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Full kitchen with concrete countertops

The cabin rests atop the foundation of a previous cabin on the family’s property.

Conserving water and energy was a top priority when designing the cabin.

The furniture was sourced from local shops in Cape Town.

Most of the cabin’s interior is dedicated to the generous open floorplan living space.

A peek inside the shower, which features Tristone solid surface walls in Snowrange.

The kitchen cabinets are Emozioni by Helvex MDF with a high-gloss finish. Beneath the microwave is a space to mount a tablet for controlling the home automation system.

Piso Creativos FSC-certified engineered oak floors line the interiors. A Capital Studio dining table is paired with Dorica dining chairs.

The unit is wrapped in black Hunter Douglass Quadroline aluminum and gray Valchromat Viroc cement-bonded particle board, which is water- and fire-resistant, non-toxic, sound dampening, and thermally insulating.

Constructed from a single repurposed shipping container, the one-bedroom VMD model includes an open-plan kitchenette, a dining area, and living space on one end. A bathroom and storage space are located in the middle, and the bedroom is on the opposite side.

The recessed area in the wooden deck can be used for a fire pit or a vegetable garden.

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The bathroom

The two wings are each clad in a different material. One is clad in white stucco, while the other has walls of charred cedar, giving the house a monochrome exterior.

Locally made charred-wood siding imbues the dwelling with a stylish chiaroscuro effect on the outside.