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A Small Elevated Cabin Inspired By A Bird's Nest

January 18, 2024

A modern elevated cabin with glass walls, a bed, a bar, and a fireplace.

Architect Jan Tyrpekl, has shared photos of a small elevated cabin that was designed in Hainburg an der Donau, Austria, for a client who owned a farm and wanted somewhere to relax.

A modern elevated cabin with glass walls, a bed, a bar, and a fireplace.

Located on the border of a young orchard and mature trees. It has an archetypal house shape, but it is placed on pillars along with the terrace, letting the landscape pass freely beneath and through it.

A modern elevated cabin with glass walls, a bed, a bar, and a fireplace.

The concept of the design is based on a total connection with the surrounding landscape, which has been achieved with the inclusion of glass walls.

A modern elevated cabin with glass walls, a bed, a bar, and a fireplace.

Like a bird’s nest, the living area is situated high above the ground – about 13 feet (4m) – to achieve a sense of security and intimacy.

A modern elevated cabin with glass walls, a bed, a bar, and a fireplace.

The interior consists of a fireplace with views of the farm, a bed, and a built-in bar that’s connected to the bed.

A modern elevated cabin with glass walls, a bed, a bar, and a fireplace.

In the future, a sauna, shower, and toilet can be built underneath the cabin, between the pillars.

A modern elevated cabin with glass walls, a bed, a bar, and a fireplace.

Here are a few photos to show what the cabin looks like a night, with lighting allowing the timber frame to be easily seen.

A modern elevated cabin with glass walls, a bed, a bar, and a fireplace.
A modern elevated cabin with glass walls, a bed, a bar, and a fireplace.
A modern elevated cabin with glass walls, a bed, a bar, and a fireplace.
Photography by Jakub Hrab | Credits: 2MAD Building s.r.o – construction, surfaces | Janosik – windows | DILO.work – railing | Vladimir Hlobil – roofing | Mikulas Horanek – fireplace | Ajnfach – furniture

Source: Contemporist

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