RESIDENTIAL | Prefabricated | The Karangahake House, designed by MAKE Architects NZ LTD, is a 100-square-meter prefabricated family home in the North Island of New Zealand, completed in 2019. The house is situated on a hilltop overlooking the Karangahake forests, the Kaimai Ranges, and the Waitawheta River valley. The design draws inspiration from traditional New Zealand tramping huts and focuses on sustainable, simple living and a connection with nature. The elongated, barn-like structure with a gable roof is designed to blend into the rural landscape. The home was built using efficient construction methods, with prefabricated floors, walls, and roofs assembled on-site in just four days. Its compact design includes a double-height living and kitchen area, a mezzanine level above two bedrooms and a bathroom, and a separate guest bedroom/office wing. An "Outdoor Room," connects the main house to the guest wing and provides a flexible, sheltered space, with a section of polycarbonate roof filtering light and creating a lantern effect at night. The exterior is clad in locally sourced timber, which will age to a natural gray over time, while the interior features warm cross-laminated timber floors and plywood walls and ceilings. The Karangahake House incorporates carefully selected materials and finishes, weathertight linings, and efficient ventilation systems to promote sustainability and minimize environmental impact. Credits Architects: MAKE Architects NZ LTD Contractors: Carl O'Neill Builders Photography: David Straight Manufacturers: Abodo, Imo Group, Mr. Ralph Lighting, NK Windows, Plytech, Proclima, Wagener, Welhaus | https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a0ba0f_660cb4f895c341ce8a119f06319d642c~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_1333,h_1000,al_c,q_85/261.Karangahake%20House%20by%20MAKE%20Architects%20NZ%20LTD-David%20Straight%20Photography%20(1).jpg 1/0 Private Public Pin Pin 0 x Appreciators 0 3D models Product 1.3K Views 0 Appreciated Appreciate Please login to appreciate Karangahake House Waitawheta River, Waikato Region, New Zealand makearchitects.co.nz Source: Published on Sep 23, 2025 by: Architectural Designer Micro Homes Premium Member More Buildings from New Zealand Facts: Up Up Architecture Office MAKE Architects New Zealand Category: RESIDENTIAL Prefabricated Project Type: Post Type: Building Country: New Zealand David Straight Photography Photographers: Architects: MAKE Architects NZ LTD Area: 100 m² Year: 2019 City: Waitawheta Valley Construction: Carl O'Neill Builders Client Description: the Architects Text description by The Karangahake House, designed by MAKE Architects NZ LTD, is a 100-square-meter prefabricated family home in the North Island of New Zealand, completed in 2019. The house is situated on a hilltop overlooking the Karangahake forests, the Kaimai Ranges, and the Waitawheta River valley. The design draws inspiration from traditional New Zealand tramping huts and focuses on sustainable, simple living and a connection with nature. The elongated, barn-like structure with a gable roof is designed to blend into the rural landscape. The home was built using efficient construction methods, with prefabricated floors, walls, and roofs assembled on-site in just four days. Its compact design includes a double-height living and kitchen area, a mezzanine level above two bedrooms and a bathroom, and a separate guest bedroom/office wing. An "Outdoor Room," connects the main house to the guest wing and provides a flexible, sheltered space, with a section of polycarbonate roof filtering light and creating a lantern effect at night. The exterior is clad in locally sourced timber, which will age to a natural gray over time, while the interior features warm cross-laminated timber floors and plywood walls and ceilings. The Karangahake House incorporates carefully selected materials and finishes, weathertight linings, and efficient ventilation systems to promote sustainability and minimize environmental impact. Credits Architects: MAKE Architects NZ LTD Contractors: Carl O'Neill Builders Photography: David Straight Manufacturers: Abodo, Imo Group, Mr. Ralph Lighting, NK Windows, Plytech, Proclima, Wagener, Welhaus Team Premium Member Architectural Designer Micro Homes In This Project: Up Up 1/1 1 2 3 4 5 1 ... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 ... 100 Presentation / Gallery: . collapse expand Plans & 2Ds: collapse expand Materials Used: Up Up 1 2 3 4 5 1 ... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 ... 100 More Projects by MAKE Architects About MAKE Architects: MAKE Architects is an award-winning New Zealand-based architecture practice, founded in 2013, with local and international recognition. The firm works across residential, commercial, and public/community space designs, focusing on creative and comprehensive solutions tailored to clients' expectations. They emphasize context-sensitive design, spatial functionality, materiality, and a commitment to health and wellbeing through aspects like light and textural qualities. Notable projects include the Karangahake House, Karangahake House, and Coastal Sheds. Category Prefabricated Post Type Building Project Type RESIDENTIAL Country New Zealand Year 2019 Area 100 m² Client Photographers David Straight Photography www.zhiig.com Premium Member Architectural Designer Micro Homes Collaborate 3D Design Suggest Materials Suggest Product Add Request Design © ZHIG Team Materials Suggested by Manufacturers: Model Full Name Details Details View more

RESIDENTIAL | House | The House in Tokyo, also known as the "Frame of a House" or "2700 House", was designed by IGArchitects founder Masato Igarashi for himself and his wife. The project, completed in April 2023, is located in Tokyo and is a response to the city's high land costs, with the architects aiming to explore possibilities for modern, flexible urban living in a compact space. The residence blurs the lines between private and work life, creating a dynamic environment where the couple can sense each other's presence regardless of where they are in the house. Spanning 59.88 square meters, the house is structurally robust and visually open. It was designed to feel like "one big room" with staggered mezzanine levels rather than traditional, distinct spaces. The concrete structure is left exposed, complemented by wooden details, and the floors are arranged to create different areas without fixed partitions. The interior features a series of platforms and stairs that maximize the use of the small urban footprint while maintaining a sense of fluidity and openness. The design prioritizes natural light, with sections of full-height glazing at the front of the home that draw light deep into the plan. Service areas like the kitchen and bathroom are positioned at the rear. The strategic placement of windows and the irregular floor plates are intended to make it difficult to see into the interior from the outside, creating privacy despite the abundant natural light. Credits Architecture Firm: IGArchitects Lead Architects: Masato Igarashi Client: Tomoko Igarashi and Masato Igarashi Photography: Ooki Jingu | https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a0ba0f_26b9c5a07eeb43e89ecc63b7d8e35ce6~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_1333,h_1000,al_c,q_85/191.2700%20House%20by%20IGA%20Architects-Ooki%20Jingu%20(1).jpg 1/0 Private Public Pin Pin 0 x Appreciators 0 3D models Product 1.4K Views 0 Appreciated Appreciate Please login to appreciate 2700 House "House Frame" Tokyo, Japan igarchitects.jp Source: Published on Sep 23, 2025 by: Architectural Designer Micro Homes Premium Member More Buildings from Japan Facts: Up Up Architecture Office IGA Architects Japan Category: RESIDENTIAL House Project Type: Post Type: Building Country: Japan Ooki Jingu Photographers: Architects: IGArchitects Area: 60 m² Year: 2023 City: Tokyo Construction: - Client Description: the Architects Text description by The House in Tokyo, also known as the "Frame of a House" or "2700 House", was designed by IGArchitects founder Masato Igarashi for himself and his wife. The project, completed in April 2023, is located in Tokyo and is a response to the city's high land costs, with the architects aiming to explore possibilities for modern, flexible urban living in a compact space. The residence blurs the lines between private and work life, creating a dynamic environment where the couple can sense each other's presence regardless of where they are in the house. Spanning 59.88 square meters, the house is structurally robust and visually open. It was designed to feel like "one big room" with staggered mezzanine levels rather than traditional, distinct spaces. The concrete structure is left exposed, complemented by wooden details, and the floors are arranged to create different areas without fixed partitions. The interior features a series of platforms and stairs that maximize the use of the small urban footprint while maintaining a sense of fluidity and openness. The design prioritizes natural light, with sections of full-height glazing at the front of the home that draw light deep into the plan. Service areas like the kitchen and bathroom are positioned at the rear. The strategic placement of windows and the irregular floor plates are intended to make it difficult to see into the interior from the outside, creating privacy despite the abundant natural light. Credits Architecture Firm: IGArchitects Lead Architects: Masato Igarashi Client: Tomoko Igarashi and Masato Igarashi Photography: Ooki Jingu Team Premium Member Architectural Designer Micro Homes In This Project: Up Up 1/1 1 2 3 4 5 1 ... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 ... 100 Presentation / Gallery: . collapse expand Plans & 2Ds: collapse expand Materials Used: Up Up 1 2 3 4 5 1 ... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 ... 100 More Projects by IGA Architects About IGA Architects: IGArchitects is a Japanese architectural firm founded in 2019 by architect Masato Igarashi. The firm is known for creating flexible and adaptable architectural designs, often in response to Japan's dense urban environments and clients' evolving lifestyles. Their projects utilize materials like concrete and wood to create light-filled, modern spaces that blur the lines between indoors and out, with a focus on simple geometry and contextual awareness. The studio's work includes custom residential projects and has received multiple awards for its innovative approach. Category House Post Type Building Project Type RESIDENTIAL Country Japan Year 2023 Area 60 m² Client Photographers Ooki Jingu www.zhiig.com Premium Member Architectural Designer Micro Homes Collaborate 3D Design Suggest Materials Suggest Product Add Request Design © ZHIG Team Materials Suggested by Manufacturers: Model Full Name Details Details View more

