Chilean studio DRAA designed the 'Charred Cabin,' a shelter constructed from blackened timber. The shelter is elevated on stilts in order to offer more inclusive mountain views of the Chilean coastal range upon which it is built.
The clients, a couple who wished to have a secluded getaway spot, requested that the shelter only contain the bare essentials, reducing their overall costs. The finished building occupies a mere 15-square-feet, and contains a kitchen, bathroom and living area on the ground floor. An elevated sleeping platform is located above.
To stick to the budget, the cabin was fashioned from prefabricated structural insulated panels (SIPs), allowing it to be assembled efficiently, and therefore, affordably. The panels are specifically arranged so that the cabin emerges from the hillside.
Stilted Timber Cabins
The Charred Cabin Encapsulates the Bare Minimum for Living
Trend Themes
1. Timber Construction - Exploring innovative ways to use timber as a sustainable and cost-effective building material.
2. Minimalist Living - Designing compact and efficient living spaces that prioritize functionality and simplicity.
3. Prefab Construction - Leveraging prefab structural insulated panels (SIPs) to streamline construction processes and reduce costs.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture and Design - Architects and designers can explore new techniques and materials to create sustainable and minimalist structures.
2. Construction - Construction companies can adopt prefab construction methods to improve efficiency and affordability.
3. Real Estate - Real estate developers can consider the market demand for minimalist and sustainable living spaces.