The brief for this cabin project, located on a rural block north of Auckland, was to create something small, simple, and easy to build (as the clients would be taking on the building themselves).

The brief for this cabin project, located on a rural block north of Auckland, was to create something small, simple, and easy to build (as the clients would be taking on the building themselves).
Salvaged cedar sliding doors formed a starting point for the design.
Two adjacent 10 square metre rooms (one for sleeping and one for living) are surrounded by deck, and covered by a large roof. Between the two macrocarpa clad boxes is a sheltered semi-outdoor kitchen, lockable storage, and a dining area. Toilet and shower are located a stroll away, tucked amongst the Totara.
The completed cabins are a retreat from city life - providing the minimum level of shelter - somewhere beyond camping, but definitely not a holiday home!