"Just twenty minutes outside Chisinau, on the serene lakeshores of Moldova, three unusual shapes rise softly from the earth. At first glance, they might appear to be grassy hills dotted with wide glass eyes gazing out over the water. Step closer, and the illusion resolves: these are the Hobbit Wake Houses, a series of three earth-sheltered cabins designed by LH47 ARCH. Part of Moldova's first wake park near the village of Panasesti, the project transforms previously unused land into a microcosm of sustainable living."
"The construction recalls rural Moldova's heritage. Walls are packed with straw bales, finished in clay-and-straw plaster, and sealed with lime wash, a palette of humble, natural materials once common across the countryside. These choices do more than pay homage to tradition; they actively shape the performance of the houses. The natural walls create a self-regulating microclimate, keeping interiors cool in summer and warm in winter, while maintaining balanced humidity levels year-round."
The Hobbit Wake Houses sit on lakeshores twenty minutes from Chisinau and comprise three earth-sheltered cabins with living roofs that blend into the terrain. Rounded mounds minimize visual impact while panoramic glazing frames sweeping lake views, pairing inward-protective forms with outward transparency. Construction uses packed straw-bale walls finished in clay-and-straw plaster and lime wash, reflecting rural Moldovan building heritage. Natural wall assemblies create a self-regulating microclimate, moderating temperature and humidity seasonally. Embedded placement and earth-covered roofs improve energy efficiency. The cabins form part of Moldova's first wake park near Panasesti and convert unused land into sustainable accommodation.
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