AMANGIRI PLACEHOLDER : THE MONGOLIAN YURT



During the process of programming the lands earmarked for the development of  Amangiri, Bernt Kuhlmann anchored one of the most scenic sites with a placeholder, a minimalist tent structure, a yurt (or GER) brought in from the Mongolian Republic. It was decorated Dunton Style, with Asian antiques and other pieces of eclectic furnishings.

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The total cost of erecting the  Mongolian Yurt, on its own ipe wood platform, complete with air-conditioning, and heating amounted to less than $35,000.  This even included an outdoor bathroom with a bathtub set into the desert floor.

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The story of the Yurt living in Southern Utah, ended up being picked up by a dozen magazines from around the world, Including Marie-Claire, France; Casa Da Abitare, Italy; Elle Decoration, Russia; and Tatler, England - proving that a cool place doesn't necessarily have to cost a lot of money.







 

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