Collection by Tadashi Suzuki
In the evening, the cabins glow like lanterns that sit on top of stacked stone walls. "We didn't buy a single stone,
Summary turned some of the concrete modules on their sides to create two-story cabins.
The two-level cabins are outfitted with a metal spiral staircases that accesses the second story.
Leaf-pattern shadows adorn the concrete balconies when the sun rises and sets.
A massive glass pivot door access the balcony, where the lush natural surround can be enjoyed.
Sliding pocket doors close off the bedroom area to the rest of the cabin.
The graphic tile flooring in the bathroom is the focal point for the otherwise simple space.
A pine headboard contrasts with the concrete walls, supplying warmth and texture for the bedroom.
Geometric tile flooring lends interest in the open-plan kitchen area, where white cabinetry and a white tile backsplash maintain an understated aesthetic.
The pine screen provides mitigated sunlight, cooler temperatures, and shadow play for the interiors of the cabins.
The interiors of the cabins showcases a concrete ceiling and walls and wood flooring.
Each of the cabins feature a balcony that's shaded by the geometric pine screen.
The two-level cabin option features a horizontal pine screen and a tall and more narrow form.
The cabins vary in size, offering between 301 and 624 square feet of space.
The architect layered a geometric pine screen on top of the glass walls, creating shade and cooler temperatures for the cabins.
Paradinha, a small wooded village, is dotted with hills and oak and cork trees. "Due to its proximity to the Paiva River, the site is protected by environmental legislation,
The prefab compact cabins that Summary designed for Syntony Hotels in Paradinha, Alvarenga, Arouca, Portugal, are made from concrete, pine, and glass.
Summary harnesses the power of prefabrication to create a set of compact homes on a breathtaking site.