This cabin in the Alpokalja forest near Ko?szeg, Hungary, was entirely built on stilts as an isolated getaway that would harmoniously integrate with the surrounding trees.
Cabin Moss is comprised of an angular extrusion raised on slender stilts. The 40 square-metre structure, described by architecture studio Béres Architects as "tiny, but comfortable," still enjoys a separate sleeping nook.
Cabin Moss is raised on slender stilts
The project was designed to be built by a single person. After having collaborated with Béres Architects previously, the owner, Attila Hideg, enlisted their help to design a wooden cabin for him to build himself.
Raising the structure on stilts facilitated the construction process, as no foundations needed to be dug for the building. This also allowed the team to locate the cabin close to existing trees without disrupting their roots. Béres Architects designed the structure so it wouldn't need a foundation
"We respected the natural values of the site at extraordinary levels," architect Attila Be?res said.
"Thin stilts are carefully located so that we could keep and protect the roots of the surrounding trees. No need for any excavation or filling with machines that ruin the natural context."
The building's exterior is a uniform greige colour that is meant to contrast the interior finishes.
"The warm and cosy interior is wrapped in a rough surface that lets the forest create colours and patterns after its own tast...