RESIDENTIAL | Cabin | The Cabin Laksvatn is a 50 m² retreat located on the Lyngen Peninsula near Tromsø in northern Norway, in a region known for its dramatic alpine landscape. Designed by Oslo-based Hamran/Johansen Arkitekter and completed in 2014, the cabin provides a comfortable and spacious accommodation for a large family with a total of nine beds, despite its modest footprint. The design was a creative response to the challenge of accommodating many people on a tight budget. The architects cleverly limited the net floor area to 50 m² to comply with Norwegian building codes, which impose additional technical demands on larger cabins. The solution involved utilizing the space beneath the pitched roof, where the low ceiling height does not legally count as floor area. This loft space was ideally suited for sleeping quarters. The cabin presents a contemporary take on a traditional form, with its classic pitched roof complemented by the use of extra-wide wooden cladding and large windows. The exterior cladding is made from glulam panels treated with natural pine tar, which will weather over time to blend with the natural surroundings. The interior is functional and minimalist, featuring exposed timber framing and knot-free pine paneling. The ground floor is constructed from in-situ cast concrete, which follows the natural terrain and defines the transition between the indoor and outdoor spaces. The loft space, measuring just 14 m², cleverly accommodates three single beds and two double beds. An additional double bed is located in a bedroom on the ground floor. To maximize light and create an immersive experience, the windows reach to the ceiling on the upper section, while their height variations at the bottom are strategically aligned with specific functions and views. A large window band offers panoramic mountain views in nearly every direction. A minimalist, cantilevered staircase with thin steel plates provides access to the loft, and an open steel grating on the upper level filters light from a skylight, emphasizing the cabin's verticality. The design draws on the features of a previous, dilapidated family cabin from 1942 that was on the same site, reinterpreting elements like its corner windows and exterior cladding. Project credits Architects: Hamran/Johansen Arkitekter (Lars Hamran and André Severin Johansen) Client: Hamran/Johansen Arkitekter AS Project Year: 2014 Location: Laksvatn, Tromsø, Norway Photographers: Ivan Brodey, André Severin Johansen Consultants: eStatikk AS | https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a0ba0f_47e71105faf74c0c947f70ea086cae57~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_1582,h_920,al_c,q_85/63.Cabin%20Laksvatn-Hamran%20Johansen%20Arkitekter-Ivan%20Brodey%2C%20Andr%C3%A9%20Severin%20Johansen%20(1).jpg 1/0 Private Public Pin Pin 0 x Appreciators 0 3D models Product 2.7K Views 0 Appreciated Appreciate Please login to appreciate Cabin Laksvatn Troms, Norway haja.no Source: Published on Sep 23, 2025 by: Architectural Designer Micro Homes Premium Member More Buildings from Norway Facts: Up Up Architecture Office Hamran Johansen Arkitekter Norway Category: RESIDENTIAL Cabin Project Type: Post Type: Building Country: Norway Ivan Brodey, André Severin Johansen Photographers: Architects: Hamran Johansen Arkitekter Area: 50 m² Year: 2014 City: Troms Construction: - Client Description: the Architects Text description by The Cabin Laksvatn is a 50 m² retreat located on the Lyngen Peninsula near Tromsø in northern Norway, in a region known for its dramatic alpine landscape. Designed by Oslo-based Hamran/Johansen Arkitekter and completed in 2014, the cabin provides a comfortable and spacious accommodation for a large family with a total of nine beds, despite its modest footprint. The design was a creative response to the challenge of accommodating many people on a tight budget. The architects cleverly limited the net floor area to 50 m² to comply with Norwegian building codes, which impose additional technical demands on larger cabins. The solution involved utilizing the space beneath the pitched roof, where the low ceiling height does not legally count as floor area. This loft space was ideally suited for sleeping quarters. The cabin presents a contemporary take on a traditional form, with its classic pitched roof complemented by the use of extra-wide wooden cladding and large windows. The exterior cladding is made from glulam panels treated with natural pine tar, which will weather over time to blend with the natural surroundings. The interior is functional and minimalist, featuring exposed timber framing and knot-free pine paneling. The ground floor is constructed from in-situ cast concrete, which follows the natural terrain and defines the transition between the indoor and outdoor spaces. The loft space, measuring just 14 m², cleverly accommodates three single beds and two double beds. An additional double bed is located in a bedroom on the ground floor. To maximize light and create an immersive experience, the windows reach to the ceiling on the upper section, while their height variations at the bottom are strategically aligned with specific functions and views. A large window band offers panoramic mountain views in nearly every direction. A minimalist, cantilevered staircase with thin steel plates provides access to the loft, and an open steel grating on the upper level filters light from a skylight, emphasizing the cabin's verticality. The design draws on the features of a previous, dilapidated family cabin from 1942 that was on the same site, reinterpreting elements like its corner windows and exterior cladding. Project credits Architects: Hamran/Johansen Arkitekter (Lars Hamran and André Severin Johansen) Client: Hamran/Johansen Arkitekter AS Project Year: 2014 Location: Laksvatn, Tromsø, Norway Photographers: Ivan Brodey, André Severin Johansen Consultants: eStatikk AS 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 Hamran Johansen Arkitekter About Hamran Johansen Arkitekter: Hamran/Johansen Arkitekter is a Norwegian architectural firm based in Oslo, founded by Lars Hamran and André Severin Johansen in 2012. The firm specializes in residential buildings, vacation homes, and tourism destinations, with a focus on creating projects that are site-specific, sustainable, and respectful of their natural surroundings. They are known for their innovative use of materials, as exemplified by their award-winning "Concrete Cabin," which utilized prefabricated concrete elements in a complex geometry to create an energy-efficient and architecturally demanding project. The practice emphasizes close collaboration between architects, clients, and manufacturers throughout the design and construction process. Category Cabin Post Type Building Project Type RESIDENTIAL Country Norway Year 2014 Area 50 m² Client Photographers Ivan Brodey, André Severin Johansen 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 | Prefabricated | Named after the suliformes genus of seabirds, the SULA cabin by architect Diana Salvador is a prefabricated, A-frame home designed for the unique environment of the Galápagos Islands. Completed in 2023 on Santa Cruz Island for a local family, the project showcases an innovative approach to sustainable construction by minimizing environmental impact in a delicate ecological region. The two-story, modular cabin was prefabricated over two months in Quito, Ecuador, before its 2,000 custom-made components of wood, metal, aluminum, and glass were shipped in containers to the island. The components, held together by over 17,000 screws and pins, were assembled on-site in just four weeks by a specialized team. This prefabrication process avoided construction site damage to the soil. Inspired by bioclimatic principles, the cabin was elevated off the ground to allow for a cooling air chamber beneath it. A double-layered wall and roof structure, along with perforated floors, promote natural cross-ventilation, ensuring a comfortable interior climate. The five main materials—wood, stone, metal, glass, and PVC—were chosen for their efficiency and minimal ecological footprint. The interior features plywood paneling, creating a warm, inviting atmosphere that contrasts with the exterior. The main A-frame structure creates a double-height central space. A loft accessed by a sliding black metal ladder offers a flexible area for sleeping, working, or leisure. Large windows at each end of the cabin, along with two narrow windows on the sides, fill the space with natural light and frame views of the surrounding nature. The cabin was intentionally designed with scalability and relocation in mind, using gabions as foundations to further minimize the impact on the soil. Credits Architects: Diana Salvador Client: Catalina and family Prefabrication: Huaira Photography: JAG Studio Construction: Lahden Puurakentajat Transport: 2 trucks, 2 containers | https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a0ba0f_5f785ba82c964528b59547d63a8fefe2~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_1500,h_1000,al_c,q_85/120.SULA%20cabin%20by%20Diana%20Salvador-JAG%20Studio%20(1).jpg 1/0 Private Public Pin Pin 0 x Appreciators 0 3D models Product 1.9K Views 0 Appreciated Appreciate Please login to appreciate SULA cabin Santa Cruz, CA, USA - Source: Published on Sep 23, 2025 by: Architectural Designer Micro Homes Premium Member More Buildings from Ecuador Facts: Up Up Architecture Office Diana Salvador Ecuador Category: RESIDENTIAL Prefabricated Project Type: Post Type: Building Country: Ecuador JAG Studio Photographers: Architects: Diana Salvador Area: - Year: 2023 City: Santa Cruz Construction: Huaira Client Catalina and family Description: the Architects Text description by Named after the suliformes genus of seabirds, the SULA cabin by architect Diana Salvador is a prefabricated, A-frame home designed for the unique environment of the Galápagos Islands. Completed in 2023 on Santa Cruz Island for a local family, the project showcases an innovative approach to sustainable construction by minimizing environmental impact in a delicate ecological region. The two-story, modular cabin was prefabricated over two months in Quito, Ecuador, before its 2,000 custom-made components of wood, metal, aluminum, and glass were shipped in containers to the island. The components, held together by over 17,000 screws and pins, were assembled on-site in just four weeks by a specialized team. This prefabrication process avoided construction site damage to the soil. Inspired by bioclimatic principles, the cabin was elevated off the ground to allow for a cooling air chamber beneath it. A double-layered wall and roof structure, along with perforated floors, promote natural cross-ventilation, ensuring a comfortable interior climate. The five main materials—wood, stone, metal, glass, and PVC—were chosen for their efficiency and minimal ecological footprint. The interior features plywood paneling, creating a warm, inviting atmosphere that contrasts with the exterior. The main A-frame structure creates a double-height central space. A loft accessed by a sliding black metal ladder offers a flexible area for sleeping, working, or leisure. Large windows at each end of the cabin, along with two narrow windows on the sides, fill the space with natural light and frame views of the surrounding nature. The cabin was intentionally designed with scalability and relocation in mind, using gabions as foundations to further minimize the impact on the soil. Credits Architects: Diana Salvador Client: Catalina and family Prefabrication: Huaira Photography: JAG Studio Construction: Lahden Puurakentajat Transport: 2 trucks, 2 containers 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 Diana Salvador About Diana Salvador: Diana Salvador is an Ecuadorian architect known for her sustainable and prefabricated residential projects, particularly the SULA cabin designed for a fragile environment in the Galapagos Islands. Her work emphasizes a connection to nature, resource optimization, and low-carbon construction methods, challenging traditional building practices. Category Prefabricated Post Type Building Project Type RESIDENTIAL Country Ecuador Year 2023 Area - Client Catalina and family Photographers JAG Studio 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 | Lodge | Tucked into an ancient woodland in the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in southern England, the Looking Glass Lodge by Michael Kendrick Architects is an eco-friendly cabin designed for immersion in nature with minimal environmental disruption. The lodge was commissioned by a client whose parents had spent decades cultivating the woodland, and the project's goal was to share the landscape with guests while preserving the area's sensitive ecology. The modest, 49-square-meter structure is deliberately unobtrusive, appearing to float among the trees on its sloped site. A key feature of the design is the use of floor-to-ceiling electrochromic glass facades on the front and rear of the lodge. This