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

Forest micro-cabin explores simplicity and sustainability

Architect Michael Quirk designed this charmingly simple micro-cabin to demonstrate the efficacy of sustainable building practices. Named the Magnolia Eco-Cabin, it was built with locally sourced and recycled materials and runs off-the-grid with solar p… Continue reading Forest micro-cabin explores simplicity and sustainability

Crystal-shaped timber cabin assembles like a “game of LEGO”

Wiki World has recently finished installing a sustainable cabin that pops up easily, while minimizing its impact on the environment. Situated in the Fragrant Lake of Huanggang City, China, next to the Inner Lake Peninsula and surrounded by a bamboo for… Continue reading Crystal-shaped timber cabin assembles like a “game of LEGO”

Novel micro-cabin concertinas down for between-use storage

Here’s a novel take on tiny living, courtesy of architects Juan Ruiz and Amelia Tapia in Ecuador. Named the Iwi, the structure could be a good fit as a home office or guest accommodation for those with limited space thanks to its concertina-like design… Continue reading Novel micro-cabin concertinas down for between-use storage

Off-grid artist’s retreat lets in the light with translucent fabric roof

Dub Arquitectura was commissioned to design a retreat for a visual artist who loves to paint in a picturesque rural spot in Argentina’s Buenos Aires province. Recognizing that natural light is extremely important to an artist, the firm designed the pro… Continue reading Off-grid artist’s retreat lets in the light with translucent fabric roof