RESIDENTIAL | Boathouse | On the island of Sokn on Norway's western coast, architect Espen Surnevik transformed a decaying 200-year-old traditional stone naust, or boathouse, into a contemporary vacation home that respects its heritage while providing modern functionality. The project balances endurance with economy, blending old craftsmanship with minimalist interventions. The boathouse, a historic feature of Norwegian coastal culture, was originally built using locally gathered moraine stones. Surnevik's design retains the integrity of the original structure, with local masons repairing and reinforcing the dry-laid stone walls rather than replacing them. A key aspect of the design is the juxtaposition of the ancient stone foundation with a new, contemporary superstructure. This new volume mirrors the traditional local boathouse typology, with a low roof pitch and a lack of overhangs, a feature shaped by the harsh coastal climate. The exterior of the new upper volume is clad in matte black oxidized zinc, a durable material that weathers gracefully over time and stands in quiet contrast to the textured stone base. The interior, built primarily from spruce and pine, offers a simple, warm, and natural atmosphere. The space is guided by clean openings and simple spans, with furniture crafted from the same pine to maintain a consistent aesthetic. The project integrates the functionality of both a working boathouse and a holiday home, honoring the past while meeting contemporary needs. Surnevik's approach highlights a careful and thoughtful dialogue between the pre-existing structure and the modern additions, resulting in a building that is both a reflection of the past and a beacon for the future of coastal architecture. Credits Architect: Espen Surnevik Photography: Rasmus Norlander Location: Sokn, Norway | https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a0ba0f_ae8961d8fa6b493fa1b4fdd768e077a3~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_2500,h_2000,al_c,q_90/140.Boat%20House%20by%20Espen%20Surnevik-Rasmus%20Norlander%20(1).jpg 1/0 Private Public Pin Pin 0 x Appreciators 0 3D models Product 2.9K Views 0 Appreciated Appreciate Please login to appreciate Boat House Sokn, Stavanger Municipality, Norway espensurnevik.no Source: Published on Sep 23, 2025 by: Architectural Designer Micro Homes Premium Member More Buildings from Norway Facts: Up Up Architecture Office Espen Surnevik Norway Category: RESIDENTIAL Boathouse Project Type: Post Type: Building Country: Norway Rasmus Norlander Photographers: Architects: Espen Surnevik Area: - Year: 2019 City: Sokn Construction: - Client Description: the Architects Text description by On the island of Sokn on Norway's western coast, architect Espen Surnevik transformed a decaying 200-year-old traditional stone naust, or boathouse, into a contemporary vacation home that respects its heritage while providing modern functionality. The project balances endurance with economy, blending old craftsmanship with minimalist interventions. The boathouse, a historic feature of Norwegian coastal culture, was originally built using locally gathered moraine stones. Surnevik's design retains the integrity of the original structure, with local masons repairing and reinforcing the dry-laid stone walls rather than replacing them. A key aspect of the design is the juxtaposition of the ancient stone foundation with a new, contemporary superstructure. This new volume mirrors the traditional local boathouse typology, with a low roof pitch and a lack of overhangs, a feature shaped by the harsh coastal climate. The exterior of the new upper volume is clad in matte black oxidized zinc, a durable material that weathers gracefully over time and stands in quiet contrast to the textured stone base. The interior, built primarily from spruce and pine, offers a simple, warm, and natural atmosphere. The space is guided by clean openings and simple spans, with furniture crafted from the same pine to maintain a consistent aesthetic. The project integrates the functionality of both a working boathouse and a holiday home, honoring the past while meeting contemporary needs. Surnevik's approach highlights a careful and thoughtful dialogue between the pre-existing structure and the modern additions, resulting in a building that is both a reflection of the past and a beacon for the future of coastal architecture. Credits Architect: Espen Surnevik Photography: Rasmus Norlander Location: Sokn, Norway Team Premium Member Architectural Designer Micro Homes In This Project: Up Up 1/1 1 2 3 4 5 1 ... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 ... 100 Presentation / Gallery: . collapse expand Plans & 2Ds: collapse expand Materials Used: Up Up 1 2 3 4 5 1 ... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 ... 100 More Projects by Espen Surnevik About Espen Surnevik: Espen Surnevik Architect AS is an Oslo-based firm that creates unique, high-quality architectural projects by drawing on both Norwegian tradition and modernist ideals. The firm is known for designs that respond uniquely to their location's history, climate, and materials, creating an intuitive and emotional connection with the space. Notable projects include the award-winning PAN Treetop Cabins, Porsgrunn's "resurrection church," and Våler Kirke church. Surnevik is also a teaching professor at the Oslo School of Architecture. Category Boathouse Post Type Building Project Type RESIDENTIAL Country Norway Year 2019 Area - Client Photographers Rasmus Norlander www.zhiig.com Premium Member Architectural Designer Micro Homes Collaborate 3D Design Suggest Materials Suggest Product Add Request Design © ZHIG Team Materials Suggested by Manufacturers: Model Full Name Details Details View more

RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL | Mixed-Use | The Skanderbeg Building (officially known as Tirana’s Rock) is a mixed-use project that – at 85 metres tall and sculpted into the shape of a bust of Albania’s national hero – will be among the world’s largest buildings that double as a figurative sculpture. Wrapped in curving balconies that form the shape of the head of Skanderbeg, the building will be an iconic landmark at Skanderbeg Square, the very centre of Albania’s capital, celebrating and assimilating into the country’s cultural history while giving Tirana a unique identity unlike any other capital city. At the same time, behind its dramatic visage the building provides well-designed, functional homes in one of the most desirable locations in all of Tirana. | https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9756fd_7fdc34c5df7a4825bf8a63dcfdf52ac8~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_1920,h_1275,al_c,q_90/Skanderbeg%20Building%20(1).jpg Please Wait Skanderbeg Building (1).jpg Skanderbeg Building (2).jpg Skanderbeg Building (3).jpg 1/3 0 Product 2.6K Views 0 0 Pin Pin Private Public x Appreciators Appreciated Appreciate Please Log in Skanderbeg Building Unknown, Tirana, Albania Architects: MVRDV MVRDV Architecture Office Netherlands Area: Year: City: Client: 37,000 m² 2018 Tirana ANA sh.p.k. Construction: - Category: RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL Project Type: Mixed-Use Post Type: Building Country: Albania Photographers: the architects Description: The Skanderbeg Building (officially known as Tirana’s Rock) is a mixed-use project that – at 85 metres tall and sculpted into the shape of a bust of Albania’s national hero – will be among the world’s largest buildings that double as a figurative sculpture. Wrapped in curving balconies that form the shape of the head of Skanderbeg, the building will be an iconic landmark at Skanderbeg Square, the very centre of Albania’s capital, celebrating and assimilating into the country’s cultural history while giving Tirana a unique identity unlike any other capital city. At the same time, behind its dramatic visage the building provides well-designed, functional homes in one of the most desirable locations in all of Tirana. Published on September 28, 2023 by: Premium Member Photographer Anna Salonen View all Images +8 Plans & 2Ds Signup Signup as "Architecture Office" Signup as "Manufacturer" Comment ... First & Last Name Profession E-mail Instagram (Optional) Website (Optional) Log in Share as guest Share Share Comments 0 Newest Popular Upvoted MVRDV More Projects by Depot Boijmans Van Beuningen (2).jpg Depot Boijmans Van Beuningen (3).jpg Depot Boijmans Van Beuningen (4).jpg 1/6 Museum Depot Boijmans Van Beuningen CULTURAL Museumpark 32, 3015 CB Rotterdam, Netherlands Klekovaca Tourist Centre (1).jpg Klekovaca Tourist Centre (2).jpg Klekovaca Tourist Centre (3).jpg 1/3 Tourist Center Klekovaca Tourist Centre HOSPITALITY Klekovaca Mountain, Bosnia and Herzegovina Ziel (2).jpg Ziel (3).jpg Ziel (4).jpg 1/3 Housing Ziel RESIDENTIAL Unknown, Amsterdam, Netherlands Turm Mit Taille (10).jpg Turm Mit Taille (11).jpg Turm Mit Taille (12).jpg 1/3 Housing Turm Mit Taille RESIDENTIAL Oliviastraße 17, 1220 Wien, Austria Veranda Offices (4).jpg Veranda Offices (1).jpg Veranda Offices (2).jpg 1/3 Office Veranda Offices COMMERCIAL Domagkstrasse 33, 80807 Munich, Germany Sun Rock (1).jpg Sun Rock (1).png Sun Rock (2).jpg 1/2 Sustainability Sun Rock INDUSTRIAL 63-1, Gacheon-ro 32-gil, Gangseo-gu, Seoul, South Korea Nieuw Bergen (6).jpg Nieuw Bergen (7).jpg Nieuw Bergen (2).jpg 1/3 Mixed-Use Nieuw Bergen RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL Nieuw Bergen, Vestdijk 45, 5611 CA Eindhoven, Netherlands Tianjin Binhai Library (8).jpg Tianjin Binhai Library (7).jpg Tianjin Binhai Library (11).jpg 1/4 Library Tianjin Binhai Library CULTURAL Binhai Cultural Center, Binhai New Area, Tianjin, China Please Wait Skanderbeg Building Close ...

SHELTERS | Cabin | La Pointe is a ready-to-camp micro-shelter designed by the Montreal-based architecture firm Atelier l'Abri for the Poisson Blanc Regional Park, located north of Ottawa in Quebec, Canada. This off-grid, A-frame-inspired cabin offers a unique and minimalist nature immersion for two to four guests. The project was completed in 2019. The design reinterprets the classic A-frame cabin, popular in North America since the 1950s, with a modern, minimalist aesthetic. The iconic triangular shape creates a simple, sculptural structure while offering a functional and nature-oriented space. The off-grid shelter was built on-site by Atelier l'Abri's construction team, demonstrating a commitment to hands-on, site-specific design. The structure is clad in natural cedar board and batten, which will weather over time to a silvery hue, helping it blend into the forest. A covered terrace expands the living space, creating an ideal spot to enjoy the outdoors even when the weather is less favorable. The long roof is clad in steel, a nod to timeless, rural buildings. The minimalist and efficient interior makes clever use of space and maximizes natural light. Large bay windows offer uninterrupted views of the forest and the reservoir below, flooding the interior with light. An inclined ladder leads to a lofted bed area, which is suspended from the cathedral ceiling by steel rods, creating a focal point in the space. The ground floor includes a kitchenette and a dining table that can be converted into an additional bed, accommodating up to four people. A wood-burning stove provides warmth during the frosty Canadian winters, enhancing the cozy cabin atmosphere. Project credits Architect: Atelier l'Abri Construction: Atelier l'Abri construction team Location: Poisson Blanc Regional Park, Quebec, Canada Photography: Raphaël Thibodeau Completion Year: 2019 | https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a0ba0f_589416175f514152a49e0aef6f3d3b07~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_85/38.La%20Pointe-Atelier%20l'Abri-Jack%20J%C3%A9r%C3%B4me%2C%20Ronny%20Lebrun%20(1).jpg 1/0 Private Public Pin Pin 0 x Appreciators 0 3D models Product 2.1K Views 0 Appreciated Appreciate Please login to appreciate La Pointe Parc régional du Poisson Blanc, 37 Chem. de la Truite, Notre-Dame-du-Laus, QC J0X 2M0, Canada labri.ca Source: Published on Sep 12, 2025 by: Architectural Designer Micro Homes Premium Member More Buildings from Canada Facts: Up Up Architecture Office Atelier l'Abri Canada Category: SHELTERS Cabin Project Type: Post Type: Building Country: Canada Jack Jérôme, Ronny Lebrun Photographers: Architects: Atelier l'Abri Area: 37 m² Year: 2018 City: Poisson Blanc Construction: L'Abri Construction Client Description: the Architects Text description by La Pointe is a ready-to-camp micro-shelter designed by the