This tiny cabin is built on two thick wooden sleds so it can be towed off the beach and out of harm?s way. Designed by Crosson Architects,
the Hut on Sleds is a holiday home built just over two hours drive from
Aukland, New Zealand, and finds its shape inspired by lifeguard towers
common on beaches around the world. The aesthetic is naturalistic, with
unpainted timber evocative of wind and sand-blasted timber of beach-side
structures. The fittings and mechanics are industrial and exposed
giving the structure an industrial vibe that is both inviting and
informative. A huge shutter folds up across the exterior to reveal and
shade a two-storey glazed facade, which has an open-plan living room and
mezzanine bedroom behind. Measuring a mere 40 square metres, the tiny
cabin can accommodate a family of five, and is designed to close up
against the elements when not in use.