intelligent glazing automatically adjusts its transparency to provide privacy and control solar heat gain, while also preventing light pollution at night, which helps protect the local bat population. The large, seamless windows maximize views of the woodland and create a "looking glass" effect, making the interior feel intimately connected to its surroundings. The lodge was constructed by local craftsmen from nearby Hastings, with much of the fabrication done off-site to minimize on-site disruption. Its low-impact design includes a hybrid steel and timber-framed structure supported by steel screw piles. This foundation system avoids damaging the tree roots, ensures no trees were felled, and allows for unobstructed movement of wildlife across the site. The exterior is clad in untreated Western red cedar, which will weather to a silvery-grey color over time, blending naturally with the environment. Inside, the Scandinavian-inspired interior features a warm material palette of Western red cedar lining and birch plywood cabinetry. An open-plan layout contains a living area with a wood-burning stove fueled by timber from fallen local trees, a custom kitchen, and a private bedroom. The bathroom includes a freestanding bathtub with expansive views of the forest, further cementing the lodge's biophilic design principles. Project credits Architecture: Michael Kendrick Architects Structural Engineer: Momentum (Project Engineer: Pamela Ewang) Landscaper: Rutty Sark Gardens Ecological Consultant: The Ecology Consultancy Interior Designer: Looking Glass Lodge Photography: Tom Bird | https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a0ba0f_722ec91e617f44009508afec4b3a5503~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_1500,h_1000,al_c,q_85/280.Looking%20Glass%20Lodge%20by%20Michael%20Kendrick%20Architects-Tom%20Bird%20(1).jpg 1/0 Private Public Pin Pin 0 x Appreciators 0 3D models Product 1.5K Views 0 Appreciated Appreciate Please login to appreciate Looking Glass Lodge Hastings, UK michaelkendrick.co.uk Source: Published on Sep 23, 2025 by: Architectural Designer Micro Homes Premium Member More Buildings from United Kingdom Facts: Up Up Architecture Office Michael Kendrick Architects United Kingdom Category: RESIDENTIAL Lodge Project Type: Post Type: Building Country: United Kingdom Tom Bird Photographers: Architects: Michael Kendrick Architects Area: 49 m² Year: 2022 City: East Sussex Construction: - Client Description: the Architects Text description by Tucked into an ancient woodland in the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in southern England, the Looking Glass Lodge by Michael Kendrick Architects is an eco-friendly cabin designed for immersion in nature with minimal environmental disruption. The lodge was commissioned by a client whose parents had spent decades cultivating the woodland, and the project's goal was to share the landscape with guests while preserving the area's sensitive ecology. The modest, 49-square-meter structure is deliberately unobtrusive, appearing to float among the trees on its sloped site. A key feature of the design is the use of floor-to-ceiling electrochromic glass facades on the front and rear of the lodge. This intelligent glazing automatically adjusts its transparency to provide privacy and control solar heat gain, while also preventing light pollution at night, which helps protect the local bat population. The large, seamless windows maximize views of the woodland and create a "looking glass" effect, making the interior feel intimately connected to its surroundings. The lodge was constructed by local craftsmen from nearby Hastings, with much of the fabrication done off-site to minimize on-site disruption. Its low-impact design includes a hybrid steel and timber-framed structure supported by steel screw piles. This foundation system avoids damaging the tree roots, ensures no trees were felled, and allows for unobstructed movement of wildlife across the site. The exterior is clad in untreated Western red cedar, which will weather to a silvery-grey color over time, blending naturally with the environment. Inside, the Scandinavian-inspired interior features a warm material palette of Western red cedar lining and birch plywood cabinetry. An open-plan layout contains a living area with a wood-burning stove fueled by timber from fallen local trees, a custom kitchen, and a private bedroom. The bathroom includes a freestanding bathtub with expansive views of the forest, further cementing the lodge's biophilic design principles. Project credits Architecture: Michael Kendrick Architects Structural Engineer: Momentum (Project Engineer: Pamela Ewang) Landscaper: Rutty Sark Gardens Ecological Consultant: The Ecology Consultancy Interior Designer: Looking Glass Lodge Photography: Tom Bird 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 Michael Kendrick Architects About Michael Kendrick Architects: Michael Kendrick Architects is a small, award-winning architectural practice in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, founded by Michael Kendrick in 2018. The firm is known for creating simple, well-crafted, socially, and environmentally responsible buildings that incorporate principles of passive environmental design. They work on projects of various scales and have gained recognition for their use of traditional materials in contemporary ways. A notable project is the Looking Glass Lodge, a low-impact woodland retreat built with sustainable materials. Category Lodge Post Type Building Project Type RESIDENTIAL Country United Kingdom Year 2022 Area 49 m² Client Photographers Tom Bird 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 | EREMITAGE is a private cabin for meditation and exercise designed by the Swedish architectural firm 2bk arkitekter. Located in the Stockholm archipelago, this small building is a tranquil retreat set among rocky outcrops and blueberry bushes, right next to the sea. The project is a masterful combination of Nordic simplicity with intricate Japanese carpentry, resulting in a serene, nature-focused space for quiet contemplation. The architects' design for EREMITAGE was guided by the site's natural conditions, specifically the movement of light, the view toward the water, and an appreciation for Japanese carpentry. From a distance, the structure appears as a simple wooden cabin, blending into the surrounding landscape. Upon closer approach, however, its refined details become visible, revealing its identity as a finely crafted retreat resembling a Japanese teahouse. Exterior and materials The building's exterior is a blend of simple and sophisticated elements. The facade is clad in brown distemper-painted wood panels, a choice that helps the structure recede into the Nordic landscape. This contrasts with the delicate, sliding facade screens that reveal the interior, allowing the occupants to adjust the level of privacy and connection to the outdoors. The single row of slate stepping stones leading to the entrance further underscores the Japanese-inspired minimalist aesthetic. Interior and spatial experience The interior of EREMITAGE is designed to maximize a sense of tranquility and connection to nature. Japanese influence: The space incorporates traditional Japanese elements, such as tatami mats on the floor, and uses carefully crafted wooden elements. Minimalist palette: The materials used are predominantly wood, including untreated Douglas pine veneer for the walls and ceiling and thermo-treated ash for the floors. Dynamic light and shadow: The sliding facade screens create a shifting play of light and shadow within the interior, marking the passage of the day and enhancing the building's connection to its natural surroundings. The EREMITAGE project by 2bk arkitekter is a perfect example of a structure that respects and responds to its natural environment. By merging simple, traditional Nordic building techniques with the refined craftsmanship of Japanese carpentry, the cabin becomes a beautiful piece of architectural furniture. It offers a space for mindful exercise and meditation, allowing its inhabitants to feel sheltered while remaining fully immersed in the natural beauty of the Swedish archipelago. Project contributors Architecture: 2bk arkitekter Photography: Mikael Olsson | https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a0ba0f_80e1d76f59fd44a999bbde6f2132e303~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_800,h_599,al_c,q_85/EREMITAGE-2bk%20arkitekter-Photographer-Mikael%20Olsson%20(1).jpg 1/0 Private Public Pin Pin 0 x Appreciators 0 3D models Product 2.2K Views 0 Appreciated Appreciate Please login to appreciate Hermitage in the Archipelago Stockholm, Sweden 2bka.se Source: Published on Sep 12, 2025 by: Architectural Designer Micro Homes Premium Member More Buildings from Sweden Facts: Up Up Architecture Office 2bk arkitekter Sweden Category: RESIDENTIAL Cabin Project Type: Post Type: Building Country: Sweden Mikael Olsson Photographers: Architects: 2bk arkitekter Area: - Year: 2019 City: Stockholm Construction: - Client Description: the Architects Text description by EREMITAGE is a private cabin for meditation and exercise designed by the Swedish architectural firm 2bk arkitekter. Located in the Stockholm archipelago, this small building is a tranquil retreat set among rocky outcrops and blueberry bushes, right next to the sea. The project is a masterful combination of Nordic simplicity with intricate Japanese carpentry, resulting in a serene, nature-focused space for quiet contemplation. The architects' design for EREMITAGE was guided by the site's natural conditions, specifically the movement of light, the view toward the water, and an appreciation for Japanese carpentry. From a distance, the structure appears as a simple wooden cabin, blending into the surrounding landscape. Upon closer approach, however, its refined details become visible, revealing its identity as a finely crafted retreat resembling a Japanese teahouse. Exterior and materials The building's exterior is a blend of simple and sophisticated elements. The facade is clad in brown distemper-painted wood panels, a choice that helps the structure recede into the Nordic landscape. This contrasts with the delicate, sliding facade screens that reveal the interior, allowing the occupants to adjust the level of privacy and connection to the outdoors. The single row of slate stepping stones leading to the entrance further underscores the Japanese-inspired minimalist aesthetic. Interior and spatial experience The interior of EREMITAGE is designed to maximize a sense of tranquility and connection to nature. Japanese influence: The space incorporates traditional Japanese elements, such as tatami mats on the floor, and uses carefully crafted wooden elements. Minimalist palette: The materials used are predominantly wood, including untreated Douglas pine veneer for the walls and ceiling and thermo-treated ash for the floors. Dynamic light and shadow: The sliding facade screens create a shifting play of light and shadow within the interior, marking the passage of the day and enhancing the building's connection to its natural surroundings. The EREMITAGE project by 2bk arkitekter is a perfect example of a structure that respects and responds to its natural environment. By merging simple, traditional Nordic building techniques with the refined craftsmanship of Japanese carpentry, the cabin becomes a beautiful piece of architectural furniture. It offers a space for mindful exercise and meditation, allowing its inhabitants to feel sheltered while remaining fully immersed in the natural beauty of the Swedish archipelago. Project contributors Architecture: 2bk arkitekter Photography: Mikael Olsson 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 2bk arkitekter About 2bk arkitekter: We are an architectural firm fueled by a true passion for the built environment and the spaces we inhabit. Originally founded as A1 Arkitekter over two decades ago, our company has evolved and adapted with the times. Today, we manage projects of all sizes and stages, ranging from urban planning to intricate interior design. Collaborating with our clients and partners, we establish conditions that enhance both quality of life and economic value. Category Cabin Post Type Building Project Type RESIDENTIAL Country Sweden Year 2019 Area - Client Photographers Mikael Olsson 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

