This Timber Cabin Blends in with Its Natural Environment
Vasiliki Marapas — August 23, 2014 — Art & Design
References: famarchitekti.cz & dezeen
Prague studio FAM Architekt designed a timber cabin in the Czech Republic as a year-round retreat.
The cabin features a folding screen that, when opened, offers spectacular views of the surrounding forest and nearby lake. The structure is designed within the same perimeter as the former building, a 1970s cabin which did not have the appropriate infrastructure or insulation. In improving these elements, the architects wished to create a more meaningful connection between the cabin and its site.
Wood was chosen because of its connection to the environment; however, it also ensured that the disruption to the site would be minimal. Using screws, the architects raised the building off the sandy floor of the forest -- this method being more sensitive than anchoring the home with a concrete base.
The cabin features a folding screen that, when opened, offers spectacular views of the surrounding forest and nearby lake. The structure is designed within the same perimeter as the former building, a 1970s cabin which did not have the appropriate infrastructure or insulation. In improving these elements, the architects wished to create a more meaningful connection between the cabin and its site.
Wood was chosen because of its connection to the environment; however, it also ensured that the disruption to the site would be minimal. Using screws, the architects raised the building off the sandy floor of the forest -- this method being more sensitive than anchoring the home with a concrete base.
Trend Themes
1. Sustainable Timber Construction - Opportunity for companies to innovate by using wood for construction while minimizing disruption to the surrounding environment.
2. Nature-inspired Architecture - Opportunity for architects to design buildings that blend in and connect with their natural surroundings.
3. Retreat Living - Opportunity for businesses to cater to the growing demand for remote and nature-focused retreats.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture and Design - Firms can specialize in creating sustainable and nature-inspired buildings for clients.
2. Eco-tourism - Hotels and vacation rental companies can cater to nature-seeking travelers by featuring cabins that blend in with their environment.
3. Sustainable Construction - Construction companies can leverage the trend towards eco-friendly building practices, using wood and minimizing disruption to nature.
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