camouflaged by its subdued green façades, the ‘portable cabin’ sits discreetly  szelagowski park in poznan,  poland . architect adam wiercinski completed the project by joining two  shipping containers  on-site, creating a surprisingly snug and pleasant  dwelling and office space for a pair of artists. the 55 sqm unit was built in just a day and holds a kitchenette, living room, work studio, bedroom, and bathroom. 

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despite its modest size, the ‘portable cabin’ exudes spaciousness through its fully glazed windows and doors, as well as its roomy terrace surrounded by lush vegetation. to complement that spacious quality, the  architect  cloaked the interiors with birch plywood — accentuating visual warmth and ensuring proper insulation for wintertime. while wiercinski used softer tones for the interiors, he kept the containers’ external metallic sheet intact to preserve an industrial aesthetic; this excludes the new coat of green paint adorning the façades. 

the ‘portable cabin’ is nestled in a community garden

another great advantage of the architecture is hinted in its name. the ‘portable cabin’ is, in fact, portable. ‘ the great advantage of this facility is its mobility. in this case, the house isn’t tied to a specific place. if the owners decide to move locations, the home can go with them,’  shares wiercinski. 

the exterior shell is coated in a subdued green color, camouflaging the house within the garden

lush greenery surrounds the outdoor terrace

the indoors are warm-colored and elevated by birch plywood

although small in size, the house accommodates comfortable living spaces

view of the steel staircase leading to the entrance

name: portable cabin location: poznan, poland

architecture: adam wiercinski / wiercinski studio

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