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Minarc offers to customize everything from the layout to the amenities of their standardized, pre-permitted designs. They can even be adjusted to work off grid. <span style="color: rgb(118, 118, 118); font-size: 13px;">Photo by Art Gray</span>
Photo by Art Gray
Built in Sunset Park, L.A., the original model was made by ERLA Construction (a company started by one of Minarc's cofounders) from a structural insulated panel (SIP) developed in house.
Built in Sunset Park, L.A., the original model was made by ERLA Construction (a company started by one of Minarc's cofounders) from a structural insulated panel (SIP) developed in house.
The 128-square-foot the Tiny Hús and the stark contrast within its interior take cues from the landscape of the architects’ native country of Iceland: a consistent inspiration throughout their work.
The 128-square-foot the Tiny Hús and the stark contrast within its interior take cues from the landscape of the architects’ native country of Iceland: a consistent inspiration throughout their work.
The daybed beneath the window was specifically designed for LOVT. Apart from hiding storage, it can be moved from the wall and split into two unites to provide extra seating.
The daybed beneath the window was specifically designed for LOVT. Apart from hiding storage, it can be moved from the wall and split into two unites to provide extra seating.
Apart from housing storage, the daybed built into the end of the microhouse can be pulled out to accommodate two more guests for the night.
Apart from housing storage, the daybed built into the end of the microhouse can be pulled out to accommodate two more guests for the night.
Like in the Tind model, oiled birch is used for the interior wall and ceiling finishes. Otherwise, the materials are more economical: the counters are made of laminate, and vinyl is used for the floors.
Like in the Tind model, oiled birch is used for the interior wall and ceiling finishes. Otherwise, the materials are more economical: the counters are made of laminate, and vinyl is used for the floors.
Fritz Tiny Homes can equip their homes off-grid sites. Other available additions and upgrades include window blinds, a dishwasher, and air conditioning.
Fritz Tiny Homes can equip their homes off-grid sites. Other available additions and upgrades include window blinds, a dishwasher, and air conditioning.
The bed sits above the bathroom at the back in Halycon 01. In the larger models, an extra bedroom is added to the rear of the home.
The bed sits above the bathroom at the back in Halycon 01. In the larger models, an extra bedroom is added to the rear of the home.
The layouts of the original models—the Halycon 01, 02, and the Lux—mostly feature the same scheme: a double-height kitchen and living area sits at the front, and a lofted bed sits above the bathroom at the back.
The layouts of the original models—the Halycon 01, 02, and the Lux—mostly feature the same scheme: a double-height kitchen and living area sits at the front, and a lofted bed sits above the bathroom at the back.
The homes are made from structural insulated panels attached to a wood frame and clad in varying combinations of wood and metal siding.
The homes are made from structural insulated panels attached to a wood frame and clad in varying combinations of wood and metal siding.
The interior features two lofts: an 8'x10' platform with the main bed and a 8'x4' area often used for reflective recreation.
The interior features two lofts: an 8'x10' platform with the main bed and a 8'x4' area often used for reflective recreation.
Pictured here and in the top image, the Oasis model features wide kitchen windows installed over long bars made of mango wood. They open out onto a porch, making it easier to use as an outdoor dining space.
Pictured here and in the top image, the Oasis model features wide kitchen windows installed over long bars made of mango wood. They open out onto a porch, making it easier to use as an outdoor dining space.
The main space opens up entirely—visually and literally—toward the Pacific Ocean. It’s clad in large sliding windows that connect the interior spaces to the outdoors.
The main space opens up entirely—visually and literally—toward the Pacific Ocean. It’s clad in large sliding windows that connect the interior spaces to the outdoors.
The cabin is designed as a place for Andrés’s teenage children to host barbecues and get-togethers. To make the most of the site’s impressive views, Stanaćev Granados designed a 600-square-foot cube with simple lines. The cabin, nicknamed Pabellón Galeo, is made of local wood (mostly pine) and glass.
The cabin is designed as a place for Andrés’s teenage children to host barbecues and get-togethers. To make the most of the site’s impressive views, Stanaćev Granados designed a 600-square-foot cube with simple lines. The cabin, nicknamed Pabellón Galeo, is made of local wood (mostly pine) and glass.
One of Catherine’s favorite design elements are the large skylights in the kitchen and bathroom: “You look straight up in the shower into the Ponderosa pines. It’s beautiful,” she says.
One of Catherine’s favorite design elements are the large skylights in the kitchen and bathroom: “You look straight up in the shower into the Ponderosa pines. It’s beautiful,” she says.
Made custom for the Luna, the solid oak bed frame was designed so that it seemed to float above the floor: an illusion supported by the lighting beneath it.
Made custom for the Luna, the solid oak bed frame was designed so that it seemed to float above the floor: an illusion supported by the lighting beneath it.

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