LOGISTICS | Office | The new Barco HQ serves as a central point of the campus as it connects different parts of the site. It is a hinge point, a 3D frame in which all functions collide. The unusual circular shape exudes dynamics and compactness: a powerful concept with a unique mix of materials. Concrete and steel play leading roles in the design, in addition to the glass façade. The circularity in the design and the sophisticated connections via passarelles stimulate encounters and creates a lively ambiance. The whole construction gets the maximum amount of daylight thanks to the transparent façade, which contrasts beautifully with the inset ramps that adds relief and depth to the building. On the ground floor is located auditorium, reception area and a big restaurant, which serves also as an informal meeting room or a training location. Higher up are situated offices, R&D facilities, training rooms and oval meeting decks with meeting rooms and a boardroom. Those steel decks with slender support columns at an acute angle give the entire space a floating effect. New Barco HQ is a high-performance building in terms of insulation and technology as well. Designer: Pierre Lallemond | https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9756fd_1b6cab4128084c4e8e915f838563f6ec~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_1600,h_1062,al_c,q_85/Barco%20One%20Campus%20(1).jpeg 1/0 Private Public Pin Pin 0 x Appreciators 0 3D models Product 3.6K Views 0 Appreciated Appreciate Please login to appreciate Barco One Campus President Kennedypark 35, 8500 Kortrijk, Belgium jaspers-eyers.be Source: Published on Oct 3, 2023 by: Photographer Anna Salonen Premium Member More Buildings from Belgium Facts: Up Up Architecture Office Jaspers-Eyers Architects Belgium Category: LOGISTICS Office Project Type: Post Type: Building Country: Belgium Photographers: Architects: Jaspers-Eyers Architects Area: 35,000 m² Year: 2016 City: Kortrijk Construction: Client Barco Description: the architects Text description by The new Barco HQ serves as a central point of the campus as it connects different parts of the site. It is a hinge point, a 3D frame in which all functions collide. The unusual circular shape exudes dynamics and compactness: a powerful concept with a unique mix of materials. Concrete and steel play leading roles in the design, in addition to the glass façade. The circularity in the design and the sophisticated connections via passarelles stimulate encounters and creates a lively ambiance. The whole construction gets the maximum amount of daylight thanks to the transparent façade, which contrasts beautifully with the inset ramps that adds relief and depth to the building. On the ground floor is located auditorium, reception area and a big restaurant, which serves also as an informal meeting room or a training location. Higher up are situated offices, R&D facilities, training rooms and oval meeting decks with meeting rooms and a boardroom. Those steel decks with slender support columns at an acute angle give the entire space a floating effect. New Barco HQ is a high-performance building in terms of insulation and technology as well. Designer: Pierre Lallemond 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 Jaspers-Eyers Architects AP University College - Campus Noorderplaats (9).jpeg AP University College - Campus Noorderplaats (5).jpeg AP University College - Campus Noorderplaats (8).jpeg 1/3 AP University EDUCATIONAL Campus Antwerpen Noorderplaats, 2060 Antwerp, Belgium Montagne du Parc (2).jpeg Montagne du Parc (3).jpeg Montagne du Parc (4).jpeg 1/3 Montagne du Parc COMMERCIAL Office and Retail Rue Montagne du Parc 1, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium Warsaw Spire (1).jpeg Warsaw Spire (2).jpeg Warsaw Spire (4).jpeg 1/3 Warsaw Spire COMMERCIAL Office plac Europejski 1, 00-839 Warszawa, Poland Quatuor (1).jpeg Quatuor (2).jpeg Quatuor (3).jpeg 1/4 Quatuor COMMERCIAL Office Bd Baudouin 30, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium About Jaspers-Eyers Architects: Jaspers-Eyers is a Belgian architectural firm with offices in Brussels, Leuven and Hasselt. We are mainly active in Belgium, Luxembourg, Spain, Eastern Europe and China. Our bureau offers an extensive range of services, going from architectural design, programming, urban architecture and master planning to graphic and interior design. Our aim is to design for life. Since sustainability is an obligation we hold as a society and as an architectural firm, ecology is a theme throughout all our projects. But ‘designing for life’ also means that we keep certain goals and principles in mind. source: www.jaspers-eyers.be Category Office Post Type Building Project Type LOGISTICS Country Belgium Year 2016 Area 35,000 m² Client Barco Photographers 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

RESIDENTIAL | House | Hut-Inspired House is a residential project in Říčany, Czech Republic, designed by Prague-based Atelier Hajný. Completed in 2023, the family home was built on the site of a holiday cabin that the client had frequented since childhood. As the surrounding area began to change with new zoning plans favoring family houses, the original, beloved hut was destined for demolition. To honor the client's nostalgic connection to the site, Atelier Hajný designed a new, modern home that subtly referenced the shape and appearance of the old cabins. The design for the 180-square-meter home successfully balances the sentimental and the contemporary. The house's elongated, gabled form, with its prominent roof and overhangs, reflects the familiar shape of the traditional huts once common in the area. The building appears as a single-family dwelling, but it is cleverly designed to contain two standalone studio apartments on the ground floor, in addition to the main two-story home. The exterior is clad in charred timber, a durable and natural material that gives the house a rustic yet modern aesthetic. Light wooden shading slats on the gable ends add visual interest and regulate sunlight. Integration with nature: A cantilevered balcony provides a sheltered outdoor space, while the design's overall form harmonizes with the changing character of the landscape. The 180-square-meter interior is designed to be warm, functional, and filled with natural light. Exposed cross-laminated timber (CLT) panels provide a warm, natural contrast to the darker facade. The ground floor contains the entrances to the two studio apartments, a technical area, and the main living room with an integrated kitchen. The upper floor is dedicated to the main apartment's private quarters, including bedrooms, a study, and a bathroom. Custom built-in furniture, including cabinetry made from oak and birch veneer, helps to optimize space and maintain a clean, uncluttered look. The Hut-Inspired House was designed with energy efficiency and modern comfort in mind. Features include: Electric underfloor heating. Recuperative air conditioning. Materials chosen for durability and sustainability, such as charred wood and CLT panels. Project credits Architecture Firm: Atelier Hajný Principal Architect: Martin Hajný Design Team: Alex Yeloyeva Location: Říčany, Czech Republic Photography: Radek Úlehla Completion Year: 2023 Collaborators: 3AE (project documentation and construction) | https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a0ba0f_dbef57e42bdd46f4a122819e5e639be0~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_1500,h_1000,al_c,q_85/35.Hut-Inspired%20House-Atelier%20Hajn%C3%BD-Radek%20%C3%9Alehla%20(15).jpg 1/0 Private Public Pin Pin 0 x Appreciators 0 3D models Product 2.0K Views 0 Appreciated Appreciate Please login to appreciate Hut-Inspired House Říčany, Czechia atelierhajny.cz Source: Published on Sep 12, 2025 by: Architectural Designer Micro Homes Premium Member More Buildings from Czechia Facts: Up Up Architecture Office Atelier Hajný Czechia Category: RESIDENTIAL House Project Type: Post Type: Building Country: Czechia Radek Úlehla Photographers: Architects: Atelier Hajný Area: 180 m² Year: 2023 City: Říčany Construction: 3AE s.r.o. Client Description: the Architects Text description by Hut-Inspired House is a residential project in Říčany, Czech Republic, designed by Prague-based Atelier Hajný. Completed in 2023, the family home was built on the site of a holiday cabin that the client had frequented since childhood. As the surrounding area began to change with new zoning plans favoring family houses, the original, beloved hut was destined for demolition. To honor the client's nostalgic connection to the site, Atelier Hajný designed a new, modern home that subtly referenced the shape and appearance of the old cabins. The design for the 180-square-meter home successfully balances the sentimental and the contemporary. The house's elongated, gabled form, with its prominent roof and overhangs, reflects the familiar shape of the traditional huts once common in the area. The building appears as a single-family dwelling, but it is cleverly designed to contain two standalone studio apartments on the ground floor, in addition to the main two-story home. The exterior is clad in charred timber, a durable and natural material that gives the house a rustic yet modern aesthetic. Light wooden shading slats on the gable ends add visual interest and regulate sunlight. Integration with nature: A cantilevered balcony provides a sheltered outdoor space, while the design's overall form harmonizes with the changing character of the landscape. The 180-square-meter interior is designed to be warm, functional, and filled with natural light. Exposed cross-laminated timber (CLT) panels provide a warm, natural contrast to the darker facade. The ground floor contains the entrances to the two studio apartments, a technical area, and the main living room with an integrated kitchen. The upper floor is dedicated to the main apartment's private quarters, including bedrooms, a study, and a bathroom. Custom built-in furniture, including cabinetry made from oak and birch veneer, helps to optimize space and maintain a clean, uncluttered look. The Hut-Inspired House was designed with energy efficiency and modern comfort in mind. Features include: Electric underfloor heating. Recuperative air conditioning. Materials chosen for durability and sustainability, such as charred wood and CLT panels. Project credits Architecture Firm: Atelier Hajný Principal Architect: Martin Hajný Design Team: Alex Yeloyeva Location: Říčany, Czech Republic Photography: Radek Úlehla Completion Year: 2023 Collaborators: 3AE (project documentation and construction) 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 Hajný 36.Skylight Hut-Atelier Hajný-Radek Úlehla (1).jpg Skylight Hut is a renovated countryside retreat located in a recreational area in the Sázava River region, near Prague in the Czech Republic. Designed by Atelier Hajný and completed in 2024, the project transformed a derelict, 1970s single-story hut into a contemporary and airy two-story home. The clients, a couple from Prague, wanted a tranquil escape for weekends and remote work, but faced challenges from strict local zoning regulations. Atelier Hajný's design solution addressed the need for more space while adhering to a maximum height limit of 7.7 meters. The most distinctive feature is the truncated, asymmetrical hip roof, topped with a pair of skylights. This design minimized the building's overall height and prevented it from blocking the views of neighboring properties. The architects kept the original 1970s stone base, stripping the building to its foundation. A new, modern metal structure was then built upon this base, supported by a concrete slab and concealed pillars. The trapezoidal metal sheeting that clads the roof and façade gives the home a modern look while offering durability and minimal upkeep. The dark color helps the structure blend with the natural surroundings. The skylights not only provide natural light but also enable chimney ventilation, which, combined with a significant roof overhang, helps regulate the indoor climate throughout the year. Inside the 46-square-meter cabin, the design maximizes space and light to create a cozy and warm atmosphere. The interior is defined by an extensive use of light pine plywood with a prominent grain, which covers the walls, ceilings, and custom furniture. This contrasts with the dark, minimalist exterior, creating a brighter indoor environment. he ground floor features an open-plan layout connecting the living, dining, and kitchen areas. Large windows on the south and east sides provide dynamic views and flood the space with natural light. An attic bedroom is nestled under the asymmetrical roof, illuminated by the innovative skylight system. A small fireplace adds extra warmth and coziness to the main living area. The bathroom has a simple and modern aesthetic, with a gray plaster finish. Project credits Architecture: Atelier Hajný Lead Architect: Martin Hajný Location: Sázava River Area, Czech Republic Completion Year: 2024 Photography: Radek Úlehla Manufacturers: Lindab, Velux 36.Skylight Hut-Atelier Hajný-Radek Úlehla (5).jpg 36.Skylight Hut-Atelier Hajný-Radek Úlehla (8).jpg 1/6 Skylight Hut RESIDENTIAL Renovation Sázava, 591 02 Polnička-Žďár nad Sázavou 2, Czechia About Atelier Hajný: Atelier Hajný is an architecture firm founded by Martin Hajný in 2019. The studio is based in the Czech Republic and is known for designing a variety of housing projects, including a triangular housing block referencing rural Czech cabins, a compact family home across seven concrete floors, and a black-steel villa overlooking Prague. Category House Post Type Building Project