Cabin 1 | How Tiny Can a House Be to Captivate?

Wooden cabin in the mountains for an architectural residential project
Architects: Julian Magnani
Area: 322 sqft – 30 m2
Year: 2025

The way we inhabit and interact with the spaces of our daily lives is constantly debated in architecture. Moreover, when factors such as real estate speculation, high urban density, or the desire to follow trends are considered, small-scale housing becomes even more relevant in today’s global economic context.

Specifically, the house is built with SIP panels and double-glazed windows, creating an efficient thermal envelope. As a result, in winter it reduces the need for extra heating, while in summer the ventilated façade and solar control strategies keep the interior cool.

Its simple architecture focuses on efficiency. By using optimized spaces, smart furniture, and durable, low-maintenance materials, it creates a balance between form and function, while also lowering construction time and costs.

Finally, the design adapts to many natural environments, from mountains and forests to coastal areas and sites near water.

Wooden cabin in the mountains for an architectural residential project