Once up on a time I traveled around the U.S. for as long as one year…
One thing I remember the most was how you could come across the strangest buildings in the middle of nowhere.

This tiny prefabricated treasure is not situated in America though but in the Australian outback.

Sheathed in copper, the 10×10 foot building closes down to protect it from brush fire, as well as precipitation.

In an odd way this prefab structure resembles a turret feel, almost medieval. This compact house incorporates passive heating and cooling technologies, and a water-harvesting system for some keen “green” appeal.

Don’t you think this small building is the perfect hide away and an excellent example of contemporary modernism?

I came across this small house on a site called The Tiny Life and the design is of Casey Brown Architecture














13threads // May 19, 2010 at 17:13
I could hide away in that quite happily. Closed up it does look like a turret or a medieval tank – certainly scare off any unwanted visitors.
Marion Pannekoek // May 20, 2010 at 17:45
Well…that’s funny Lois!
I can see you sitting inside the closed up turret, hoping the unwanted visitors will soon leave…
rené guerin // May 31, 2010 at 16:20
i love the house!
Marion Pannekoek // May 31, 2010 at 17:00
Is’nt it great? Thanks for your comment Rene!