Type RESIDENTIAL Country Czechia Year 2023 Area 180 m² Client Photographers Radek Úlehla 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 | Completed in 2020, The Author's House is a private, 68-square-meter writing and living retreat designed by Danish architectural firm SLETH. Situated in a protected forest near Aarhus, Denmark, the cabin is a contemporary interpretation of the classic woodland cabin, designed to harmonize with its natural surroundings. It was built on the existing plinth of a previous summer house, adhering to the area's strict building regulations. The client, a writer, sought an inspirational workspace that offered a close connection to nature, rather than a traditional holiday home. This focus on work over residence is reflected in the layout, which dedicates most of the space to a large, flexible living and studio area, with only a small sleeping loft and bathroom. The design emphasizes the transition between inside and out. Large, sliding glass doors allow the interior to extend onto an outdoor terrace, a feature that allows the writer to work in direct connection with the forest. The exterior is clad in a dark, reddish-brown copper, chosen to blend with the trunks of the surrounding beech trees and a nearby lake. This copper façade will naturally patinate over time, gradually turning green to further integrate the structure into the landscape. Inside, the material palette is warm and natural. The flooring, a mottled aggregate concrete, mimics the forest floor and extends out onto the terrace to blur the line between interior and exterior spaces. The interior is dominated by Douglas fir wood from Danish manufacturer Dinesen, used for the ceilings, built-in furniture, kitchen, staircase, and the home's walls, which are also lined with bookcases. In a splash of vibrant color, the fireplace is painted in a deep, electric blue. The project also features sustainable measures, including geothermal heating and an efficient use of materials, where leftover wood planks were used for additional furnishings. Credits Architects: SLETH (Søren Leth, partner and lead architect) Photography: Rasmus Hjortshøj – COAST Contractor: Tømre-Snedkerfirmaet Aps Keld Ellegaard Sørensen Engineer: Ivar Lykke Christensen A/S Floors: FLIB BYG Aps Furniture and Interior Materials: Dinesen (Douglas fir wood) | https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a0ba0f_1f5a9d1a06fa4f278a70cf94d6814f36~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_2400,h_1920,al_c,q_90/365.The%20Author's%20House%20by%20SLETH%20architects-Rasmus%20Hjortsh%C3%B8j%20-%20COAST%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 The Author's House Aarhus, Denmark sleth.dk Source: Published on Sep 23, 2025 by: Architectural Designer Micro Homes Premium Member More Buildings from Denmark Facts: Up Up Architecture Office SLETH architects Denmark Category: RESIDENTIAL House Project Type: Post Type: Building Country: Denmark Rasmus Hjortshøj - COAST Photographers: Architects: SLETH architects Area: 68 m² Year: 2021 City: Aarhus Construction: Tømre-snedkerfirmaet Keld Ellegaard Sørensen Client Private Description: the Architects Text description by Completed in 2020, The Author's House is a private, 68-square-meter writing and living retreat designed by Danish architectural firm SLETH. Situated in a protected forest near Aarhus, Denmark, the cabin is a contemporary interpretation of the classic woodland cabin, designed to harmonize with its natural surroundings. It was built on the existing plinth of a previous summer house, adhering to the area's strict building regulations. The client, a writer, sought an inspirational workspace that offered a close connection to nature, rather than a traditional holiday home. This focus on work over residence is reflected in the layout, which dedicates most of the space to a large, flexible living and studio area, with only a small sleeping loft and bathroom. The design emphasizes the transition between inside and out. Large, sliding glass doors allow the interior to extend onto an outdoor terrace, a feature that allows the writer to work in direct connection with the forest. The exterior is clad in a dark, reddish-brown copper, chosen to blend with the trunks of the surrounding beech trees and a nearby lake. This copper façade will naturally patinate over time, gradually turning green to further integrate the structure into the landscape. Inside, the material palette is warm and natural. The flooring, a mottled aggregate concrete, mimics the forest floor and extends out onto the terrace to blur the line between interior and exterior spaces. The interior is dominated by Douglas fir wood from Danish manufacturer Dinesen, used for the ceilings, built-in furniture, kitchen, staircase, and the home's walls, which are also lined with bookcases. In a splash of vibrant color, the fireplace is painted in a deep, electric blue. The project also features sustainable measures, including geothermal heating and an efficient use of materials, where leftover wood planks were used for additional furnishings. Credits Architects: SLETH (Søren Leth, partner and lead architect) Photography: Rasmus Hjortshøj – COAST Contractor: Tømre-Snedkerfirmaet Aps Keld Ellegaard Sørensen Engineer: Ivar Lykke Christensen A/S Floors: FLIB BYG Aps Furniture and Interior Materials: Dinesen (Douglas fir wood) 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 SLETH architects About SLETH architects: SLETH is a Danish architecture and urban planning firm founded by architects Søren Leth and Rasmus Therkildsen, known for bridging progressive urban vision with consistent design realization. The studio works internationally, focusing on urban development, landscape architecture, and the transformation of cultural heritage. They have gained recognition for their transdisciplinary approach and appreciation for the Modernist movement. Notable projects include Sonnesgade 11 and the Tønder Townhall. Category House Post Type Building Project Type RESIDENTIAL Country Denmark Year 2021 Area 68 m² Client Private Photographers Rasmus Hjortshøj - COAST 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

RETREATS | Cabin | Constructed in 2014 by Chilean studio DRAA (del Rio Arquitectos Asociados) for a budget of just $15,000, the Charred Cabin is a 15-square-meter weekend retreat located on a historic mountain road in Olmué, Chile. Situated on a steep hillside, the cabin is elevated on stilts to maximize views of the surrounding coastal mountains and historic landscape. Its design was influenced by the site's unique history and melancholy atmosphere, serving as a minimalist mountain hideout for an academic couple. The exterior cladding is made from inexpensive pine planks that have been traditionally charred on-site. This natural, chemical-free process protects the wood from decay, rot, and insects, while also creating a distinct black aesthetic that helps the structure blend into the rugged terrain. The cabin is built from prefabricated structural insulated panels (SIPs), which helped keep costs down and allowed for quick, efficient assembly by a small team. The interior of the cabin is defined by its simplicity and warmth. Plywood panels line the walls, concealing pipes and electrical wiring while providing a cozy finish that contrasts with the exterior. The main living area features a high ceiling that amplifies the sense of space. A black steel ladder provides access to a mezzanine sleeping loft above the kitchenette and wet bath. Clerestory windows in the loft frame panoramic views of the mountains, while a large window in the living area focuses on the valley below. Credits Architects: Nicolas del Rio, Felipe Camus, DRAA Location: Olmué, Chile Area: 15 m² Year: 2014 Photographs: Felipe Camus Design Team: Nicolas del Rio, Felipe Camus Collaborators: Gonzalo Pulgar, Magdalena Besomi, Freddy Alvarez Construction: Hector, Felipe, Matias Molina, Tito Lizana, Sergio Ramirez Sr&Jr | https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a0ba0f_16343f23d3a849a38be6572398aa99e6~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_2000,h_1495,al_c,q_90/124.Charred%20Cabin%20by%20DRAA-Felipe%20Camus%20(1).jpg Please Wait 124.Charred Cabin by DRAA-Felipe Camus (1).jpg Constructed in 2014 by Chilean studio DRAA (del Rio Arquitectos Asociados) for a budget of just $15,000, the Charred Cabin is a 15-square-meter weekend retreat located on a historic mountain road in Olmué, Chile. Situated on a steep hillside, the cabin is elevated on stilts to maximize views of the surrounding coastal mountains and historic landscape. Its design was influenced by the site's unique history and melancholy atmosphere, serving as a minimalist mountain hideout for an academic couple. The exterior cladding is made from inexpensive pine planks that have been traditionally charred on-site. This natural, chemical-free process protects the wood from decay, rot, and insects, while also creating a distinct black aesthetic that helps the structure blend into the rugged terrain. The cabin is built from prefabricated structural insulated panels (SIPs), which helped keep costs down and allowed for quick, efficient assembly by a small team. The interior of the cabin is defined by its simplicity and warmth. Plywood panels line the walls, concealing pipes and electrical wiring while providing a cozy finish that contrasts with the exterior. The main living area features a high ceiling that amplifies the sense of space. A black steel ladder provides access to a mezzanine sleeping loft above the kitchenette and wet bath. Clerestory windows in the loft frame panoramic views of the mountains, while a large window in the living area focuses on the valley below. Credits Architects: Nicolas del Rio, Felipe Camus, DRAA Location: Olmué, Chile Area: 15 m² Year: 2014 Photographs: Felipe Camus Design Team: Nicolas del Rio, Felipe Camus Collaborators: Gonzalo Pulgar, Magdalena Besomi, Freddy Alvarez Construction: Hector, Felipe, Matias Molina, Tito Lizana, Sergio Ramirez Sr&Jr 124.Charred Cabin by DRAA-Felipe Camus (14).jpg 124.Charred Cabin by DRAA-Felipe Camus (11).jpg 1/4 0 Product 2.7K Views 0 0 Pin Pin Private Public x Appreciators Appreciated Appreciate Please Log in Charred Cabin Olmué, Valparaíso, Chile Architects: DRAA DRAA Architecture Office Chile Area: Year: City: Client: 15 m² 2014 Olmué Construction: - Category: RETREATS Project Type: Cabin Post Type: Building Country: Chile Photographers: Felipe Camus the Architects Description: Constructed in 2014 by Chilean studio DRAA (del Rio Arquitectos Asociados) for a budget of just $15,000, the Charred Cabin is a 15-square-meter weekend retreat located on a historic mountain road in Olmué, Chile. Situated on a steep hillside, the cabin is elevated on stilts to maximize views of the surrounding coastal mountains and historic landscape. Its design was influenced by the site's unique history and melancholy atmosphere, serving as a minimalist mountain hideout for an academic couple. The exterior cladding is made from inexpensive pine planks that have been traditionally charred on-site. This natural, chemical-free process protects the wood from decay, rot, and insects, while also creating a distinct black aesthetic that helps the structure blend into the rugged terrain. The cabin is built from prefabricated structural insulated panels (SIPs), which helped keep costs down and allowed for quick, efficient assembly by a small team. The interior of the cabin is defined by its simplicity and warmth. Plywood panels line the walls, concealing pipes and electrical wiring while providing a cozy finish that contrasts with the exterior. The main living area features a high ceiling that amplifies the sense of space. A black steel ladder provides access to a mezzanine sleeping loft above the kitchenette and wet bath. Clerestory windows in the loft frame panoramic views of the mountains, while a large window in the living area focuses on the valley below. Credits Architects: Nicolas del Rio, Felipe Camus, DRAA Location: Olmué, Chile Area: 15 m² Year: 2014 Photographs: Felipe Camus Design Team: Nicolas del Rio, Felipe Camus Collaborators: Gonzalo Pulgar, Magdalena Besomi, Freddy Alvarez Construction: Hector, Felipe, Matias Molina, Tito Lizana, Sergio Ramirez Sr&Jr Published on September 23, 2025 by: Premium Member Architectural Designer Micro Homes View all Images +12 Plans & 2Ds Signup Signup as "Architecture Office" Signup as "Manufacturer" Comment ... 