Montreal-based architecture firm Atelier l'Abri for the Poisson Blanc Regional Park, located north of Ottawa in Quebec, Canada. This off-grid, A-frame-inspired cabin offers a unique and minimalist nature immersion for two to four guests. The project was completed in 2019. The design reinterprets the classic A-frame cabin, popular in North America since the 1950s, with a modern, minimalist aesthetic. The iconic triangular shape creates a simple, sculptural structure while offering a functional and nature-oriented space. The off-grid shelter was built on-site by Atelier l'Abri's construction team, demonstrating a commitment to hands-on, site-specific design. The structure is clad in natural cedar board and batten, which will weather over time to a silvery hue, helping it blend into the forest. A covered terrace expands the living space, creating an ideal spot to enjoy the outdoors even when the weather is less favorable. The long roof is clad in steel, a nod to timeless, rural buildings. The minimalist and efficient interior makes clever use of space and maximizes natural light. Large bay windows offer uninterrupted views of the forest and the reservoir below, flooding the interior with light. An inclined ladder leads to a lofted bed area, which is suspended from the cathedral ceiling by steel rods, creating a focal point in the space. The ground floor includes a kitchenette and a dining table that can be converted into an additional bed, accommodating up to four people. A wood-burning stove provides warmth during the frosty Canadian winters, enhancing the cozy cabin atmosphere. Project credits Architect: Atelier l'Abri Construction: Atelier l'Abri construction team Location: Poisson Blanc Regional Park, Quebec, Canada Photography: Raphaël Thibodeau Completion Year: 2019 Team Premium Member Architectural Designer Micro Homes In This Project: Up Up 1/1 1 2 3 4 5 1 ... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 ... 100 Presentation / Gallery: . collapse expand Plans & 2Ds: collapse expand Materials Used: Up Up 1 2 3 4 5 1 ... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 ... 100 More Projects by Atelier l'Abri 37.Territoire Charlevoix Cabin-Atelier l'Abri-Raphaël Thibodeau (1).jpg Territoire Charlevoix is a unique eco-tourism project located in the Canadian wilderness of Quebec, between La Malbaie and Baie-Saint-Paul. Designed by Montreal-based architecture firm Atelier l'Abri and completed in 2022, the project consists of several minimalist cabins and communal structures spread across a rugged landscape. The core philosophy behind the design was to create a harmonious balance between nature and architecture, promoting a low-impact, intimate, and immersive experience for guests. The cabins at Territoire Charlevoix are a product of Atelier l'Abri's ongoing reflection on "our relationship with the territory and how to inhabit it". The five small, autonomous shelters offer comfortable immersion in nature, both in summer and winter. Their orientation and carefully chosen locations provide privacy and generous views of the natural surroundings. The cabins are elevated on slender legs, a design choice that minimizes their impact on the ground and avoids the need for heavy machinery for traditional foundations. This preserves the forest environment and limits deforestation. The design balances rusticity with modernity, using limited and efficient materials to create warm, functional spaces that encourage a slower pace of life. The Territoire Charlevoix project extends beyond just the sleeping cabins. The site also includes modules for communal areas, such as viewing platforms, shared kitchens, and a visitor center with a forest buvette. The facility operates year-round, allowing visitors to experience the region's diverse landscapes and activities throughout the seasons. Project credits Architect: Atelier l'Abri Project Team: Pia Hocheneder, Jérôme Codère, Francis Martel-Labrecque, Nicolas Lapierre Client: Territoire Charlevoix Construction: Construction Éclair Photography: Raphaël Thibodeau Location: La Malbaie, Québec, Canada Completion Year: 2022 37.Territoire Charlevoix Cabin-Atelier l'Abri-Raphaël Thibodeau (2).jpg 37.Territoire Charlevoix Cabin-Atelier l'Abri-Raphaël Thibodeau (3).jpg 1/6 Territoire Charlevoix Cabin CAMPING Cabin La Malbaie, QC, Canada 39.Kanata Cabin-Atelier l'Abri-Raphaël Thibodeau (1).jpg The Kanata Cabin is a minimalist and pet-friendly rental retreat designed by Atelier l'Abri, located in Mont-Tremblant, Quebec. Commissioned by a client seeking a cozy, nature-immersed escape for themselves and their dog, the project blends functionality with an ultra-compact footprint. Affectionately dubbed "La Niche" (The Nook or Kennel) by its owners, the cabin's design features elements that evoke the image of a doghouse, such as its simple, gabled shape and arched doorway. Completed in 2024, the 60-square-meter (650-square-foot) cabin is distinguished by its understated elegance and minimalist design. It is part of the larger Kanata Tremblant estate, offering visitors a unique experience within a 3,000-acre wilderness area. An arched doorway frames views of the Boreal forest, while a high cathedral ceiling and natural light create a sense of spaciousness within the modest interior. The exterior is clad in horizontal wood slabs, which will weather to a silver tone over time, allowing the cabin to blend seamlessly with the surrounding deciduous forest. The use of 2x8 stud walls and bio-sourced cellulose fiber insulation also contributes to its energy efficiency and reduced carbon footprint. The design includes a screened porch, an efficient kitchen and living area, and an exterior hot tub, offering comfortable amenities for guests and their pets. The interior layout of the single-bedroom cottage is hyper-optimized for function and comfort. The open-plan living and kitchen area features an integrated arched nook within the kitchen cabinetry, providing a cozy space for both people and pets. Despite its size, the cabin feels airy and open thanks to the cathedral ceiling and strategic use of light. Refined interior details and custom furniture modules were included to maximize space while ensuring a refined experience. Project credits Architect: Atelier L'Abri Team: Charles-Édouard Dorion, Vincent Pasquier, Nicolas Lapierre, Francis M. Labrecque Construction: Hubert Construction Photography: Raphaël Thibodeau Client: Private Location: Mont-Tremblant, Amherst, Quebec, Canada Completion Year: 2024 39.Kanata Cabin-Atelier l'Abri-Raphaël Thibodeau (10).jpg 39.Kanata Cabin-Atelier l'Abri-Raphaël Thibodeau (11).jpg 1/6 Kanata Cabin RESIDENTIAL Cabin Amherst, NS, Canada About Atelier l'Abri: Atelier L'Abri is an architecture office based in Montreal. Through its design-build approach, L’Abri delivers turnkey projects, from conception to realization. The studio specializes in ecological and sustainable construction. It advocates for innovative architectural solutions, putting forward wellness and the human and social character of our environments. L'Abri’s designs are resolutely contemporary, unique, and at the human scale. Category Cabin Post Type Building Project Type SHELTERS Country Canada Year 2018 Area 37 m² Client Photographers Jack Jérôme, Ronny Lebrun www.zhiig.com Premium Member Architectural Designer Micro Homes Collaborate 3D Design Suggest Materials Suggest Product Add Request Design © ZHIG Team Materials Suggested by Manufacturers: Model Full Name Details Details View more

COMMERCIAL | Office building | With the completion of its new headquarters, the 1,600 employees of the Le Monde Group have been brought together under the same roof in a generously arching building on 67-69 Avenue Pierre-Mendès-France in the 13th arrondissement of Paris. With its bold new plaza and semi-transparent outer skin, the building creates connections to the general public and surrounding transit while also offering citizens and passersby a generous respite in the city. The project represents Le Monde Group’s re-investment in its staff at a time where other media outlets experience a down-sizing of their newsrooms, and their deep commitment to cultivating a vibrant public realm through democratic access to information and physical space. | https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9756fd_de07e08bab054f38a58e27701d1ef485~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_2000,h_1392,al_c,q_90/Le%20Monde%20Group%20Headquarters%20(1).jpg Please Wait Le Monde Group Headquarters (3).jpg Le Monde Group Headquarters (10).jpg Le Monde Group Headquarters (2).jpg 1/4 0 Product 3.7K Views 0 0 Pin Pin Private Public x Appreciators Appreciated Appreciate Please Log in Le Monde Group Headquarters 26 Rue Linois, 75015 Paris, France Architects: Snøhetta Snøhetta Architecture Office Norway Area: Year: City: Client: 23,000 m² 2020 Paris The Le Monde Group // Redman IDF Construction: - Category: COMMERCIAL Project Type: Office building Post Type: Building Country: France Photographers: Ludwig Favre, Jared Chulski the architects Description: With the completion of its new headquarters, the 1,600 employees of the Le Monde Group have been brought together under the same roof in a generously arching building on 67-69 Avenue Pierre-Mendès-France in the 13th arrondissement of Paris. With its bold new plaza and semi-transparent outer skin, the building creates connections to the general public and surrounding transit while also offering citizens and passersby a generous respite in the city. The project represents Le Monde Group’s re-investment in its staff at a time where other media outlets experience a down-sizing of their newsrooms, and their deep commitment to cultivating a vibrant public realm through democratic access to information and physical space. Published on September 29, 2023 by: Premium Member CG Artist Andrew L View all Images +10 Plans & 2Ds Signup Signup as "Architecture Office" Signup as "Manufacturer" Comment ... First & Last Name Profession E-mail Instagram (Optional) Website (Optional) Log in Share as guest Share Share Comments 0 Newest Popular Upvoted Snøhetta More Projects by Budapest South Gate Masterplan (10).jpg Budapest South Gate Masterplan (11).jpg Budapest South Gate Masterplan (2).jpg 1/4 Masterplan Budapest South Gate Masterplan URBAN PLANNING Lechner Ödön fasor, 1095 Budapest, Hungary Zimbaqua Center (1).jpg Zimbaqua Center (3).jpg Zimbaqua Center (4).jpg 1/2 Mixed Use Zimbaqua Center RECREATIONAL Karoi, Zimbabwe Busan Opera House (2).jpg Busan Opera House (3).jpg Busan Opera House (4).jpg 1/3 Opera house Busan Opera House CULTURAL 1403 U-dong, Haeundae, Busan, South Korea Riyadh Metro Station (3).jpg Riyadh Metro Station (4).jpg Riyadh Metro Station (5).jpg 1/2 Metro station Riyadh Metro Station INFRASTRUCTURE King Abdulaziz Road, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Cloud 11 (4).jpg Cloud 11 (5).jpg Cloud 11 (2).jpg 1/2 Mixed Use Cloud 11 PUBLIC Bangkok, Thailand The Bibliotheca Alexandrina (10).jpg The Bibliotheca Alexandrina (11).jpg The Bibliotheca Alexandrina (2).jpg 1/4 Library The Bibliotheca Alexandrina CULTURAL El Shatby, Alexandria, Egypt King Abdulaziz Centre for World Culture (Ithra) (2).jpg King Abdulaziz Centre for World Culture (Ithra) (3).jpg King Abdulaziz Centre for World Culture (Ithra) (9).jpg 1/4 Cultural center King Abdulaziz Centre for World Culture (Ithra) CULTURAL King Fahd Road, Al-Mahjar Al Eslami, Dhahran 34464, Saudi Arabia Polestar Production Facility (9).jpg Polestar Production Facility (8).jpg Polestar Production Facility (10).jpg 1/4 Automotive production facility Polestar Production Facility COMMERCIAL No. 399, Jianxin East St, Chengdu, Sichuan, China Please Wait Le Monde Group Headquarters Close ...

