Clara Cabin by Bryan Meyer and Anne Ryan
by Lloyd Alter, Toronto on 11.20.07
Six years ago this little cabin in Minnesota jumped out at me from the pages of Dale Mulfinger's book "the Cabin: Inspiration for the Classic American Getaway". Working at the time on small modern prefabs, there were so many things I loved about it; the scale, the shutters that sealed it up, the folding bed and the zen minimalism of it. Only 220 square feet; talk about living with less.
Now, that eagle-eyed Justin at ::Matericalicious has found it on the website of Hive Modular; it was built by partner Bryan Meyer with his wife Anne Ryan.
"The only technology incorporated is a 12 volt lighting system powered by a solar charged marine battery. Two sides of the building open to draw in the adjacent national forest land and allow views to the lake. Three bi-folding doors operate independently, allowing the user to open just one or all, thus converting the interior in to a stage-like volume (and a chapel, since we were married there). Small aperture-like windows contrast the large openings and provide framed views of the surrounding wilderness."
::Hive Modular via ::Materialicious