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MULTI-FUNCTIONAL | Cabin | Designed by Trondheim-based Bergersen Arkitekter AS and completed in 2017, Viewpoint Granasjøen is a small, multi-functional cabin situated in the scenic Trollheimen mountain region of Norway. Overlooking the Granasjøen lake, the structure serves as a modern reinterpretation of the traditional Norwegian gapahuk, or lean-to. It was designed in close collaboration with the client to serve a range of purposes, including a shelter, summer house, bath house, or grill shed. The cabin's design is heavily influenced by its surrounding landscape. The angled walls and roof help the small building blend seamlessly into the rugged, mountainous environment. A traditional turf roof provides insulation and further integrates the structure with the landscape by mimicking the natural greenery. The exterior is clad in dark brown stained wood, which was chosen to complement the existing main cabin on the property. Inside, the cabin is designed for both relaxation and appreciation of the outdoors. Large, floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors on the front facade can be opened up, blurring the line between inside and out and offering expansive views of the lake and mountains. A built-in wood bench wraps around two sides of the room, providing ample seating that faces the view. A small, built-in fireplace adds warmth and a cozy focal point. The interior features simple wood finishes and stone flooring that continues out onto the terrace. Project credits Architects: Bergersen Arkitekter AS Photography: Kjetil Nordø Location: Trollheimen, Norway Project Year: 2017 Manufacturers: Bergene Holm AS (interior wood panels), Otretek AS (furniture carpenter), Profil Fasade AS and Windoor AS (glass panels and doors) | https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a0ba0f_38b6dbdbd9ae42a9aca8ea51663290ae~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_1500,h_1000,al_c,q_85/55.Viewpoint%20Granasj%C3%B8en-Bergersen%20Arkitekter%20AS-Kjetil%20Nord%C3%B8%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 Viewpoint Granasjøen Nerskogen, Norway bergersenarkitekter.no Source: Published on Sep 23, 2025 by: Architectural Designer Micro Homes Premium Member More Buildings from Norway Facts: Up Up Architecture Office Bergersen Arkitekter AS Norway Category: MULTI-FUNCTIONAL Cabin Project Type: Post Type: Building Country: Norway Kjetil Nordø Photographers: Architects: Bergersen Arkitekter AS Area: 18 m² Year: 2017 City: Nerskogen Construction: Roar Havdal, SHR Bygg AS Client Description: the Architects Text description by Designed by Trondheim-based Bergersen Arkitekter AS and completed in 2017, Viewpoint Granasjøen is a small, multi-functional cabin situated in the scenic Trollheimen mountain region of Norway. Overlooking the Granasjøen lake, the structure serves as a modern reinterpretation of the traditional Norwegian gapahuk, or lean-to. It was designed in close collaboration with the client to serve a range of purposes, including a shelter, summer house, bath house, or grill shed. The cabin's design is heavily influenced by its surrounding landscape. The angled walls and roof help the small building blend seamlessly into the rugged, mountainous environment. A traditional turf roof provides insulation and further integrates the structure with the landscape by mimicking the natural greenery. The exterior is clad in dark brown stained wood, which was chosen to complement the existing main cabin on the property. Inside, the cabin is designed for both relaxation and appreciation of the outdoors. Large, floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors on the front facade can be opened up, blurring the line between inside and out and offering expansive views of the lake and mountains. A built-in wood bench wraps around two sides of the room, providing ample seating that faces the view. A small, built-in fireplace adds warmth and a cozy focal point. The interior features simple wood finishes and stone flooring that continues out onto the terrace. Project credits Architects: Bergersen Arkitekter AS Photography: Kjetil Nordø Location: Trollheimen, Norway Project Year: 2017 Manufacturers: Bergene Holm AS (interior wood panels), Otretek AS (furniture carpenter), Profil Fasade AS and Windoor AS (glass panels and doors) 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 Bergersen Arkitekter AS About Bergersen Arkitekter AS: Bergersen Arkitekter is Trondheim's oldest architectural office, founded in 1955 by city architect Knut Bergersen. The firm is known for its wide-ranging experience, covering urban planning, restoration, and conservation, as well as the design of residential, commercial, and public buildings. With a team of architects and interior architects, the firm emphasizes innovative and creative problem-solving while upholding a strong professional framework. Category Cabin Post Type Building Project Type MULTI-FUNCTIONAL Country Norway Year 2017 Area 18 m² Client Photographers Kjetil Nordø 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 | Thunder Top Cabin is a unique extension designed by Gartnerfuglen Arkitekter for an existing family log cabin in the Hardangervidda mountain plateau of Norway, approximately 1,000 meters above sea level. Located in a barren moorland landscape of weather-beaten dwarf birches and heathers, the project was created for a multigenerational family to better accommodate holiday gatherings. Rather than mimicking the traditional log cabin, the architects opted for a contemporary timber-clad structure featuring a dramatic, stepped roof. This design is both a visual contrast to the older building and a clever functional element. The 17-meter-long extension is connected to the original cabin by a glass hallway that houses a wardrobe and a utility sink. This transparent corridor provides a seamless transition and fills the connecting space with natural light. The exterior of the extension is clad with untreated ore-pine, a durable material traditionally used for medieval stave churches in Scandinavia. The colorful window and door frames offer a playful touch and are inspired by the marks used on Norwegian hiking trails. The distinctive triangular shape of the cabin serves a functional purpose by creating turbulence, which prevents snow from piling up on the south-facing terrace. The stepped roof, which has 30 steps from top to bottom, is one of the cabin's most celebrated features. During the summer, it functions as a viewing platform, offering panoramic vistas of the surrounding moorlands and a nearby lake. In winter, when covered in a thick layer of snow, the roof becomes a natural ski and sledding ramp, a playful nod to the legendary Norwegian skier Sondre Norheim. Inside, the cabin features a single, minimalist, double-height space lined with wood. This open-plan interior is meant to be a versatile and simple "landscape" for the family to use for various activities, from relaxing to working. The interior's minimalism is intentional, encouraging spontaneous living that will add character to the space over time. Nooks around the edges serve as cozy reading corners, while a ladder leads to a ceiling-height mezzanine. The cabin effectively functions as an "inhabitable beacon," a modern peak that allows its inhabitants to engage with the stunning Hardangervidda landscape. Credits Architecture: Gartnerfuglen Arkitekter Designers: Astrid Rohde Wang, Ole Larsen and Olav Lunde Arneberg Construction: Gartnerfuglen Arkitekter Photography: Ivar Kvaal | https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a0ba0f_2a5ed7ea177c4c0fb00398b1a675b7c5~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_1361,h_1000,al_c,q_85/161.Thunder%20Top%20Cabin%20by%20Gartnerfuglen%20Arkitekter-Ivar%20Kvaal%20(1).jpg Please Wait 161.Thunder Top Cabin by Gartnerfuglen Arkitekter-Ivar Kvaal (1).jpg Thunder Top Cabin is a unique extension designed by Gartnerfuglen Arkitekter for an existing family log cabin in the Hardangervidda mountain plateau of Norway, approximately 1,000 meters above sea level. Located in a barren moorland landscape of weather-beaten dwarf birches and heathers, the project was created for a multigenerational family to better accommodate holiday gatherings. Rather than mimicking the traditional log cabin, the architects opted for a contemporary timber-clad structure featuring a dramatic, stepped roof. This design is both a visual contrast to the older building and a clever functional element. The 17-meter-long extension is connected to the original cabin by a glass hallway that houses a wardrobe and a utility sink. This transparent corridor provides a seamless transition and fills the connecting space with natural light. The exterior of the extension is clad with untreated ore-pine, a durable material traditionally used for medieval stave churches in Scandinavia. The colorful window and door frames offer a playful touch and are inspired by the marks used on Norwegian hiking trails. The distinctive triangular shape of the cabin serves a functional purpose by creating turbulence, which prevents snow from piling up on the south-facing terrace. The stepped roof, which has 30 steps from top to bottom, is one of the cabin's most celebrated features. During the summer, it functions as a viewing platform, offering panoramic vistas of the surrounding moorlands and a nearby lake. In winter, when covered in a thick layer of snow, the roof becomes a natural ski and sledding ramp, a playful nod to the legendary Norwegian skier Sondre Norheim. Inside, the cabin features a single, minimalist, double-height space lined with wood. This open-plan interior is meant to be a versatile and simple "landscape" for the family to use for various activities, from relaxing to working. The interior's minimalism is intentional, encouraging spontaneous living that will add character to the space over time. Nooks around the edges serve as cozy reading corners, while a ladder leads to a ceiling-height mezzanine. The cabin effectively functions as an "inhabitable beacon," a modern peak that allows its inhabitants to engage with the stunning Hardangervidda landscape. Credits Architecture: Gartnerfuglen Arkitekter Designers: Astrid Rohde Wang, Ole Larsen and Olav Lunde Arneberg Construction: Gartnerfuglen Arkitekter Photography: Ivar Kvaal 161.Thunder Top Cabin by Gartnerfuglen Arkitekter-Ivar Kvaal (9).jpg 161.Thunder Top Cabin by Gartnerfuglen Arkitekter-Ivar Kvaal (7).jpg 1/6 0 Product 2.9K Views 0 0 Pin Pin Private Public x Appreciators Appreciated Appreciate Please Log in Thunder Top Cabin Telemark, Norway Architects: Gartnerfuglen Arkitekter Gartnerfuglen Arkitekter Architecture Office Norway Area: Year: City: Client: 44 m² 2018 Telemark Construction: Telemark Miljøbygg Category: RESIDENTIAL Project Type: Cabin Post Type: Building Country: Norway Photographers: Ivar Kvaal the Architects Description: Thunder Top Cabin is a unique extension designed by Gartnerfuglen Arkitekter for an existing family log cabin in the Hardangervidda mountain plateau of Norway, approximately 1,000 meters above sea level. Located in a barren moorland landscape of weather-beaten dwarf birches and heathers, the project was created for a multigenerational family to better accommodate holiday gatherings. Rather than mimicking the traditional log cabin, the architects opted for a contemporary timber-clad structure featuring a dramatic, stepped roof. This design is both a visual contrast to the older building and a clever functional element. The 17-meter-long extension is connected to the original cabin by a glass hallway that houses a wardrobe and a utility sink. This transparent corridor provides a seamless transition and fills the connecting space with natural light. The exterior of the extension is clad with untreated ore-pine, a durable material traditionally used for medieval stave churches in Scandinavia. The colorful window and door frames offer a playful touch and are inspired by the marks used on Norwegian hiking trails. The distinctive triangular shape of the cabin serves a functional purpose by creating turbulence, which prevents snow from piling up on the south-facing terrace. The stepped roof, which has 30 steps from top to bottom, is one of the cabin's most celebrated features. During the summer, it functions as a viewing platform, offering panoramic vistas of the surrounding moorlands and a nearby lake. In winter, when covered in a thick layer of snow, the roof becomes a natural ski and sledding ramp, a playful nod to the legendary Norwegian skier Sondre Norheim. Inside, the cabin features a single, minimalist, double-height space lined with wood. This open-plan interior is meant to be a versatile and simple "landscape" for the family to use for various activities, from relaxing to working. The interior's minimalism is intentional, encouraging spontaneous living that will add character to the space over time. Nooks around the edges serve as cozy reading corners, while a ladder leads to a ceiling-height mezzanine. The cabin effectively functions as an "inhabitable beacon," a modern peak that allows its inhabitants to engage with the stunning Hardangervidda landscape. Credits Architecture: Gartnerfuglen Arkitekter Designers: Astrid Rohde Wang, Ole Larsen and Olav Lunde Arneberg Construction: Gartnerfuglen Arkitekter Photography: Ivar Kvaal Published on September 23, 2025 by: Premium Member Architectural Designer Micro Homes View all Images +16 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 Gartnerfuglen Arkitekter More Projects by Please Wait Thunder Top Cabin Close ...