RESIDENTIAL | House | House Schmieder, a compact 8x8 meter cubic concrete residence in Fraxern, Austria, represents a distinctive response by Fischer Schmieder Architekten to its alpine setting. The house is situated on a gently sloping meadow, surrounded by cherry trees, and is accessed via a small steel bridge. The design process was centered on creating an appropriate and contemporary architectural statement that respects its rural, traditional surroundings. The raw, monolithic design features thick, 50cm-wide insulating concrete walls, with all surfaces left untreated. This choice, combined with the use of raw steel and silver fir, creates a robust and elemental interior and exterior. The living spaces are distributed vertically across three floors, linked by an open staircase, which contributes to the building's open and spacious feel despite its compact footprint. Heating is integrated directly into the concrete core, supplemented by a central furnace for additional warmth. The project balances a minimalist, brutalist aesthetic with the surrounding landscape, providing a striking yet functional refuge. Credits Architecture: Fischer Schmieder Architekten Photography: Adolf Bereuter | https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a0ba0f_97c2ea9157564956bf748c8e7ea57f68~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_2600,h_1733,al_c,q_90/155.House%20Schmieder%20by%20Fischer%20Schmieder%20Architekten-Adolf%20Bereuter%20(1).jpg 1/0 Private Public Pin Pin 0 x Appreciators 0 3D models Product 2.8K Views 0 Appreciated Appreciate Please login to appreciate HOUSE SCHMIEDER FRAXERN Fraxern, Austria fischer-schmieder.at Source: Published on Sep 23, 2025 by: Architectural Designer Micro Homes Premium Member More Buildings from Austria Facts: Up Up Architecture Office Fischer Schmieder Architekten Austria Category: RESIDENTIAL House Project Type: Post Type: Building Country: Austria Adolf Bereuter Photographers: Architects: Fischer Schmieder Architekten Area: 64 m² Year: 2017 City: Fraxern Construction: Wolfgang Schmieder Client Description: the Architects Text description by House Schmieder, a compact 8x8 meter cubic concrete residence in Fraxern, Austria, represents a distinctive response by Fischer Schmieder Architekten to its alpine setting. The house is situated on a gently sloping meadow, surrounded by cherry trees, and is accessed via a small steel bridge. The design process was centered on creating an appropriate and contemporary architectural statement that respects its rural, traditional surroundings. The raw, monolithic design features thick, 50cm-wide insulating concrete walls, with all surfaces left untreated. This choice, combined with the use of raw steel and silver fir, creates a robust and elemental interior and exterior. The living spaces are distributed vertically across three floors, linked by an open staircase, which contributes to the building's open and spacious feel despite its compact footprint. Heating is integrated directly into the concrete core, supplemented by a central furnace for additional warmth. The project balances a minimalist, brutalist aesthetic with the surrounding landscape, providing a striking yet functional refuge. Credits Architecture: Fischer Schmieder Architekten Photography: Adolf Bereuter Team Premium Member Architectural Designer Micro Homes In This Project: Up Up 1/1 1 2 3 4 5 1 ... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 ... 100 Presentation / Gallery: . collapse expand Plans & 2Ds: collapse expand Materials Used: Up Up 1 2 3 4 5 1 ... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 ... 100 More Projects by Fischer Schmieder Architekten About Fischer Schmieder Architekten: Fischer Schmieder Architekten is an architecture studio in Feldkirch, Austria, founded in 2002 by architects Gerd Fischer and Wolfgang Schmieder. The small office designs a variety of projects, including family homes, apartment buildings, commercial properties, and public buildings. They are known for their sustainable approach and a design philosophy focused on simplicity and long-lasting, adaptable buildings. Notable projects often feature distinct use of materials like monolithic concrete, as seen in their House Schmieder Fraxern. Category House Post Type Building Project Type RESIDENTIAL Country Austria Year 2017 Area 64 m² Client Photographers Adolf Bereuter www.zhiig.com Premium Member Architectural Designer Micro Homes Collaborate 3D Design Suggest Materials Suggest Product Add Request Design © ZHIG Team Materials Suggested by Manufacturers: Model Full Name Details Details View more

CULTURAL | Library | The Bibliotheca Alexandrina is built on a magnificent site alongside Alexandria's ancient harbor in the historic center of the city. The 11-story library can contain up to 4 million volumes of books, and can be expanded up to 8 million by the use of compact storage. In addition to the library facilities, it also contains other cultural and educational functions including a planetarium, several museums, a school for information science, and conservation facilities. Characterized by its circular, tilting form, the building spans 160 meters in diameter and reaches up to 32 meters in height, while also diving some 12 meters into the ground. An open plaza and reflecting pool surrounds the building, and a footbridge links the city to the nearby University of Alexandria. | https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9756fd_9eefb63942e041f0afdc497cbfba228c~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_2000,h_1354,al_c,q_90/The%20Bibliotheca%20Alexandrina%20(1).jpg 1/0 Private Public Pin Pin 0 x Appreciators 0 3D models Product 2.3K Views 0 Appreciated Appreciate Please login to appreciate The Bibliotheca Alexandrina El Shatby, Alexandria, Egypt snohetta.com Source: Published on Sep 29, 2023 by: Photographer Anna Salonen Premium Member More Buildings from Egypt Facts: Up Up Architecture Office Snøhetta Norway Category: CULTURAL Library Project Type: Post Type: Building Country: Egypt Gerald Zugmann Photographers: Architects: Snøhetta Area: 80 000 m² Year: 2001 City: Alexandria Construction: - Client Ministry of Education, Egypt Description: the architects Text description by The Bibliotheca Alexandrina is built on a magnificent site alongside Alexandria's ancient harbor in the historic center of the city. The 11-story library can contain up to 4 million volumes of books, and can be expanded up to 8 million by the use of compact storage. In addition to the library facilities, it also contains other cultural and educational functions including a planetarium, several museums, a school for information science, and conservation facilities. Characterized by its circular, tilting form, the building spans 160 meters in diameter and reaches up to 32 meters in height, while also diving some 12 meters into the ground. An open plaza and reflecting pool surrounds the building, and a footbridge links the city to the nearby University of Alexandria. Team Premium Member Photographer Anna Salonen In This Project: Up Up 1/1 1 2 3 4 5 1 ... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 ... 100 Presentation / Gallery: . collapse expand Plans & 2Ds: collapse expand Materials Used: Up Up 1 2 3 4 5 1 ... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 ... 100 More Projects by Snøhetta Budapest South Gate Masterplan (10).jpg Budapest South Gate Masterplan (11).jpg Budapest South Gate Masterplan (2).jpg 1/4 Budapest South Gate Masterplan URBAN PLANNING Masterplan Lechner Ödön fasor, 1095 Budapest, Hungary Cloud 11 (4).jpg Cloud 11 (5).jpg Cloud 11 (2).jpg 1/2 Cloud 11 PUBLIC Mixed Use Bangkok, Thailand Zimbaqua Center (1).jpg Zimbaqua Center (3).jpg Zimbaqua Center (4).jpg 1/2 Zimbaqua Center RECREATIONAL Mixed Use Karoi, Zimbabwe Busan Opera House (2).jpg Busan Opera House (3).jpg Busan Opera House (4).jpg 1/3 Busan Opera House CULTURAL Opera house 1403 U-dong, Haeundae, Busan, South Korea King Abdulaziz Centre for World Culture (Ithra) (2).jpg King Abdulaziz Centre for World Culture (Ithra) (3).jpg King Abdulaziz Centre for World Culture (Ithra) (9).jpg 1/4 King Abdulaziz Centre for World Culture (Ithra) CULTURAL Cultural center King Fahd Road, Al-Mahjar Al Eslami, Dhahran 34464, Saudi Arabia Riyadh Metro Station (3).jpg Riyadh Metro Station (4).jpg Riyadh Metro Station (5).jpg 1/2 Riyadh Metro Station INFRASTRUCTURE Metro station King Abdulaziz Road, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Polestar Production Facility (9).jpg Polestar Production Facility (8).jpg Polestar Production Facility (10).jpg 1/4 Polestar Production Facility COMMERCIAL Automotive production facility No. 399, Jianxin East St, Chengdu, Sichuan, China Vertikal Nydalen (2).jpg Vertikal Nydalen (3).jpg Vertikal Nydalen (4).jpg 1/2 Vertikal Nydalen COMMERCIAL Mixed-use building Nydalen Allé 13C, 0484 Oslo, Norway About Snøhetta: Snøhetta is a transdisciplinary, dialogue-driven practice including architecture, landscape architecture, interior architecture, art, product design, graphic and digital design, often integrating a combination of interests across our projects. We share our name with a beautiful, remote, and historically important mountain in central Norway. Snøhetta is a place nobody is from, but anyone can experience. Creating places for societies to connect with each other and with the world around them is a primary motivation in our work. Dialogue and diversity empower this approach. Snøhetta first significant commission was in 1989 for Bibliotheca Alexandrina, reviving the ancient library in Alexandria, Egypt. This was followed by commissions for the Norwegian National Opera and Ballet in Oslo and the National September 11 Memorial Museum Pavilion at the World Trade Center in New York City. Since those early projects, many other internationally acclaimed works have been realized around the globe. source: snohetta.com Category Library Post Type Building Project Type CULTURAL Country Egypt Year 2001 Area 80 000 m² Client Ministry of Education, Egypt Photographers Gerald Zugmann www.zhiig.com Premium Member Photographer Anna Salonen Collaborate 3D Design Suggest Materials Suggest Product Add Request Design © ZHIG Team Materials Suggested by Manufacturers: Model Full Name Details Details View more

EXPERIMENTAL | Cabin | The Voxel Quarantine Cabin, located in Collserola natural park near Barcelona, Spain, is a 12-square-meter off-grid prototype designed and built in 2020 by students and researchers from IAAC's MAEBB program. The Voxel is a self-sufficient cabin for one person to quarantine for 14 days. It embodies a "circular metabolism" by using locally sourced and processed natural materials with industrialized techniques to promote sustainable green building. All timber for the project came from Aleppo Pine trees harvested locally according to a sustainable forestry plan. This timber was milled, dried, processed, and pressed on-site into cross-laminated timber (CLT) panels for the structure. The 3.6 x 3.6-meter cube is assembled using metal-free lap joints and wooden dowels instead of metal fixings. The interior features exposed CLT, with the same wood used for custom furniture like a platform bed and desk. The exterior is insulated with cork and covered with a unique rainscreen made from offcuts of the CLT production. These charred wood slats, treated with the shou sugi ban technique for weatherproofing, are arranged in a gradient, highlighting the natural shape of the tree. Some sections of the façade are extended to house utilities like water tanks and an outdoor shower. The cabin is self-sufficient with a water-energy-waste system that includes solar panels and battery storage, rainwater harvesting and greywater recycling, and a biogas system for blackwater treatment to produce fuel and fertilizer. The roof also incorporates computer-designed garden boxes for local plants that help filter rainwater. photography by José Hevia. | https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a0ba0f_9880843e1a8d486188e3894254944ada~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_818,h_787,al_c,q_85/411.The%20Voxel%20Quarantine%20Cabin%20by%20Valldaura%20Labs-Jos%C3%A9%20Hevia%20(3).jpg 1/0 Private Public Pin Pin 0 x Appreciators 0 3D models Product 1.4K Views 0 Appreciated Appreciate Please login to appreciate The Voxel Quarantine Cabin Barcelona, Spain valldaura.net Source: Published on Sep 23, 2025 by: Architectural Designer Micro Homes Premium Member More Buildings from Spain Facts: Up Up Architecture Office Valldaura Labs Spain Category: