A45, prototype of a small black cabin in the Hudson Valley by BIG
The architects of Bjarne Ingels Group created a small black cabin with an angular roof line in the Hudson Valley as the first model for the prefabricated housing company Klein.
The prototype, named A45, is the first in a series of tiny reputable architectural houses that Klein plans to offer to his clients. Built in the state of New York, the ground floor building has an area of only 17 m2, which includes an open living and sleeping area with a small cooktop and a bathroom.
It includes a series of dark pine triangular walls that unite to form an A-shaped structure, typical of the region's buildings. However, A45 has a square base with a torsion roof line. The design evolves from the traditional A cabin, known for its sloping roof and sloped walls that allow for easy rain flow and simple construction. The resulting shape gives A45 a constantly changing appearance. The cabin is constructed from modules that are assembled on site, resting on four concrete pillars. This method is intended to allow homeowners to build their tiny homes in remote areas without the need for machines and heavy vehicles. Most materials are fully recyclable, including wood frame, wall modules, subfloor, and triangular floor-to-ceiling windows. The A45 cab is available to be customized both indoors and outdoors, and this prototype includes fixtures and fittings from various Danish companies.