RESIDENTIAL | Cabin | The Jewell Box, a collaborative design by Mell Lawrence Architects and Citizen Artist, is a multifunctional guest house and retreat nestled among Austin, Texas's live oak trees. Designed for a client who wanted a "cabin in the woods," the 1,100-square-foot structure serves as an escape, a place of play, and a space for guests. Its compact, solid street-facing exterior, clad in timber, provides privacy, while the interior and rear facades open up completely to embrace the lush natural landscape and creek below. Maximizing the connection to its surroundings, the design is flanked by two large live oak trees that provide natural shade. The architects incorporated large, double-height steel and glass doors that fill the home with natural light and expand the main living space into the outdoors. The interior features a double-height living and dining area, with the kitchen and bathroom integrated discreetly into a back wall, keeping the central space open and airy. A lofted bedroom, offering a "treehouse feel," overlooks the living area and opens onto a screened porch nestled among the tree branches. The interior palette combines a contemporary architectural shell with warm, curated details inspired by European craft. Materials like sandy blonde timber, blue and ochre tiles, and linen curtains soften the transition between the sleek exterior and the inviting interior. Found objects and collected treasures brought back from Europe add a personal, handmade touch to the smaller, more intimate spaces. The balance of permanence—achieved through the home's deep foundations—and a cabin-like flexibility allows the structure to adapt to different uses, from a stage for entertaining to a private sanctuary. Project credits Architecture: Mell Lawrence Architects Interior Design: Citizen Artist Build: Wilmington Gordon Photography: Nathan Kirkman & Leonid Furmansky Landscape Design: James David Landscape Construction: Jackson Broussard Project Team: Mell Lawrence, Hector Martell, Morgan Parker | https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a0ba0f_9427e93332b44fd981ee9a2ee27613ea~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_1500,h_917,al_c,q_85/276.Jewell%20Box%20by%20Mell%20Lawrence%20Architects-Nathan%20Kirkman%20%26%20Leonid%20Furmansky%20(1).jpg Out of gallery 1/0 Out of gallery Private Public Pin Pin 0 x Appreciators 0 3D models Product 1.5K Views 0 Appreciated Appreciate Please login to appreciate Jewell Box Austin, TX, USA melllawrencearchitects.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 Mell Lawrence Architects United States Category: RESIDENTIAL Cabin Project Type: Post Type: Building Country: United States Nathan Kirkman, Leonid Furmansky Photographers: Architects: Mell Lawrence Architects Area: 1100 ft² Year: 2019 City: Austin, Texas Construction: Wilmington Gordon, Drophouse Design Client Description: the Architects Text description by The Jewell Box, a collaborative design by Mell Lawrence Architects and Citizen Artist, is a multifunctional guest house and retreat nestled among Austin, Texas's live oak trees. Designed for a client who wanted a "cabin in the woods," the 1,100-square-foot structure serves as an escape, a place of play, and a space for guests. Its compact, solid street-facing exterior, clad in timber, provides privacy, while the interior and rear facades open up completely to embrace the lush natural landscape and creek below. Maximizing the connection to its surroundings, the design is flanked by two large live oak trees that provide natural shade. The architects incorporated large, double-height steel and glass doors that fill the home with natural light and expand the main living space into the outdoors. The interior features a double-height living and dining area, with the kitchen and bathroom integrated discreetly into a back wall, keeping the central space open and airy. A lofted bedroom, offering a "treehouse feel," overlooks the living area and opens onto a screened porch nestled among the tree branches. The interior palette combines a contemporary architectural shell with warm, curated details inspired by European craft. Materials like sandy blonde timber, blue and ochre tiles, and linen curtains soften the transition between the sleek exterior and the inviting interior. Found objects and collected treasures brought back from Europe add a personal, handmade touch to the smaller, more intimate spaces. The balance of permanence—achieved through the home's deep foundations—and a cabin-like flexibility allows the structure to adapt to different uses, from a stage for entertaining to a private sanctuary. Project credits Architecture: Mell Lawrence Architects Interior Design: Citizen Artist Build: Wilmington Gordon Photography: Nathan Kirkman & Leonid Furmansky Landscape Design: James David Landscape Construction: Jackson Broussard Project Team: Mell Lawrence, Hector Martell, Morgan Parker 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 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 Mell Lawrence Architects About Mell Lawrence Architects: Mell Lawrence Architects is an award-winning architectural design firm based in Austin, Texas, known for creating modern, site-specific, and elegant residential and commercial projects. The firm, led by founder Mell Lawrence, is praised for its ability to merge indoor and outdoor spaces, use honest and natural materials, and embrace a sense of place. With a focus on sustainable and timeless design, Mell Lawrence Architects has received numerous awards, including the AIA Austin Firm of the Year in 2001, and its work has been widely published. Category Cabin Post Type Building Project Type RESIDENTIAL Country United States Year 2019 Area 1100 ft² Client Photographers Nathan Kirkman, Leonid Furmansky 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 | Summer House | Built in 2014, the Qvarsebo Summerhouse, also known as the Summer House in Dalarna, is an 85-square-meter minimalist retreat located in Västerbyn, Sweden, and designed by architect Leo Qvarsebo for himself and his children. The house, with its striking triangular profile, was conceived as a "treehouse for adults" and is nestled between a forest and a cow pasture, with panoramic views toward a nearby lake. To maximize the benefits of its scenic location, the house features three distinct levels, with a bay window on each to frame different views and create a sense of discovery as one climbs the internal stairs. The open-plan, split-level design creates a hierarchy of spaces, from the more communal living room and kitchen on the ground floor to the more intimate sleeping areas on the upper levels. The top-floor bedroom is designed to feel like a sleeping nest under the stars. A playful and interactive element of the design is the steeply inclined facade, which serves as a climbing wall, complete with a rope hanging from the peak of the roof for access. A large timber deck extends from the front of the house, offering additional living space with swings and lounges. The house was built entirely from wood, with a frame of wooden beams forming the A-frame structure. The exterior is clad in Swedish pine treated with a grey-hued pigmented wood protection from SiOO:X on the gables and a green "forest" colored treatment on other sides to help it blend with the woodland. Inside, the walls, ceiling, and floors are lined with birch plywood salvaged from a dismantled puzzle factory, and custom-built furniture was crafted from plywood to suit the split-level design. Credits Architect: Leo Qvarsebo Developer: Leo Qvarsebo, Mattias Granwald, Robobygg AB Construction: Catherine Carrick, Konkret AB Carpenters: Leo, Elias, Robert, Hanna, Karl, Linnea, Mattias Granwald, Tobbe, Pappa Photographer: Leo Qvarsebo | https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a0ba0f_72033a8b35304ee18833a95348b6b179~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_1800,h_1200,al_c,q_90/243.Qvarsebo%20Summerhouse%20by%20Leo%20Qvarsebo%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 Qvarsebo Summerhouse 776 93 Västerby, Sweden leoqvarsebo.se Source: Published on Sep 23, 2025 by: Architectural Designer Micro Homes Premium Member More Buildings from Sweden Facts: Up Up Architecture Office Leo Qvarsebo Sweden Category: RESIDENTIAL Summer House Project Type: Post Type: Building Country: Sweden Leo Qvarsebo Photographers: Architects: Leo Qvarsebo Area: 85 m² Year: 2014 City: Västerbyn, Dalarna Construction: Catherine Carrick, Konkret AB Client - Description: the Architects Text description by Built in 2014, the Qvarsebo Summerhouse, also known as the Summer House in Dalarna, is an 85-square-meter minimalist retreat located in Västerbyn, Sweden, and designed by architect Leo Qvarsebo for himself and his children. The house, with its striking triangular profile, was conceived as a "treehouse for adults" and is nestled between a forest and a cow pasture, with panoramic views toward a nearby lake. To maximize the benefits of its scenic location, the house features three distinct levels, with a bay window on each to frame different views and create a sense of discovery as one climbs the internal stairs. The open-plan, split-level design creates a hierarchy of spaces, from the more communal living room and kitchen on the ground floor to the more intimate sleeping areas on the upper levels. The top-floor bedroom is designed to feel like a sleeping nest under the stars. A playful and interactive element of the design is the steeply inclined facade, which serves as a climbing wall, complete with a rope hanging from the peak of the roof for access. A large timber deck extends from the front of the house, offering additional living space with swings and lounges. The house was built entirely from wood, with a frame of wooden beams forming the A-frame structure. The exterior is clad in Swedish pine treated with a grey-hued pigmented wood protection from SiOO:X on the gables and a green "forest" colored treatment on other sides to help it blend with the woodland. Inside, the walls, ceiling, and floors are lined with birch plywood salvaged from a dismantled puzzle factory, and custom-built furniture was crafted from plywood to suit the split-level design. Credits Architect: Leo Qvarsebo Developer: Leo Qvarsebo, Mattias Granwald, Robobygg AB Construction: Catherine Carrick, Konkret AB Carpenters: Leo, Elias, Robert, Hanna, Karl, Linnea, Mattias Granwald, Tobbe, Pappa Photographer: Leo Qvarsebo 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 Leo Qvarsebo About Leo Qvarsebo: Leo Qvarsebo is a Swedish architect known for his contextual and often experimental approach to design, which is showcased through his own practice Studio LQAB and his work as head of Mixed Use at the architectural firm Equator in Stockholm. He is particularly recognized for projects like his triangular summer house in Dalarna, which doubles as a climbing wall, reflecting his philosophy of integrating architecture with nature and creating spaces that feel like "treehouses for adults". His work frequently incorporates natural materials like wood and salvaged components, emphasizing functionality and a connection to the landscape. Category Summer House Post Type Building Project Type RESIDENTIAL Country Sweden Year 2014 Area 85 m² Client - Photographers Leo Qvarsebo 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 | Tiny Home | Completed in 2019, Maison Silex (Flint Shelter) is a tiny, 45-square-meter cabin designed by Maud Thoumyre of TAM Architecte. Situated in the village of Veules-les-Roses along France's Alabaster Coast, the cabin draws inspiration from the area's history and landscape, which is defined by flint, brick, and sandstone. The cabin's design is a protective response to the coastal climate, acting as a shelter from the harsh wind, rain, and sea spray. The house is intentionally reminiscent of the area's historic flint-and-brick homes. The small structure is built into a grassy cliffside slope overlooking the sea. Its design emphasizes the dichotomy between being open to the sun and sea during the day and closed off for intimacy and security in the evening. The exterior features load-bearing flint walls, referencing the material common in the region, while the interior is finished with slate flooring. A wood-burning fireplace provides warmth and a cozy atmosphere against the coastal storms. The cabin's windows provide views of the sea, which, along with the sky, are a constant part of the cabin's experience. Credits Architect: Maud Thoumyre Architecte (TAM Architecte) Architectural Team: Maud Thoumyre and Nicolas Lemoine Photography: Nathan R. Lainé Manufacturers: Autodesk, Adobe, CMEG, T2C, Technibaie Location: Veules-les-Roses, France | https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a0ba0f_79eb1b11a8d24f5b88533f79697a0647~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_2400,h_1601,al_c,q_90/394.Maison%20Silex%20(Flint%20Shelter)%20by%20TAM%20Architecte-Nathan%20R.