EXPERIMENTAL Cabin Project Type: Post Type: Building Country: Spain José Hevia Photographers: Architects: Valldaura Labs Area: 12 m² Year: 2020 City: Barcelona Construction: - Client - Description: the Architects Text description by The Voxel Quarantine Cabin, located in Collserola natural park near Barcelona, Spain, is a 12-square-meter off-grid prototype designed and built in 2020 by students and researchers from IAAC's MAEBB program. The Voxel is a self-sufficient cabin for one person to quarantine for 14 days. It embodies a "circular metabolism" by using locally sourced and processed natural materials with industrialized techniques to promote sustainable green building. All timber for the project came from Aleppo Pine trees harvested locally according to a sustainable forestry plan. This timber was milled, dried, processed, and pressed on-site into cross-laminated timber (CLT) panels for the structure. The 3.6 x 3.6-meter cube is assembled using metal-free lap joints and wooden dowels instead of metal fixings. The interior features exposed CLT, with the same wood used for custom furniture like a platform bed and desk. The exterior is insulated with cork and covered with a unique rainscreen made from offcuts of the CLT production. These charred wood slats, treated with the shou sugi ban technique for weatherproofing, are arranged in a gradient, highlighting the natural shape of the tree. Some sections of the façade are extended to house utilities like water tanks and an outdoor shower. The cabin is self-sufficient with a water-energy-waste system that includes solar panels and battery storage, rainwater harvesting and greywater recycling, and a biogas system for blackwater treatment to produce fuel and fertilizer. The roof also incorporates computer-designed garden boxes for local plants that help filter rainwater. photography by José Hevia. Team Premium Member Architectural Designer Micro Homes In This Project: Up Up 1/1 1 2 3 4 5 1 ... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 ... 100 Presentation / Gallery: . collapse expand Plans & 2Ds: collapse expand Materials Used: Up Up 1 2 3 4 5 1 ... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 ... 100 More Projects by Valldaura Labs About Valldaura Labs: Valldaura Labs is a research and education center dedicated to creating and testing new paradigms for self-sufficient habitats, blending ecology, technology, and design. A project of the Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia (IAAC), it operates out of a refurbished 19th-century farmhouse within the Collserola Natural Park near Barcelona. The facility focuses on creating sustainable, off-grid systems for food, energy, and bio-based construction materials. It hosts students from the Master in Advanced Ecological Buildings (MAEB) program, and its Green Fab Lab features advanced digital fabrication tools to work with local resources, such as sustainably harvested timber. Category Cabin Post Type Building Project Type EXPERIMENTAL Country Spain Year 2020 Area 12 m² Client - Photographers José Hevia www.zhiig.com Premium Member Architectural Designer Micro Homes Collaborate 3D Design Suggest Materials Suggest Product Add Request Design © ZHIG Team Materials Suggested by Manufacturers: Model Full Name Details Details View more

RESIDENTIAL | House | Lang 靚 is a new double storey house in South Yarra, Melbourne, that reflects the owners’ vision for “a wellness-enhancing home that is architectural and inspirational.” The result of exploring “a different sort of mindset,” the design purposely avoids hallways and corridors and instead maximises potential for open space, natural light and greenery, on a relatively small inner-city sized block. Arranged around three distinct garden zones with large openings, the connections between internal and external spaces are interwoven; providing the inhabitants (a family of four) with an ‘airy calmness’, to pursue the things they love - reading, cooking, socialising and kicking a ball in the backyard. With the focus on creativity, efficiency and unique storage solutions, Lang celebrates clutter-free living and ‘forever home’ adaptability. Beyond the equitone cladding and fluted glass frontage the internal space is voluminous and bright, with kitchen, dining and living room expanding the full length, while the width incorporates an internal courtyard garden. A soaring and sculptural curved timber ‘tree-trunk’ contains bathrooms above and below, while the entry features a pull-down Murphy bed, concealed storage and privacy curtains, to pivot as a guest bedroom. Upstairs there is a dedicated laundry and outdoor drying zone, two bedrooms and a bathroom, and a main bedroom, with walk in robe and ensuite. A multipurpose rumpus room occupies the area in between, serving as a playroom for the owner’s two young children, with future potential as a study, teenage hangout or parents’ retreat. THE BRIEF The owners provided a thorough and well-researched brief; specific in their goals, aware of the site limitations and encouraging creative solutions and architectural flair. They were “determined” to live in a home without hallways and corridors,” to avoid feeling boxed or compartmentalised and to circumvent poor ventilation and heat retention in summer. They asked for their home to be highly pragmatic and efficient - in energy, cost and use of space, but also to show uniqueness and creativity. To make “something different.” They wanted multi-functionality, an abundance of natural light and a connection to greenery in every room, as well as a reading nook, concealed study, hidden pantry, lots of storage and a garage (to fit one car and four bicycles). Their suggestions included curved elements, playing with light and shadow, contrasting textures (such as wood and concrete) and creating a void between the two storeys. The owners summarised their brief in three words: ‘Wellbeing. Efficiency. Inspirational.’ TOUGH ON THE OUTSIDE Lang’s external structure is deliberately austere and resilient, befitting its location on a residential street just off the busy main thoroughfare of Punt Road. Clad in durable, anti graffiti, heat resistant equitone, the form is rectilinear grey boxes with sharp edges. The equitone sheet is arranged in a chevron pattern, visually striking and tactile, the owners say “people frequently stop to take photos and touch the walls.” In Chinese and Cantonese, Lang 靚 means ‘pretty’. DELIBERATIVE DESIGN Massed on the western side of the site, the house steps down to the east to protect the neighbour’s light and garden. Analysing and assessing exisiting conditions generated much of the form - the intelligent reaction was to concentrate the height and mass against the adjoining neighbouring bulk on boundary. A slight gradient on the site, sloping from back to front, also leant itself to an internal level change that defines the edge of the living area and becomes a perfect seat (45cm high) in the kitchen and garden. A large fluted glass panel was incorporated into the sheet cement facade, to provide privacy and passive surveillance, whilst allowing for an abundance of natural light. At the rear of the house, the second level (main bedroom) deliberately extends half a metre further out, to provide passive solar shade for the lounge area beneath. SOFT CENTRE In contrast to the tough exterior, the interior is softened by natural timber and tonal materials, lush foliage and gentle curves. A soaring and sculptural timber ‘tree-trunk’ contains the bathrooms above and below, linking the two spaces and creating cohesion. The ground floor area is open plan but subtly nuanced, gently pinched by the bathroom and an internal garden, which is enhanced and magnified with the use of mirror. The garden downstairs is reflected upstairs in the beautiful green ‘Amazon Depths’ (Dulux) colour of the inbuilt cabinetry in the main bedroom. MAXIMISING SPACE The owners were originally concerned that their small inner city block wouldn’t be large enough to create the home they envisaged. To maximise the space horizontally and vertically, large windows and openings were used on three sides while a void was created along the fourth wall. A white perforated steel section of stair continues the transparency of the void, allowing for a further increase in air circulation and volume. With large openings at each end, the garage is an extension of the ground floor space, with budget allocated to the ground material. Rather than a standard slab, concrete sleepers create a flow to extend the courtyard and entertaining area through to the street. A considered extension of space. DETAIL AND CONSIDERATION Architectural involvement in any project is typically evidenced in the detail, and certainly at Lang every detail was thoroughly considered. From the circular light fittings veneered in the same timber as the staircase and cabinetry; to the chevron grey tiles in the ensuite which reference the texture, pattern and colour of exterior facade; to the bedroom light fittings custom powered-coated in soft peach, picking up the colour of the bathroom vanity. There are curved details that add coherence and uniformity, overtly used in the curvature of the timber clad bathroom, the bow of the concrete step, the curtain rail privacy screens and the island bench, and more discreetly in the shape of the shower hand rail and custom cut mirror. Many of the considerations had logic, such as siting the laundry upstairs, closer to the bedrooms and bathrooms. Where a setback was required on the western boundary we created a small balcony directly off the laundry, ideal for an outdoor clothes line and a place, out of sight, to efficiently stack all the services. Though deliberately open plan there are two areas within the ground floor layout that can be curtained off to allow for privacy when required - a reading/study corner and guest accomodation with double bed and dedicated storage. Responding to the brief for clutter-free flexibility, a number of elements are secret, concealed or detailed to appear as flush wall panels. In the entry wall there is a secret door to the garage, and also a concealed cupboard for storing coats, shoes and bags. Within the kitchen /living cabinetry, beside the usual integrated white goods, there is a dedicated wine store, an appliances bench and a sizeable study with shelving and inbuilt desk. Another highly considered detail is the steel support column, brought inside to avoid disrupting the fluted glass window at the front of the house. Appearing more ladder than column by design, it serves an open shelf, for keys and trailing plants. Upstairs, where the need for bedrooms meant ‘cells’ could not be avoided, the doors are full height, floor to ceiling, to create the sense and feeling of having no corridors. Builders: Dimpat Landscape Designers: Normark Landscapes Project Team: Andrew Maynard, Mark Austin, Claire Ward Building Surveyors: Code Compliance | https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a02f20_32a4da3b93ee4f54b11e83c0888e255f~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_2000,h_1334,al_c,q_90/Lang%20House-%20Austin%20Maynard%20Architects-Photographs-Tess%20Kelly%20(25).jpg 1/0 Private Public Pin Pin 0 x Appreciators 0 3D models Product 2.7K Views 0 Appreciated Appreciate Please login to appreciate Lang House South Yarra VIC 3141, Australia maynardarchitects.com Source: Published on Sep 16, 2024 by: Architectural Designer Markitekt Premium Member More Buildings from Australia Facts: Up Up Architecture Office Austin Maynard Architects Australia Category: RESIDENTIAL House Project Type: Post Type: Building Country: Australia Tess Kelly Photographers: Architects: Austin Maynard Architects Area: 254 m² Year: 2024 City: South Yarra Construction: Client Description: the Architects Text description by Lang 靚 is a new double storey house in South Yarra, Melbourne, that reflects the owners’ vision for “a wellness-enhancing home that is architectural and inspirational.” The result of exploring “a different sort of mindset,” the design purposely avoids hallways and corridors and instead maximises potential for open space, natural light and greenery, on a relatively small inner-city sized block. Arranged around three distinct garden zones with large openings, the connections between internal and external spaces are interwoven; providing the inhabitants (a family of four) with an ‘airy calmness’, to pursue the things they love - reading, cooking, socialising and kicking a ball in the backyard. With the focus on creativity, efficiency and unique storage solutions, Lang celebrates clutter-free living and ‘forever home’ adaptability. Beyond the equitone cladding and fluted glass frontage the internal space is voluminous and bright, with kitchen, dining and living room expanding the full length, while the width incorporates an internal courtyard garden. A soaring and sculptural curved timber ‘tree-trunk’ contains bathrooms above and below, while the entry features a pull-down Murphy bed, concealed storage and privacy curtains, to pivot as a guest bedroom. Upstairs there is a dedicated laundry and outdoor drying zone, two bedrooms and a bathroom, and a main bedroom, with walk in robe and ensuite. A multipurpose rumpus room occupies the area in between, serving as a playroom for the owner’s two young children, with future potential as a study, teenage hangout or parents’ retreat. THE BRIEF The owners provided a thorough and well-researched brief; specific in their goals, aware of the site limitations and encouraging creative solutions and architectural flair. They were “determined” to live in a home without hallways and corridors,” to avoid feeling boxed or compartmentalised and to circumvent poor ventilation and heat retention in summer. They asked for their home to be highly pragmatic and efficient - in energy, cost and use of space, but also to show uniqueness and creativity. To make “something different.” They wanted multi-functionality, an abundance of natural light and a connection to greenery in every room, as well as a reading nook, concealed study, hidden pantry, lots of storage and a garage (to fit one car and four bicycles). Their suggestions included curved elements, playing with light and shadow, contrasting textures (such as wood and concrete) and creating a void between the two storeys. The owners summarised their brief in three words: ‘Wellbeing. Efficiency. Inspirational.’ TOUGH ON THE OUTSIDE Lang’s external structure is deliberately austere and resilient, befitting its location on a residential street just off the busy main thoroughfare of Punt Road. Clad in durable, anti graffiti, heat resistant equitone, the form is rectilinear grey boxes with sharp edges. The equitone sheet is arranged in a chevron pattern, visually striking and tactile, the owners say “people frequently stop to take photos and touch the walls.” In Chinese and Cantonese, Lang 靚 means ‘pretty’. DELIBERATIVE DESIGN Massed on the western side of the site, the house steps down to the east to protect the neighbour’s light and garden. Analysing and assessing exisiting conditions generated much of the form - the intelligent reaction was to concentrate the height and mass against the adjoining neighbouring bulk on boundary. A slight gradient on the site, sloping from back to front, also leant itself to an internal level change that defines the edge of the living area and becomes a perfect seat (45cm high) in the kitchen and garden. A large fluted glass panel was incorporated into the sheet cement facade, to provide privacy and passive surveillance, whilst allowing for an abundance of natural light. At the rear of the house, the second level (main bedroom) deliberately extends half a metre further out, to provide passive solar shade for the lounge area beneath. SOFT CENTRE In contrast to the tough exterior, the interior is softened by natural timber and tonal materials, lush foliage and gentle curves. A soaring and sculptural timber ‘tree-trunk’ contains the bathrooms above and below, linking the two spaces and creating cohesion. The ground floor area is open plan but subtly nuanced, gently pinched by the bathroom and an internal garden, which is enhanced and magnified with the use of mirror. The garden downstairs is reflected upstairs in the beautiful green ‘Amazon Depths’ (Dulux) colour of the inbuilt cabinetry in the main bedroom. MAXIMISING SPACE The owners were originally concerned that their small inner city block wouldn’t be large enough to create the home they envisaged. To maximise the space horizontally and vertically, large windows and openings were used on three sides while a void was created along the fourth wall. A white perforated steel section of stair continues the transparency of the void, allowing for a further increase in air circulation and volume. With large openings at each end, the garage is an extension of the ground floor space, with budget allocated to the ground material. Rather than a standard slab, concrete sleepers create a flow to extend the courtyard and entertaining area through to the street. A considered extension of space. DETAIL AND CONSIDERATION Architectural involvement in any project is typically evidenced in the detail, and certainly at Lang every detail was thoroughly considered. From the circular light fittings veneered in the same timber as the staircase and cabinetry; to the chevron grey tiles in the ensuite which reference the texture, pattern and colour of exterior facade; to the bedroom light fittings custom powered-coated in soft peach, picking up the colour of the bathroom vanity. There are curved details that add coherence and uniformity, overtly used in the curvature of the timber clad bathroom, the bow of the concrete step, the curtain rail privacy screens and the island bench, and more discreetly in the shape of the shower hand rail and custom cut mirror. Many of the considerations had logic, such as siting the laundry upstairs, closer to the bedrooms and bathrooms. Where a setback was required on the western boundary we created a small balcony directly off the laundry, ideal for an outdoor clothes line and a place, out of sight, to efficiently stack all the services. Though deliberately open plan there are two areas within the ground floor layout that can be curtained off to allow for privacy when required - a reading/study corner and guest accomodation with double bed and dedicated storage. Responding to the brief for clutter-free flexibility, a number of elements are secret, concealed or detailed to appear as flush wall panels. In the entry wall there is a secret door to the garage, and also a concealed cupboard for storing coats, shoes and bags. Within the kitchen /living cabinetry, beside the usual integrated white goods, there is a dedicated wine store, an appliances bench and a sizeable study with shelving and inbuilt desk. Another highly considered detail is the steel support column, brought inside to avoid disrupting the fluted glass window at the front of the house. Appearing more ladder than column by design, it serves an open shelf, for keys and trailing plants. Upstairs, where the need for bedrooms meant ‘cells’ could not be avoided, the doors are full height, floor to ceiling, to create the sense and feeling of having no corridors. Builders: Dimpat Landscape Designers: Normark Landscapes Project Team: Andrew Maynard, Mark Austin, Claire Ward Building Surveyors: Code Compliance Team Premium Member Architectural Designer Markitekt In This Project: Up Up 1/1 1 2 3 4 5 1 ... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 ... 100 Presentation / Gallery: . collapse expand Plans & 2Ds: collapse expand Materials Used: Up Up 1 2 3 4 5 1 ... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 ... 100 More Projects by Austin Maynard Architects Slate House-Austin Maynard Architects-Photographs-Tess Kelly (1).jpg Slate House-Austin Maynard Architects-Photographs-Tess Kelly (2).jpg Slate House-Austin Maynard Architects-Photographs-Tess Kelly (3).jpg 1/6 Slate House RESIDENTIAL House Brighton VIC 3186, Australia About Austin Maynard Architects: With projects all over Australia, and offices in both Melbourne and Hobart, Austin Maynard Architects have the skills, resources and tenacity to undertake a wide variety of complex projects. Happiness, fun, friends, family, ethics, sustainability and reward for effort, these are the pillars of Austin Maynard Architects. Widely renowned for their boundless creative energy Austin Maynard Architects' designs are at once well conceived, playful and edgy. Since launching in 2002, the team has built-up an exciting and diverse portfolio. The practice is not inhibited by building type, but rather navigates residential, retail and commercial arenas and is rich in envelope-pushing conceptual designs. Austin Maynard Architects explore architecture of enthusiasm. Treating each project as a unique challenge, and working directly with clients and occupants to offer individual possibilities and thoughtful responses to people, brief and place. It is through this collaborative approach that the richness in the work emerges. 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CONTEMPORARY ARCHITECTURE | University Library | This stunning and modern library and learning center in Vienna is a groundbreaking and inspiring example of contemporary architecture and academic innovation. Designed by Zaha Hadid Architects, the center features a range of spaces and technologies that support research, learning, and collaboration, including reading rooms, lecture halls, cafes, and landscaped terraces, while its fluid and sculptural design creates an immersive and dynamic environment that stimulates productivity, creativity, and interaction. | https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9756fd_7c8c3ea0f883428b997b0d1411d2d174~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_1440,h_960,al_c,q_85/The%20Vienna%20University%20of%20Economics%20and%20Business%20Library%20and%20Learning%20Center4.jpg Please Wait The Vienna University of Economics and Business Library and Learning Center5.jpg The Vienna University of Economics and Business Library and Learning Center2.jpg The Vienna University of Economics and Business Library and Learning Center3.jpg 1/3 0 Product 3.4K Views 0 0 Pin Pin Private Public x Appreciators Appreciated Appreciate Please Log in The Vienna University of Economics and Business Library and Learning Center Welthandelsplatz 1, 1020 Wien, Austria. Architects: Zaha Hadid Architects Zaha Hadid Architects Architecture Office United Kingdom Area: Year: City: Client: 28,000 m2 2013 Vienna Construction: PORR Category: CONTEMPORARY ARCHITECTURE Project Type: University Library Post Type: Building Country: Austria Photographers: Roland Halbe the architects Description: This stunning and modern library and learning center in Vienna is a groundbreaking and inspiring example of contemporary architecture and academic innovation. Designed by Zaha Hadid Architects, the center features a range of spaces and technologies that support research, learning, and collaboration, including reading rooms, lecture halls, cafes, and landscaped terraces, while its fluid and sculptural design creates an immersive and dynamic environment that stimulates productivity, creativity, and interaction. Published on September 26, 2023 by: Premium Member CG artist Carl Hecht View all Images +9 Plans & 2Ds Signup Signup as "Architecture Office" Signup as "Manufacturer" Comment ... First & Last Name Profession E-mail Instagram (Optional) Website (Optional) Log in Share as guest Share Share Comments 0 Newest Popular Upvoted Zaha Hadid Architects More Projects by The London Aquatics Centre2.jpg The London Aquatics Centre3.jpg The London Aquatics Centre4.jpg 1/3 Sports Center The London Aquatics Centre CONTEMPORARY ARCHITECTURE Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London E20 2ZQ, United Kingdom. Antwerp Port House2.jpg Antwerp Port House3.jpg Antwerp Port House4.jpg 1/3 Office Building Antwerp Port House CONTEMPORARY ARCHITECTURE Zaha Hadidplein 1, 2030 Antwerpen, Belgium. Beijing Daxing International Airport2.jpg Beijing Daxing International Airport3.jpg Beijing Daxing International Airport4.jpg 1/2 Airport Beijing Daxing International Airport CONTEMPORARY ARCHITECTURE Daxing District, Beijing, China. Citylife Milan - Il Curvo and Il Dritto9.jpg Citylife Milan - Il Curvo and Il Dritto.jpg Citylife Milan - Il Curvo and Il Dritto10.jpg 1/4 Mixed-Use Development Citylife Milan - Il Curvo and Il Dritto CONTEMPORARY ARCHITECTURE Piazza Giulio Cesare, 20145 Milan, Italy. Galaxy Soho.jpg Galaxy Soho3.jpg Galaxy Soho4.png 1/2 Mixed-use Development Galaxy Soho CONTEMPORARY ARCHITECTURE 9 Guanghua Rd, Chaoyang Qu, Beijing Shi, China. Guangzhou Opera House2.jpg Guangzhou Opera House3.jpg Guangzhou Opera House4.jpg 1/2 Opera House Guangzhou Opera House CONTEMPORARY ARCHITECTURE 1 Zhujiang W Rd, Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe District, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China. Please Wait The Vienna University of Economics and Business Library and Learning Center Close ...

