Submit your project for Archello Awards 2025 now! Deadline 30 September 2025
Submit your project for Archello Awards 2025 now!
Deadline 30 September 2025
Cabin
Albrecht Imanuel Schnabel

Building for Economical Use

Despite their apparent simplicity, small "cabins" have always presented a welcome design challenge, requiring careful consideration of scale and materiality to maximize utility within minimal spaces.

photo_credit Albrecht Imanuel Schnabel
Albrecht Imanuel Schnabel
photo_credit Albrecht Imanuel Schnabel
Albrecht Imanuel Schnabel

Nestled on a steep slope, this project seamlessly integrates into its surroundings, naturally blending into the terrain of the Rhine Valley. The compact, straightforward construction of the building serves as a barn and storage space for landscaping equipment, as intended by the client.

photo_credit Albrecht Imanuel Schnabel
Albrecht Imanuel Schnabel
photo_credit Albrecht Imanuel Schnabel
Albrecht Imanuel Schnabel

The facade design utilizes varying lengths of leftover materials from the client, who supplies the stair industry. This resourceful solution, coupled with the choice of materials, imbues the building and its surroundings with a distinct atmosphere.

Share or Add Cabin to your Collections