Architecture firm BIG has created a small black cabin with an angular roofline in the Hudson Valley, as the first model for prefab-housing startup Klein.
BIG's prototype, named A45, is the first in a series of tiny homes by well-known architects that Klein plans to offer customers.

Constructed in Upstate New York, the one-storey building has a minimal footprint of 183 square feet (17 square metres), which includes an open-plan living and sleeping area with small cooktop, bath and a lofted area.
It comprises a series of triangular walls made from dark-finished pine that curve up to form a pitch, similar to the A-frame cabins typical of the region. However, A45 has a square base with a twisting roofline, providing a new take on the traditional style.
"The design evolves from the traditional A-frame cabin, known for its pitched roof and angled walls which allow for easy rain run-off and simple construction," said the firm. "The resulting crystal-like shape gives A45 an ever-changing appearance."
BIG's cabin is built from modules that are assembled on site, resting on four concrete piers. This method is intended to allow owners to construct their tiny houses in remote areas, without the need for heavy machinery.

Most of the materials are fully recyclable, including the timber frame, wall modules, a subfloor, as well as the triangular floor-to-ceiling windows.
The A45 cabin is available to be customised inside and out, and this prototype includes fixtures ...