INFRASTRUCTURE | Museum | The minimalist structure blends seamlessly with the surrounding park and houses a world-renowned collection of modern art | https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9756fd_81450ee20daf4769ab25fc3060ad0d27~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_2159,h_1440,al_c,q_90/beyeler-foundation-museum.jfif Please Wait beyeler-foundation-museum.jfif yiothlbzdbpzknwyscmq.jfif 1/1 0 Product 3.4K Views 0 0 Pin Pin Private Public x Appreciators Appreciated Appreciate Please Log in Fondation Beyeler Baselstrasse 101, CH-4125 Riehen, Switzerland Architects: Renzo Piano Building Workshop Renzo Piano Architecture Office Area: Year: City: Client: 1,400 m2 2019 Riehen Construction: Implenia Schweiz AG Category: INFRASTRUCTURE Project Type: Museum Post Type: Building Country: Switzerland Photographers: the architects Description: The minimalist structure blends seamlessly with the surrounding park and houses a world-renowned collection of modern art Published on September 26, 2023 by: Premium Member Engineer Antoni Wójcik View all Images +2 Plans & 2Ds Signup Signup as "Architecture Office" Signup as "Manufacturer" Comment ... First & Last Name Profession E-mail Instagram (Optional) Website (Optional) Log in Share as guest Share Share Comments 0 Newest Popular Upvoted Renzo Piano Building Workshop More Projects by Please Wait Fondation Beyeler Close ...

RESIDENTIAL | Cabin | The Half-Tree House, designed by Jacobschang Architecture, is a 360-square-foot, off-grid cabin located on a remote, 60-acre property in a second-growth forest in Sullivan County, upstate New York. Built on a budget of just $20,000, the residence was constructed entirely by its owners and a team of friends in the "New England barn-raising" spirit. The house features a design that minimizes its impact on the steep, wooded site, creating the illusion that it floats among the trees. To achieve this "floating" effect, the structure uses a hybrid anchoring system. The upslope side of the cabin is supported by standard concrete footings, while the other side is suspended from two existing trees using a specialized treehouse fastener system called Garnier Limbs. This approach not only saved money by avoiding expensive foundations and retaining walls but also minimized site disturbance. The aesthetic of the Half-Tree House is characterized by a strong contrast between its exterior and interior. The exterior is clad with timber milled from Eastern Pines that were felled on the property. This wood was then treated with traditional Scandinavian pine tar, giving the cabin a dark, weather-resistant facade that blends into the forest. Inside, the walls and ceiling are painted white, and the floor is sealed with a clear, matte coat, creating a bright and minimalist space. The single-room interior is flooded with natural light and air via three large, 8-by-8-foot steel-tube pivot doors that also feature dual-insulated glass. For the colder New York winters, the space is heated by an efficient Jotul wood stove. The cabin has no piped water or electricity, with power coming from a portable generator if needed, reinforcing its identity as a remote and self-reliant getaway. Credits Architects: Jacobschang Architecture Photography: Noah Kalina | https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a0ba0f_16ff59ca66d3466c98297bd84b4e80cb~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_1581,h_1000,al_c,q_85/204.Half-Tree%20House%20by%20Jacobschang%20Architecture-Noah%20Kalina%20(1).jpg 1/0 Private Public Pin Pin 0 x Appreciators 0 3D models Product 1.4K Views 0 Appreciated Appreciate Please login to appreciate Half-Tree House Sullivan County, NY, USA jacobschang.com Source: Published on Sep 23, 2025 by: Architectural Designer Micro Homes Premium Member NH VT RI NJ DE MD DC MA CT HI AK FL ME NY PA VA WV OH IN IL WI NC TN AR MO GA SC KY AL LA MS IA MN OK TX NM KS NE SD ND WY MT CO UT AZ NV OR WA ID CA MI More Buildings from United States Facts: Up Up Architecture Office Jacobschang Architecture United States Category: RESIDENTIAL Cabin Project Type: Post Type: Building Country: United States Noah Kalina Photographers: Architects: Jacobschang Architecture Area: 360 ft² Year: 2016 City: Sullivan County, NY Construction: - Client Description: the Architects Text description by The Half-Tree House, designed by Jacobschang Architecture, is a 360-square-foot, off-grid cabin located on a remote, 60-acre property in a second-growth forest in Sullivan County, upstate New York. Built on a budget of just $20,000, the residence was constructed entirely by its owners and a team of friends in the "New England barn-raising" spirit. The house features a design that minimizes its impact on the steep, wooded site, creating the illusion that it floats among the trees. To achieve this "floating" effect, the structure uses a hybrid anchoring system. The upslope side of the cabin is supported by standard concrete footings, while the other side is suspended from two existing trees using a specialized treehouse fastener system called Garnier Limbs. This approach not only saved money by avoiding expensive foundations and retaining walls but also minimized site disturbance. The aesthetic of the Half-Tree House is characterized by a strong contrast between its exterior and interior. The exterior is clad with timber milled from Eastern Pines that were felled on the property. This wood was then treated with traditional Scandinavian pine tar, giving the cabin a dark, weather-resistant facade that blends into the forest. Inside, the walls and ceiling are painted white, and the floor is sealed with a clear, matte coat, creating a bright and minimalist space. The single-room interior is flooded with natural light and air via three large, 8-by-8-foot steel-tube pivot doors that also feature dual-insulated glass. For the colder New York winters, the space is heated by an efficient Jotul wood stove. The cabin has no piped water or electricity, with power coming from a portable generator if needed, reinforcing its identity as a remote and self-reliant getaway. Credits Architects: Jacobschang Architecture Photography: Noah Kalina Team Premium Member Architectural Designer Micro Homes In This Project: Up Up 1/1 1 2 3 4 5 1 ... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 ... 100 Presentation / Gallery: . collapse expand Plans & 2Ds: collapse expand Materials Used: Up Up 1 2 3 4 5 1 ... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 ... 100 More Projects by Jacobschang Architecture About Jacobschang Architecture: Jacobschang Architecture is a full-service architectural firm based in New York City that provides architectural design, interior design, planning, and building feasibility services. The firm, led by Mike Jacobs, is known for its collaborative design approach, creating environmentally conscious spaces that emphasize a connection to the surrounding world. Their projects, which range from residential to commercial, showcase a strong focus on sustainable strategies and techniques, as seen in projects like the "Half-Tree House" and the "Half-Tree House: Beaver Brook". Category Cabin Post Type Building Project Type RESIDENTIAL Country United States Year 2016 Area 360 ft² Client Photographers Noah Kalina www.zhiig.com Premium Member Architectural Designer Micro Homes Collaborate 3D Design Suggest Materials Suggest Product Add Request Design © ZHIG Team Materials Suggested by Manufacturers: Model Full Name Details Details View more

RESIDENTIAL | Cabin | Located in Otago, New Zealand, the Station Cabin by Crosson Architects involved the conversion of an existing shed on a remote sheep station into accommodation for farm workers and visiting guests. The project is known for its craftsmanship, compact efficiency, and its ability to provide a warm, protective interior set against the expansive, isolated landscape. The design contrasts the vast scale of the Otago sheep station with the compact and intricate interior of the cabin, evoking a feeling similar to being inside a sailboat on the open sea. It is both grounded on a hill and sheltered, providing a delightful and intimate retreat in the middle of a paddock. The thoughtful, efficient design economically uses every nook and cranny. The conversion retained the original solid timber floor and the plywood-lined, gabled walls and ceiling. The layout is tight and delicate, using well-crafted timber surfaces that exude an amber warmth. The interior spaces are intertwined to maximize functionality. A small loft area, accessible by a steel ladder, functions as an intimate, elevated observatory with treetop views. New cedar-lined walls and cedar cabinetry were integrated into the original structure. The original solid timber floor and gabled plywood ceiling were retained, maintaining the character of the existing shed. Project team and credits Architect: Crosson Architects Photographer: David Straight In 2018, the Station Cabin was a winner at the Southern Architecture Awards hosted by the NZ Institute of Architects (NZIA), in the Interior Architecture category. The jury noted the contrast between the project's compact interior and its expansive site. | https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a0ba0f_a31cead2e8714f36955515cc768a85f5~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_1600,h_1000,al_c,q_85/84.Station%20Cabin-Crosson%20Architects%20(1).jpg 1/0 Private Public Pin Pin 0 x Appreciators 0 3D models Product 2.8K Views 0 Appreciated Appreciate Please login to appreciate Station Cabin Wānaka, New Zealand crosson.co.nz Source: Published on Sep 23, 2025 by: Architectural Designer Micro Homes Premium Member More Buildings from New Zealand Facts: Up Up Architecture Office Crosson Architects New Zealand Category: RESIDENTIAL Cabin Project Type: Post Type: Building Country: New Zealand David Straight Photographers: Architects: Crosson Architects Area: - Year: 2020 City: Wanaka Construction: - Client Description: the Architects Text description by Located in Otago, New Zealand, the Station Cabin by Crosson Architects involved the conversion of an existing shed on a remote sheep station into accommodation for farm workers and visiting guests. The project is known for its craftsmanship, compact efficiency, and its ability to provide a warm, protective interior set against the expansive, isolated landscape. The design contrasts the vast scale of the Otago sheep station with the compact and intricate interior of the cabin, evoking a feeling similar to being inside a sailboat on the open sea. It is both grounded on a hill and sheltered, providing a delightful and intimate retreat in the middle of a paddock. The thoughtful, efficient design economically uses every nook and cranny. The conversion retained the original solid timber floor and the plywood-lined, gabled walls and ceiling. The layout is tight and delicate, using well-crafted timber surfaces that exude an amber warmth. The interior spaces are intertwined to maximize functionality. A small loft area, accessible by a steel ladder, functions as an intimate, elevated observatory with treetop views. New cedar-lined walls and cedar cabinetry were integrated into the original structure. The original solid timber floor and gabled plywood ceiling were retained, maintaining the character of the existing shed. Project team and credits Architect: Crosson Architects Photographer: David Straight In 2018, the Station Cabin was a winner at the Southern Architecture Awards hosted by the NZ Institute of Architects (NZIA), in the Interior Architecture category. The jury noted the contrast between the project's compact interior and its expansive site. Team Premium Member Architectural Designer Micro Homes In This Project: Up Up 1/1 1 2 3 4 5 1 ... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 ... 100 Presentation / Gallery: . collapse expand Plans & 2Ds: collapse expand Materials Used: Up Up 1 2 3 4 5 1 ... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 ... 100 More Projects by Crosson Architects About Crosson Architects: Crosson Architects is an Auckland-based architectural practice known for its award-winning, context-specific designs for residential, commercial, and institutional projects. Founded by director Ken Crosson, the firm emphasizes a commitment to sustainable, functional, and dramatic spaces with enduring quality, often drawing inspiration from the site's environmental and historical context. Notable works include the "Hut on Sleds" and the "Coromandel Bach". Category Cabin Post Type Building Project Type RESIDENTIAL Country New Zealand Year 2020 Area - Client Photographers David Straight www.zhiig.com Premium Member Architectural Designer Micro Homes Collaborate 3D Design Suggest Materials Suggest Product Add Request Design © ZHIG Team Materials Suggested by Manufacturers: Model Full Name Details Details View more

