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This is a modern micro cabin in Italy called the Larch Hut. It’s designed by Arboreal Architecture and reminds me of a modern version of the tiny cabin that Thoreau stayed in at Walden.
Inside you’ll find it’s very minimalist because it consists of a bed, a desk, and some overhead storage.
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Modern Thoreau-like Micro Cabin in Italy
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Images © Arboreal Architecture
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While I would do the interior differently, I love the basic design and size. Beautiful wood and craftsmanship.
Really beautiful, but is there no toilet/shower/cooking facilities? Not sure how you could manage to stay there for more than a couple of hours!
That’s it? The woodwork looks good, but I can’t see any use for it really. Looks like a small workshop or storage shed, with a bed to sneak a nap in.
This is an intentional hut, the most basic of shelters.
If the bracing beams were adjusted slightly in their placement, the space would be more flexible.
A truckle bed under the seating platform.
Storage under an enclosed toilet/shower space.
A kitchenette on part of the desk.
Storage for change of clothes and some work tools – as an artist, I would want some materials to hand. Along with some music and books.
Perhaps a pull-out composting toilet and no shower, with camping kitchen equipment would be best. Candles, gas and a water canister would provide basic utilities.
That would allow a retreat for working uninterrupted for a few days at a time. Heaven.
I notice all the windows are shuttered so that it can e secured when not in use. Neat.
Nice simple basic cabin- I like it!
Thoreau was my inspiration to build small and off grid.
Here are my free Thoreau like cabin that can be built for around $1000.
https://www.instructables.com/id/Thoreau-Off-Grid-Cabin-Design-Under-900/
Looks like a sauna to me. Any that don’t have a shower and toilet are useless to me.
But it has good shape and just lengthened to give a bath and kitchen, it could be very nice.