A zen minimalist cabin that brings nature in and takes distractions out

We all know the movie Birdbox and we associate it with a stressful situation, I mean it was definitely didn’t fit in the comedy genre, right? However, I came across a different Birdbox by Livit, a Norwegian company, to counteract those feelings and really soothe our souls. This Birdbox is actually a prefabricated shipping container-like cabin that offers one-of-a-kind escapes to lush destinations surrounded by nature.

The cabins are simple, rectangular structures with huge circular and oval windows to give you a larger than life view of nature. Just like the exterior, the interior also has minimal decor which makes for a cozy space with a queen bed and a handful of chairs. The Birdboxes come in two sizes currently – the “Mini” at 10.5’ x 7.2’ x 7.2’ “Mini” and the “Medi” at 16.7’ x 7.87’ x 7.87’.” There’s also a separate “Birdbox Bathroom” which features a black tint one-way glass floor-to-ceiling window.

These box cabins are designed to be dropped in places with a minimal footprint that bring you closer to nature while providing comfort and shelter. They can be perched on mountain tops too because Birdbox cabins are made to withstand extreme winds and arctic conditions. There is also an option of having preinstalled solar panels in the cabins. Livit is currently selling three cabins and has two of its structures available for rent in its native Norway, one of them is on Airbnb – now you know where your next vacation will be!

Designer: Livit

 

When the vintage Volvo 240 merged a winter family cabin…

Attention all automobile fanatics…and design enthusiasts! If your love for automobiles and architecture have never met before, well they have now in Chris Labrooy’s Winter Cabin. Labrooy wedged the classic Volvo 240 into a quintessential cabin. The Volvo 240 was a vintage wonder, though long and slow, it was considered the ideal family car. Honest and dependable, the 1974’s car became a member of a number of households.

Hence it’s no surprise that Labrooy merged it with an adorable little red and white cabin, perfect for those family getaways during the winter vacations. However, Labrooy’s version of the car comprises of two Volvo 240s combined together, creating an inverted mirror image. Slide the structure into a cabin, and you have a quirky architectural concept perfect for all those vintage automobile lovers, who want to take a trip down memory lane!

To be honest, the car merges effortlessly with the cabin, like a match made in heaven, there’s something intriguing about it no doubt, but also something very natural. This is one concept that could transform into an exciting yet simple architectural reality!

Designer: Chris Labrooy