to the property carried out restoration work on the property and it is now available to be visited!

Country house, Australia

How about choosing a country house to spend some time away from society? How about choosing this one?

The project is being carried out by the architectural firm Modscape. 

This office – which specializes in prefabricated constructions – created this country house which, despite being isolated, was entirely designed.

Located near the Murray River, the country house is in Victoria, Australia, and was a special project.

The house was created for a client who, because he spent a lot of his time traveling, wanted a more isolated option to spend his free time.

The materials chosen were well thought out to blend in with the surrounding nature, making the landscape even more beautiful.

Elliðaey, Iceland 

And the award for the most isolated house in the world goes to… this building on an island in Iceland!

Well, actually this isn't necessarily a house.

According to what is known, the building would not be someone's home, but rather a kind of warehouse.

Located on the island of Elliðaey in southern Iceland, the facility has taken the idea of isolation seriously: it is the only building on the entire island.

After much speculation – ranging from the house being owned by singer Bjork to a billionaire's escape route in the event of a zombie apocalypse – it was discovered that the white house is actually a chalet built by the Elliðaey Hunting Association.

What is known is that, despite the breathtaking landscape, the house has no electricity, running water or indoor plumbing.

Have you ever imagined living without any kind of neighbor or person around?

Conclusion

So, could you live in any of these houses?

And if you had to choose one of them, which one would it be?

And it is worth remembering that, because they are completely isolated, these houses end up having some limitations and challenges that not everyone would be able to face.

In other words: you most likely would not have access to many of the privileges that come with living in society, such as electricity, hot water or the internet.

While for some people this would be a great idea, for most of us, the mere thought of living in places without these benefits is daunting.

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