Tom's Hut

If a mental coach is also an Austrian singer-songwriter, living his life between extremes, he needs a place, a wooden wilderness and a hut far out as a balance to a life in the middle of the town. This renovation of a classic hut in the woods serves as a thoughtful tribute to the original structure. Each side of the dwelling enjoys a visual connection to the outdoors. Two of the widest openings at the front and the back of the hut link the updated interior to the surrounding wilderness.

The use of untreated larch wood throughout naturally embeds the small shack into its forest setting. The prefabricated construction provides everything you need in such a confined space. The hut consists of a place to be, a front room, indoor and outdoor fireplaces, and a stove for cooking and heating. With no electricity to speak of and only a single fountain for water, this charmingly rustic cabin takes its owner off the grid and back to basics.

Chosen by the client as an ideal place for retirement, the calm site inspires a life of recreation and meditation. The hut as a striking identity becomes a partner, a place of retreat, but also for hospitality and personal development. Arrive, find shelter, rest, nourish yourself and find balance within. Then the view outside into the wild: Vision.

Thomas Andreas Beck

raumhochrosen / Heike Schlauch and Robert Fabach

Construction/built by: Meiberger Holzbau