%20Lain%C3%A9%20photographer%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 Maison Silex (Flint Shelter) Veules-les-Roses, France tamarchitecte.com Source: Published on Sep 23, 2025 by: Architectural Designer Micro Homes Premium Member More Buildings from France Facts: Up Up Architecture Office TAM Architecte France Category: RESIDENTIAL Tiny Home Project Type: Post Type: Building Country: France Nathan R. Lainé Photographers: Architects: TAM Architecte Area: 45 m² Year: 2015 City: Veules-les-Roses Construction: - Client - Description: the Architects Text description by Completed in 2019, Maison Silex (Flint Shelter) is a tiny, 45-square-meter cabin designed by Maud Thoumyre of TAM Architecte. Situated in the village of Veules-les-Roses along France's Alabaster Coast, the cabin draws inspiration from the area's history and landscape, which is defined by flint, brick, and sandstone. The cabin's design is a protective response to the coastal climate, acting as a shelter from the harsh wind, rain, and sea spray. The house is intentionally reminiscent of the area's historic flint-and-brick homes. The small structure is built into a grassy cliffside slope overlooking the sea. Its design emphasizes the dichotomy between being open to the sun and sea during the day and closed off for intimacy and security in the evening. The exterior features load-bearing flint walls, referencing the material common in the region, while the interior is finished with slate flooring. A wood-burning fireplace provides warmth and a cozy atmosphere against the coastal storms. The cabin's windows provide views of the sea, which, along with the sky, are a constant part of the cabin's experience. Credits Architect: Maud Thoumyre Architecte (TAM Architecte) Architectural Team: Maud Thoumyre and Nicolas Lemoine Photography: Nathan R. Lainé Manufacturers: Autodesk, Adobe, CMEG, T2C, Technibaie Location: Veules-les-Roses, France 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 TAM Architecte About TAM Architecte: TAM architecte, led by Maud Thoumyre, is a French architectural practice known for its modern approach that respects local context and materials, specializing in projects involving biosourced study and construction. They are experienced in working with agencies and communities and focus on creating ecological and energy-efficient buildings through bioclimatic principles and sustainable materials. Their notable work includes the "Flint Shelter" house on the Normandy cliff, which utilized local flint and slate. The practice also works on renovations and extensions, often incorporating materials like wood wool insulation, lime hemp render, and straw insulation. They aim to create homes that are safe and comfortable even in challenging weather conditions. Category Tiny Home Post Type Building Project Type RESIDENTIAL Country France Year 2015 Area 45 m² Client - Photographers Nathan R. Lainé 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 PROJECT & CLIENTS Kiddy Kitty Court House is an alteration and additions project to an arts and crafts cottage in Moonee Ponds, Melbourne. The owners, AFL player Ben Brown and marriage celebrant Hester Brown, came to us as excited parents to be. They loved their charming 2-bedroom cottage in Moonee Ponds but recognised it would not meet the demands of a growing family. Their brief was to create a family home that was light, bright, and joyous to accommodate their future kiddy’s, two kitty’s, and their busy sport loving lives. THE BRIEF The existing cottage consisted of 2 bedrooms, a charm filled living room, a small combined kitchen eating area and the cutest original bathroom with blue and pink tiles and matching blue fixtures. Although charming, the house was small, cut off from its large north facing garden, had no heating or cooling and with a 2m tall owner there were issues around head heights (Ben would hit his head while cooking!) The brief from Ben and Hester was to provide 2 additional kids bedrooms with adjoining bathroom, a large open plan living and dining and kitchen to accommodate large family gatherings. An important space to define for Hester was a separate office and welcoming sitting room for her client meetings. This space needed to be able to shut-down or open-up to the main house, as required. Hester also wanted a retreat to pamper and bath that had an expansive garden view. In addition to the functional brief was the owners desire to retain the character of the cottage, and ensure charm and personality was carried through the new house additions. THE DESIGN INTENT & OUTCOME We set about designing with the intention to minimise alterations the original fabric of the cottage - both for heritage value and cost savings. The original vestibule, sitting room and both bedrooms were retained. The sitting room and 2nd bedroom, with polished original timber floorboards and soft pink rendered walls, now perform as Hester’s reception rooms for her thriving celebrants business. A large arched pomanian pink door shuts this space down during client meetings or is opened up to hustle of family life as a second living space. The existing kitchen was demolished and converted into a WIR and ensuite with double arched vanities and separate step-down wet room. A walk-in shower and freestanding bath sits in front of full height glazing overlooking a fern filled courtyard. Pink floor tiles and arches with coloured grout accents continue the aesthetic of the house, which was inspired by the cottages original pink and blue bathroom that sadly was demolished. The blue bathroom fixtures from the original bathroom were repurposed in the kids bathroom to ensure that charm was not limited to the original cottage only. The pink arched door signifies the end of the original cottage. A new glazed link connects the cottage to a new two storey wing. Fern filled courtyards flank either side of the link filtering light and ventilation through both old and new sections of the house. Separating the old and new sections provided the opportunity to retain the Northern exposure for the cottage while still maximising Northern frontage for the new addition. The main central courtyard also fulfilled the brief for a secure shaded kitty space. Terracotta tiles lead down to the new living area, or up timber stairs to the kids zone. Once within the new living area light streams in and views peer out to various courtyard and garden spaces. The polished concrete floor, white walls and large expanses of glass are interjected with warm timber joinery and brick plinth seating elements. The joinery conceals an active life - footballs, basketballs, children’s toys, board games and tv - that can all be shut away during moments of calm. The combined kitchen, pantry and laundry space becomes a hub for cooking, prep, craft, cat stuff, storage and washing on the go. An arched chalkboard is a playful organiser for a busy family, and lots of fun for the kids. Painted white exposed rafters and detailed dowel joinery provides texture and pattern which is repeated up the stairwell and into the kids room robes. It results in the connection of spaces and the effect is light and somewhat playful. The 2 bedroom kids zone is white and lofty with splashes of colour and whimsy. The bathroom, although compact, has ample storage in under seat drawers that also provides a comfy spot for grown-ups during bath time. THE MATERIALS Ben & Hester wanted a thoughtful renovation and new addition to their house: they did not want unnecessary waste, oversized spaces, elaborate claddings or high maintenance. The exterior of the house was derived from pure simple forms with a robust minimal material pallet in shades of white. The interior material pallet was kept simple and robust with extensive use of white laminate joinery and timber veneer. Pops of coloured grout, and tiles and white timber detailing add visual interest and charm. The focus is all about light, colour, texture, and pattern: reinforcing the houses liveability and lovability. SUSTAINABILITY The front heritage section of the house had high-level insulation added to the ceiling and windows replaced with double glazed to bring the house up to meet modern energy efficiency standards. The new addition is North facing with large expanses of glass for maximum solar gain. The floor layout has an abundance of window openings that enable good ventilation and cross flow. The new additions have high-level insulation added to walls, ceiling and under the concrete slab and double gazing throughout. The orientation, double glazing and the thermal mass from the polished concrete floor makes for a warm house in winter barely needing mechanical heating during the day. The house uses LED lighting and has had a new 6kW solar system. The site has an 4000ltr rainwater harvesting system that is used to irrigate the garden and is connected for toilet flushing. Built: Sargant Constructions Landscape Design: Three Acres LA Sitting Room: Sister Chair by Dowel Jones, Albizzate tube chair from CCSS, brass tables & danish desk from Angelucci 20th Century Living room: ‘Bonza’ artwork by Ruby MacKinnon, artwork by Kamara Morgan. Link: artwork by Eduardo De Luca | https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a02f20_1e01a37de7214008baec08d6ffc39eda~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_2000,h_1334,al_c,q_90/kiddy-kitty-court-house-kuzman-architecture_22%20(1).jpg Please Wait Kiddy Kitty Court House- Kuzman Architecture-Photographs-Tess Kelly (1).jpg Kiddy Kitty Court House- Kuzman Architecture-Photographs-Tess Kelly (4).jpg Kiddy Kitty Court House- Kuzman Architecture-Photographs-Tess Kelly (6).jpg 1/6 0 Product 4.3K Views 0 0 Pin Pin Private Public x Appreciators Appreciated Appreciate Please Log in Kiddy Kitty Court House Moonee Ponds VIC 3039, Australia Architects: Kuzman Architecture Kuzman Architecture Architecture Office Australia Area: Year: City: Client: 2022 Moonee Ponds Ben & Hester Construction: Category: RESIDENTIAL Project Type: House Post Type: Building Country: Australia Photographers: Tess Kelly the Architects Description: THE PROJECT & CLIENTS Kiddy Kitty Court House is an alteration and additions project to an arts and crafts cottage in Moonee Ponds, Melbourne. The owners, AFL player Ben Brown and marriage celebrant Hester Brown, came to us as excited parents to be. They loved their charming 2-bedroom cottage in Moonee Ponds but recognised it would not meet the demands of a growing family. Their brief was to create a family home that was light, bright, and joyous to accommodate their future kiddy’s, two kitty’s, and their busy sport loving lives. THE BRIEF The existing cottage consisted of 2 bedrooms, a charm filled living room, a small combined kitchen eating area and the cutest original bathroom with blue and pink tiles and matching blue fixtures. Although charming, the house was small, cut off from its large north facing garden, had no heating or cooling and with a 2m tall owner there were issues around head heights (Ben would hit his head while cooking!) The brief from Ben and Hester was to provide 2 additional kids bedrooms with adjoining bathroom, a large open plan living and dining and kitchen to accommodate large family gatherings. An important space to define for Hester was a separate office and welcoming sitting room for her client meetings. This space needed to be able to shut-down or open-up to the main house, as required. Hester also wanted a retreat to pamper and bath that had an expansive garden view. In addition to the functional brief was the owners desire to retain the character of the cottage, and ensure charm and personality was carried through the new house additions. THE DESIGN INTENT & OUTCOME We set about designing with the intention to minimise alterations the original fabric of the cottage - both for heritage value and cost savings. The original vestibule, sitting room and both bedrooms were retained. The sitting room and 2nd bedroom, with polished original timber floorboards and soft pink rendered walls, now perform as Hester’s reception rooms for her thriving celebrants business. A large arched pomanian pink door shuts this space down during client meetings or is opened up to hustle of family life as a second living space. The existing kitchen was demolished and converted