Rooted in nature: Pigüe tree becomes the center of this cabin’s design

Nestled in the dense Amazonian rainforest of Ecuador, A Lodging in the Pigüe by Mestizo Estudio Arquitectura embodies a connection between architecture and nature. The tiny 484-sq-ft (45-sq-m) cabin has been designed to incorporate an existing Pigüe tr… Continue reading Rooted in nature: Pigüe tree becomes the center of this cabin’s design

Dramatic vaulted roof expands the horizons of a small hillside escape

Located at the top of a steep hill in Muskoka, Ontario, Bunkie on the Hill is a contemporary interpretation of the classic forest cabin. Designed by Toronto-based Dubbeldam Architecture + Design, the striking cabin is the smallest in a collection of st… Continue reading Dramatic vaulted roof expands the horizons of a small hillside escape

Mirrored tiny house slides out its bed so owners can sleep under the stars

Okno Modhomes has designed a mirrored tiny house in rural India that has a neat trick up its sleeve. When it’s time to hit the sack, the owner can either sleep inside like you’d expect or, when the weather suits, activate a movable bed to drift off out… Continue reading Mirrored tiny house slides out its bed so owners can sleep under the stars

Tiny retreat raises its facade to greet the outdoors

Though it resembles a simple shed at first glance, there’s more than meets the eye to BYRÓ architekti’s Garden Pavilion. Situated on a lush garden plot in Prague, the Czech Republic, the tiny retreat features a space-saving interior layout and its fron… Continue reading Tiny retreat raises its facade to greet the outdoors

Compact timber home rises on stilts over the Paraná Delta

Argentinian architectural studio Berson-Sardin has recently completed the Casa Libélula project, situated in the Delta Río Paraná. The 95-sq-m (1,022-sq-ft) home takes inspiration from the delicate elegance of a dragonfly and is elevated on stilt-like … Continue reading Compact timber home rises on stilts over the Paraná Delta

Video: Tiny timber tower airlifted into New Zealand landscape

Nestled amidst the lush native bush of Eastbourne, Wellington, New Zealand, Karaka Tower stands as a testament to architectural innovation. Designed by Arête Architects and Makers Fabrication, this compact yet remarkable structure is a solution to a ch… Continue reading Video: Tiny timber tower airlifted into New Zealand landscape

Czech architect crafts tiny house on stilts for serene living

Prague-based architectural firm Jan Tyrpekl recently revealed its latest tiny house project, a 30-sq-m (323-sq-ft) retreat perched above concrete pillars named Zen House that’s nestled in the tranquil landscape of Hainburg an der Donau, Austria.Continu… Continue reading Czech architect crafts tiny house on stilts for serene living

Tiny treehouses offer space-saving luxury among the treetops

Back in 2020, Helen & Hard impressed us with its Woodnest treehouse in rural Norway. The firm has now returned with a pair of similar dwellings that are raised high above the forest floor on pine trees. Each features a space-saving tiny-house-style int… Continue reading Tiny treehouses offer space-saving luxury among the treetops

Estonian treehouse turns tiny trends on their head

Created by Estonian architectural firm Studio Arsenit, this nine-meter-high (29.5-ft) cabin offers an unusual living space that’s designed to blend with the natural surroundings. Dubbed Piil Treehouse, the accommodation stands as a masterpiece of tiny … Continue reading Estonian treehouse turns tiny trends on their head