In collaboration with the Lithuanian company Konga Cabins, Danish hospitality architect Mette Fredskild has designed the Konga cabin, a series of off-grid and modular tiny homes built with sustainability and a close relationship with nature in mind. The cabins are prefabricated in Lithuania and designed for easy assembly, allowing them to be installed on-site in as little as one day without a specific foundation. This makes them highly adaptable and suitable for remote getaways, resorts, or even as backyard houses. Drawing on Fredskild's experience designing hotels, the Konga cabins blend hotel-level comfort with an immersive outdoor experience. The design focuses on Scandinavian simplicity and minimalism, using a compact footprint to create a functional and inviting space. The interior layout, while minimalist, is thoughtfully designed to maximize space and includes essential amenities, a kitchen, and a sleeping area. The open-plan layout dissolves traditional room boundaries, enhancing the sense of spaciousness. The cabins feature a dark, charred wood exterior, which is both durable and visually striking. Treated with a weather-resistant oil, the charred panels offer longevity and help the structure blend harmoniously with its surroundings. Different-sized windows are strategically placed to offer unique views of the environment from various positions within the cabin, such as while standing, sitting, or lying in bed. The generous use of glazing allows natural light to flood the interiors and creates a strong visual connection to nature. Sustainable design is a core tenet of the Konga cabins. They can be built as fully off-grid houses, powered by a rooftop solar system and equipped with rainwater collection. The cabins also make a conscious effort to minimize environmental impact by incorporating upcycled timber and offcuts from Konga's kitchen production into the construction and interior furnishings. This sustainable and resourceful approach gives each cabin a unique identity. Project credits Architecture: Mette Fredskild Developer: Konga Cabins Founders: Goda Zemaite and Paulius Zemaitis Photography: Dovalde Butenaite