A Farmer’s Tiny Copper-Clad Getaway!
If you’re a longtime reader of design media, this tiny rural retreat may look familiar. Originally designed by Casey Brown Architecture in Mudgee in 2007, the practice recently designed an updated version of the copper cabin in Berry, on the NSW South Coast, with the same collaborator, Jeffrey Broadfield, alongside local builder, Smith and Primmer.
This new structure is a simple retreat for the owner, whose main house is located on the same acreage. While its predecessor was contained to the one structure, the updated concept incorporates a secondary tower immediately to the rear enclosing a composting toilet and shower. East and west-facing outdoor decks have also been added, effectively doubling the ground floor in the process.
At 3 x 3 metres, the size of the main structure remains the same. On the ground floor is the living space (including facilities to cook, store items, and heat the cabin), while the bedroom is located above (accessible via a ladder). The rooftop with a water tank and solar panels is accessible via an external permanent copper ladder.
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‘Permanent Camping Two’ by Casey Brown Architecture comprises two tiny copper towers looking out to the ocean in Berry, NSW. Photo – Andrew Loiterton
The cabin is a new and improved version of a 2007 project in Mudgee. Photos – Andrew Loiterton
The Brook is a tiny house, and the first offering from Victorian-based business Small. Photo – Derek Swalwell. Styling – Sinead Murphy. Additional styling – Aimee Shields Gleeson
The house celebrates its location, wherever that may be. Photo – Derek Swalwell. Styling – Sinead Murphy. Additional styling – Aimee Shields Gleeson
The mezzanine’s angled roof means the bedroom and office ceiling is well above standing height. Chairs by Michael Gittings Studio. Photo – Derek Swalwell. Styling – Sinead Murphy. Additional styling – Aimee Shields Gleeson
The Greenly Carriage is a train carriage turned accomodation on the west coast of South Australia. Restored with local timber and filled with a mix of vintage furniture by local dealers and new pieces by Australian makers Photo – Rob Lang.
‘The coastline at the end of our road boasts endless kilometres of pristine, untouched and wild beaches with not even a footprint on the beach for most of the year,’ says Tara. Utter heaven! Photo – Rob Lang.
The space features local timber and a mix of vintage furniture by local dealers and new pieces by Australian makers. Photo – Rob Lang.
Mansfield Shipping Container home by Robbie Walker. Photo – Anthony Richardson.
Both self-contained structures are identical in plan, with a wet area on one end, and an open-plan space featuring fold-down furniture seamlessly integrated into the remaining plywood-lined walls. Photos – Anthony Richardson.
Minima is a series of prefabricated small dwellings created by FABPREFAB, and designed by TRIAS. Photo – Clinton Weaver
Options include those with a kitchen and bathroom. Photo – Clinton Weaver
Minima’s smartest design feature is its inherent flexibility: a single module can be joined into a dual configuration, without changing the essential design. Photo – Clinton Weaver
