Mario Martins Atelier have designed this modern and sculptural house in Luz, Portugal, that's based on the geometric shape of an ellipse.

The Manta Rays project is thus built 100% in bio-based materials, it is easily removable and reassemblable like a giant meccano, to better respect the Balinese site in which it is set up. In this biomimetic approach, using a minimum of material, mixing bamboo structure and organic jute fabric, this Tensile Membrane construction achieves architectural biophilic and curvature shapes, not achievable by other roof materials.

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This cabin is designed on three floors, on the first floor is the living room, reception, kitchen and dining room, and on the second floor is the master bedroom with bathroom and closet, along with the play area. On the third floor, a special guest room is designed with a private bathroom and a good view of the nature outside at a height of twelve meters.