PREFABRICATED | Tiny House | The ÁPH80 Transportable House, designed and manufactured by the Spanish firm Ábaton Arquitectura, is a prefabricated micro-dwelling designed for two people and can be delivered anywhere by road. The project, launched in 2013, explores a flexible, minimalist, and sustainable approach to living. Although it is no longer in production, the ÁPH80 is a notable exploration into transportable micro-architecture. Design and architectural features Dimensions: The unit measures 27 square meters (9 x 3 meters). Layout: The compact interior is intelligently arranged to maximize the sense of space, without hallways or wasted areas. The gabled roof provides an interior height of up to 3.5 meters. It contains three distinct spaces: A central living room/kitchen. A double bedroom at one end. A full bathroom with a shower at the other end. Large openings: The house features large front openings with sliding glass doors to connect the interior with the surrounding landscape. The exterior is clad in grey cement-wood board panels, which give it a minimalist, sculptural, and monolithic appearance. These panels can also function as hinged shutters, allowing the home to be completely closed off for privacy and security. The interior is paneled with sustainably sourced Spanish fir, stained white to enhance the feeling of light and spaciousness. Construction and sustainability The ÁPH80 is a low-cost, prefabricated solution. It was manufactured using a solid timber frame with numerical control, which allowed for precise, off-site construction. The finished home was transported by truck and could be assembled on-site in a single day, minimizing disruption to the landscape. Materials: Ábaton selected recycled and recyclable materials for construction. Exterior: Grey cement-wood board cladding. Structure: Solid timber. Interior: Whitened Spanish fir. Insulation: The structure includes a ventilated facade with 12 cm of thermal insulation. Credits Architects: Ábaton Arquitectura Year: 2013 Location: The project was developed in Spain and is transportable. Interior furnishings: Provided by Batavia. Photography: Juan Baraja. | https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a0ba0f_5acd88656ed24033ac658071cbcd5b1e~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_1000,h_667,al_c,q_85/%C3%81baton%20Transportable%20House-%C3%81baton%20Arquitectura-Juan%20Baraja%20(1).jpg Out of gallery 1/0 Out of gallery Private Public Pin Pin 0 x Appreciators 0 3D models Product 2.1K Views 0 Appreciated Appreciate Please login to appreciate Ábaton Transportable House (ÁPH80) Madrid, Spain abaton.es Source: Published on Sep 12, 2025 by: Architectural Designer Micro Homes Premium Member More Buildings from Spain Facts: Up Up Architecture Office Ábaton Arquitectura Spain Category: PREFABRICATED Tiny House Project Type: Post Type: Building Country: Spain Juan Baraja Photographers: Architects: Ábaton Arquitectura Area: 27 m² Year: 2013 City: Madrid Construction: - Client Description: the Architects Text description by The ÁPH80 Transportable House, designed and manufactured by the Spanish firm Ábaton Arquitectura, is a prefabricated micro-dwelling designed for two people and can be delivered anywhere by road. The project, launched in 2013, explores a flexible, minimalist, and sustainable approach to living. Although it is no longer in production, the ÁPH80 is a notable exploration into transportable micro-architecture. Design and architectural features Dimensions: The unit measures 27 square meters (9 x 3 meters). Layout: The compact interior is intelligently arranged to maximize the sense of space, without hallways or wasted areas. The gabled roof provides an interior height of up to 3.5 meters. It contains three distinct spaces: A central living room/kitchen. A double bedroom at one end. A full bathroom with a shower at the other end. Large openings: The house features large front openings with sliding glass doors to connect the interior with the surrounding landscape. The exterior is clad in grey cement-wood board panels, which give it a minimalist, sculptural, and monolithic appearance. These panels can also function as hinged shutters, allowing the home to be completely closed off for privacy and security. The interior is paneled with sustainably sourced Spanish fir, stained white to enhance the feeling of light and spaciousness. Construction and sustainability The ÁPH80 is a low-cost, prefabricated solution. It was manufactured using a solid timber frame with numerical control, which allowed for precise, off-site construction. The finished home was transported by truck and could be assembled on-site in a single day, minimizing disruption to the landscape. Materials: Ábaton selected recycled and recyclable materials for construction. Exterior: Grey cement-wood board cladding. Structure: Solid timber. Interior: Whitened Spanish fir. Insulation: The structure includes a ventilated facade with 12 cm of thermal insulation. Credits Architects: Ábaton Arquitectura Year: 2013 Location: The project was developed in Spain and is transportable. Interior furnishings: Provided by Batavia. Photography: Juan Baraja. Team Premium Member Architectural Designer Micro Homes In This Project: Up Up 1/1 1 2 3 4 5 1 ... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 ... 100 Presentation / Gallery: . collapse expand Out of gallery Plans & 2Ds: collapse expand Out of gallery Materials Used: Up Up 1 2 3 4 5 1 ... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 ... 100 More Projects by Ábaton Arquitectura About Ábaton Arquitectura: For more than 20 years, ÁBATON has focused on architecture, development, and construction projects. While ÁBATON applies its design and sustainability principles to hotels, restaurants, and office projects, it is most renowned for its residential developments. With over 80 homes completed, ÁBATON's experience and expertise have been acknowledged in recent years with three awards for Best Residential Development in Spain. Category Tiny House Post Type Building Project Type PREFABRICATED Country Spain Year 2013 Area 27 m² Client Photographers Juan Baraja www.zhiig.com Premium Member Architectural Designer Micro Homes Collaborate 3D Design Suggest Materials Suggest Product Add Request Design © ZHIG Team Materials Suggested by Manufacturers: Model Full Name Details Details View more

RESIDENTIAL | Cabin | Skatehouse 2, designed by Argentine architect Macu Bulgubure and completed in 2021, is an off-grid cabin built for a skateboarder in the wild wetlands of the Paraná River near Rosario, Argentina. Situated in a flood-prone area, the structure is elevated on stilts for protection from rising waters and to allow services to be delivered off-grid. The cabin's design cleverly integrates a large skate ramp, which was originally planned as a separate structure, into its exterior, forming a curved, elevated deck. Beyond its function as a skating area, this curve also serves a dual purpose by providing shade for the interior from the high summer sun. The 76-square-meter cabin was constructed using a steel frame with locally sourced, treated eucalyptus and galvanized steel sheets, providing a durable exterior that stayed within budget. Inside, the two-story layout features a double-height living room with a wood-burning stove on the lower level, a kitchen, and a dining area, while a lightweight hanging staircase leads to a bedroom and bathroom on the upper floor. The interior is clad in wood veneer, creating a warm contrast with the steel frame. The house is entirely self-sufficient, with electricity provided by photovoltaic solar panels, water supplied by a combination of rainwater harvesting and the river, a solar-powered tank for hot water, and a biodigester for sewage treatment. With its unique, function-driven design and eco-conscious features, Skatehouse 2 stands as a highly personalized and sustainable home nestled in the remote Argentinian wetlands. Credits Architect: Macu Bulgubure Photography: Walter Salcedo General Contractor: Surface Construcciones Construction: Mauro Meneces, Fede Ferrarini, Martín Mantek Fabrega Manufacturers: Aserradero Soldini, Enertik, Maderas Amiano, Urbe | https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a0ba0f_fea51973e8ab471889dd3a77bc9b7270~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_1500,h_1000,al_c,q_85/258.Skatehouse%20by%20Macu%20Bulgubure-Walter%20Salcedo%20(1).jpg 1/0 Private Public Pin Pin 0 x Appreciators 0 3D models Product 1.4K Views 0 Appreciated Appreciate Please login to appreciate Skatehouse 2 Rosario, Santa Fe Province, Argentina - Source: Published on Sep 23, 2025 by: Architectural Designer Micro Homes Premium Member More Buildings from Argentina Facts: Up Up Architecture Office Macu Bulgubure Argentina Category: RESIDENTIAL Cabin Project Type: Post Type: Building Country: Argentina Walter Salcedo Photographers: Architects: Macu Bulgubure Area: 76 m² Year: 2020 City: Rosario, Santa Fe Construction: Surface Construcciones Client Description: the Architects Text description by Skatehouse 2, designed by Argentine architect Macu Bulgubure and completed in 2021, is an off-grid cabin built for a skateboarder in the wild wetlands of the Paraná River near Rosario, Argentina. Situated in a flood-prone area, the structure is elevated on stilts for protection from rising waters and to allow services to be delivered off-grid. The cabin's design cleverly integrates a large skate ramp, which was originally planned as a separate structure, into its exterior, forming a curved, elevated deck. Beyond its function as a skating area, this curve also serves a dual purpose by providing shade for the interior from the high summer sun. The 76-square-meter cabin was constructed using a steel frame with locally sourced, treated eucalyptus and galvanized steel sheets, providing a durable exterior that stayed within budget. Inside, the two-story layout features a double-height living room with a wood-burning stove on the lower level, a kitchen, and a dining area, while a lightweight hanging staircase leads to a bedroom and bathroom on the upper floor. The interior is clad in wood veneer, creating a warm contrast with the steel frame. The house is entirely self-sufficient, with electricity provided by photovoltaic solar panels, water supplied by a combination of rainwater harvesting and the river, a solar-powered tank for hot water, and a biodigester for sewage treatment. With its unique, function-driven design and eco-conscious features, Skatehouse 2 stands as a highly personalized and sustainable home nestled in the remote Argentinian wetlands. Credits Architect: Macu Bulgubure Photography: Walter Salcedo General Contractor: Surface Construcciones Construction: Mauro Meneces, Fede Ferrarini, Martín Mantek Fabrega Manufacturers: Aserradero Soldini, Enertik, Maderas Amiano, Urbe Team Premium Member Architectural Designer Micro Homes In This Project: Up Up 1/1 1 2 3 4 5 1 ... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 ... 100 Presentation / Gallery: . collapse expand Plans & 2Ds: collapse expand Materials Used: Up Up 1 2 3 4 5 1 ... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 ... 100 More Projects by Macu Bulgubure About Macu Bulgubure: Macu Bulgubure is an Argentine architect known for his contextual, sustainable, and playful designs, often creating projects that integrate unique features based on client passions. He gained international recognition for "Skatehouse 2," an off-grid cabin in a flood zone near Rosario that incorporates a functional skateboard ramp into its exterior architecture. His work emphasizes sustainability, local materials, and creating unique, site-specific experiences. Category Cabin Post Type Building Project Type RESIDENTIAL Country Argentina Year 2020 Area 76 m² Client Photographers Walter Salcedo www.zhiig.com Premium Member Architectural Designer Micro Homes Collaborate 3D Design Suggest Materials Suggest Product Add Request Design © ZHIG Team Materials Suggested by Manufacturers: Model Full Name Details Details View more