into a WIR and ensuite with double arched vanities and separate step-down wet room. A walk-in shower and freestanding bath sits in front of full height glazing overlooking a fern filled courtyard. Pink floor tiles and arches with coloured grout accents continue the aesthetic of the house, which was inspired by the cottages original pink and blue bathroom that sadly was demolished. The blue bathroom fixtures from the original bathroom were repurposed in the kids bathroom to ensure that charm was not limited to the original cottage only. The pink arched door signifies the end of the original cottage. A new glazed link connects the cottage to a new two storey wing. Fern filled courtyards flank either side of the link filtering light and ventilation through both old and new sections of the house. Separating the old and new sections provided the opportunity to retain the Northern exposure for the cottage while still maximising Northern frontage for the new addition. The main central courtyard also fulfilled the brief for a secure shaded kitty space. Terracotta tiles lead down to the new living area, or up timber stairs to the kids zone. Once within the new living area light streams in and views peer out to various courtyard and garden spaces. The polished concrete floor, white walls and large expanses of glass are interjected with warm timber joinery and brick plinth seating elements. The joinery conceals an active life - footballs, basketballs, children’s toys, board games and tv - that can all be shut away during moments of calm. The combined kitchen, pantry and laundry space becomes a hub for cooking, prep, craft, cat stuff, storage and washing on the go. An arched chalkboard is a playful organiser for a busy family, and lots of fun for the kids. Painted white exposed rafters and detailed dowel joinery provides texture and pattern which is repeated up the stairwell and into the kids room robes. It results in the connection of spaces and the effect is light and somewhat playful. The 2 bedroom kids zone is white and lofty with splashes of colour and whimsy. The bathroom, although compact, has ample storage in under seat drawers that also provides a comfy spot for grown-ups during bath time. THE MATERIALS Ben & Hester wanted a thoughtful renovation and new addition to their house: they did not want unnecessary waste, oversized spaces, elaborate claddings or high maintenance. The exterior of the house was derived from pure simple forms with a robust minimal material pallet in shades of white. The interior material pallet was kept simple and robust with extensive use of white laminate joinery and timber veneer. Pops of coloured grout, and tiles and white timber detailing add visual interest and charm. The focus is all about light, colour, texture, and pattern: reinforcing the houses liveability and lovability. SUSTAINABILITY The front heritage section of the house had high-level insulation added to the ceiling and windows replaced with double glazed to bring the house up to meet modern energy efficiency standards. The new addition is North facing with large expanses of glass for maximum solar gain. The floor layout has an abundance of window openings that enable good ventilation and cross flow. The new additions have high-level insulation added to walls, ceiling and under the concrete slab and double gazing throughout. The orientation, double glazing and the thermal mass from the polished concrete floor makes for a warm house in winter barely needing mechanical heating during the day. The house uses LED lighting and has had a new 6kW solar system. The site has an 4000ltr rainwater harvesting system that is used to irrigate the garden and is connected for toilet flushing. Built: Sargant Constructions Landscape Design: Three Acres LA Sitting Room: Sister Chair by Dowel Jones, Albizzate tube chair from CCSS, brass tables & danish desk from Angelucci 20th Century Living room: ‘Bonza’ artwork by Ruby MacKinnon, artwork by Kamara Morgan. Link: artwork by Eduardo De Luca Published on September 16, 2024 by: Premium Member Architectural Designer Markitekt View all Images +17 Out of gallery Plans & 2Ds Out of gallery 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 Kuzman Architecture More Projects by Please Wait Kiddy Kitty Court House Close ...

RESIDENTIAL | House | The Wiggins house in Sumner, Christchurch, New Zealand, is a family home designed by Urbanfunction Architecture and completed in 2022. Facing challenges such as a narrow site in a flood zone and proximity to neighbors, the design incorporates a gable form and central axis as a nod to the site's original cottage. The layout includes staggered garage and living wings that create courtyards to enhance natural light indoors. The exterior combines Abodo Sioo:x timber cladding and reclaimed bricks at the entrance. Inside, a glass door provides a view through a hallway with lime plaster, leading to a bright, open-plan living area featuring a double-height ceiling and mezzanine. The interior design uses natural materials like reclaimed brick and timber, along with textured plaster and curves, to soften the space. Upstairs, windows offer views of the Port Hills, and there's a hidden room. Credits Architecture: Urbanfunction Architecture Interior Designer: Abbie Herniman, The Home Maker Builder: BUILT CHCH Photography: ABI Interiors, Anna McLeod | https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a0ba0f_eaf47dd4c1094cfba78d935510e46656~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_1500,h_2249,al_c,q_90/408.Wiggins%20by%20urbanfunction-ABI%20Interiors%2C%20Anna%20McLeod%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 The Wiggins house Sumner, Christchurch 8081, New Zealand urbanfunction.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 ⁠urbanfunction New Zealand Category: RESIDENTIAL House Project Type: Post Type: Building Country: New Zealand ABI Interiors, Anna McLeod Photographers: Architects: urbanfunction Area: - Year: 2022 City: Christchurch Construction: BUILT CHCH Client Description: the Architects Text description by The Wiggins house in Sumner, Christchurch, New Zealand, is a family home designed by Urbanfunction Architecture and completed in 2022. Facing challenges such as a narrow site in a flood zone and proximity to neighbors, the design incorporates a gable form and central axis as a nod to the site's original cottage. The layout includes staggered garage and living wings that create courtyards to enhance natural light indoors. The exterior combines Abodo Sioo:x timber cladding and reclaimed bricks at the entrance. Inside, a glass door provides a view through a hallway with lime plaster, leading to a bright, open-plan living area featuring a double-height ceiling and mezzanine. The interior design uses natural materials like reclaimed brick and timber, along with textured plaster and curves, to soften the space. Upstairs, windows offer views of the Port Hills, and there's a hidden room. Credits Architecture: Urbanfunction Architecture Interior Designer: Abbie Herniman, The Home Maker Builder: BUILT CHCH Photography: ABI Interiors, Anna McLeod 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 ⁠urbanfunction About ⁠urbanfunction: Urbanfunction is a Christchurch-based architectural practice specializing in bespoke residential, commercial, and renovation projects throughout New Zealand. Founded by Aaron Jones, the design-led studio is known for creating thoughtfully designed, context-driven architecture that responds to the landscape, light, and environment. The firm emphasizes collaboration, long-term sustainability, and a deep understanding of each project's unique site and client vision. Category House Post Type Building Project Type RESIDENTIAL Country New Zealand Year 2022 Area - Client Photographers ABI Interiors, Anna McLeod 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

RETREAT & WELLNESS | Cabin | Named after the Finnish word for "candle," the Kynttilä cabin by ORTRAUM Architects is a tiny, sustainable meditation retreat located on a narrow, forested peninsula in eastern Finland. Sited on Lake Saimaa, near Savonlinna, the 15-square-meter cabin was designed with a Zen philosophy of "nothingness," stripping the design to its bare minimum to create a space for spiritual and visual focus. At night, the illuminated cabin shines on the lake like a warm candle, a key part of its design concept. The cabin was designed to minimize its impact on the protected nature reserve, and the process of building it reflects this commitment. To avoid damaging the forest vegetation, a temporary road was built for a single day to assemble the prefabricated structure. The vegetation was then restored to its original state once the construction was finished. The structure is primarily composed of cross-laminated timber (CLT), which is exposed on the interior to create a warm, minimalist, and natural aesthetic. The exterior is clad in larch boards, allowing the cabin to blend harmoniously with its surroundings. The gabled ends of the cabin feature full-height glazing, maximizing the connection to nature and providing panoramic views of the water on both sides of the peninsula. The interior includes built-in furniture and a sleeping bunk accessed by a ladder, demonstrating an efficient use of the compact space. Project credits Architecture: ORTRAUM Architects Photography: Marc Goodwin-Archmospheres, Martin Lukasczyk | https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a0ba0f_38180b32917d4dd386ca966dafb96a18~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_2000,h_1333,al_c,q_90/310.Kynttil%C3%A4%20by%20ORTRAUM%20Architects-Marc%20Goodwin%2C%20Martin%20Lukasczyk%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 Kynttilä Saimaa, Finland ortraum.com Source: Published on Sep 23, 2025 by: Architectural Designer Micro Homes Premium Member More Buildings from Finland Facts: Up Up Architecture Office ORTRAUM Architects Finland Category: RETREAT & WELLNESS Cabin Project Type: Post Type: Building Country: Finland Marc Goodwin, Martin Lukasczyk Photographers: Architects: ORTRAUM Architects Area: 15 m² Year: 2021 City: Lake Saimaa Construction: - Client Description: the Architects Text description by Named after the Finnish word for "candle," the Kynttilä cabin by ORTRAUM Architects is a tiny, sustainable meditation retreat located on a narrow, forested peninsula in eastern Finland. Sited on Lake Saimaa, near Savonlinna, the 15-square-meter cabin was designed with a Zen philosophy of "nothingness," stripping the design to its bare minimum to create a space for spiritual and visual focus. At night, the illuminated cabin shines on the lake like a warm candle, a key part of its design concept. The cabin was designed to minimize its impact on the protected nature reserve, and the process of building it reflects this commitment. To avoid damaging the forest vegetation, a temporary road was built for a single day to assemble the prefabricated structure. The vegetation was then restored to its original state once the construction was finished. The structure is primarily composed of cross-laminated timber (CLT), which is exposed on the interior to create a warm, minimalist, and natural aesthetic. The exterior is clad in larch boards, allowing the cabin to blend harmoniously with its surroundings. The gabled ends of the cabin feature full-height glazing, maximizing the connection to nature and providing panoramic views of the water on both sides of the peninsula. The interior includes built-in furniture and a sleeping bunk accessed by a ladder, demonstrating an efficient use of the compact space. Project credits Architecture: ORTRAUM Architects Photography: Marc Goodwin-Archmospheres, Martin Lukasczyk 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 ORTRAUM Architects About ORTRAUM Architects: ORTRAUM architects is a Finnish design studio, founded by Martin Lukasczyk and based in Helsinki, that focuses on creating unique and context-sensitive architectural solutions through a research-driven and collaborative process. They specialize in prefabricated cross-laminated timber (CLT) construction, with a focus on environmentally friendly and low-impact designs. Their projects range from residential homes and studios to cabins and guesthouses, often incorporating innovative features like climbing walls or blending with the surrounding landscape through a material-conscious and sculptural approach. Category Cabin Post Type Building Project Type RETREAT & WELLNESS Country Finland Year 2021 Area 15 m² Client Photographers Marc Goodwin, Martin Lukasczyk 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