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Floor Plan of Spyon Cop by Brown & Brown

“We learned that you don’t have to have a lot of stuff,” says Ballard of their first few months living in a tiny space. “We felt that way previously but if you have quality light and quality living space and a community, that makes a world of difference.”

Enter their latest project: a sleek, airy, 10x12-foot A-frame mini-cabin, which the couple built earlier this year over a period of two weekends, and all out of easily sourced materials. The cost? A relatively miniscule $2,500. On their website Elevated Spaces, which the couple launched shortly after the 2020 fire, Waldman and Fiffer are selling plans to enable even a DIY novice to build their own version of the A-frame cabin.

The fence surrounding the property consists of wire mesh that will become a visual screen as it is overtaken by ivy, and gabion walls that contrast with the sleek materiality of the architecture.

The Uphill Utilitarian sits at the back of a sloping site, which the owners left as natural as possible, while adding a small seating area.

The backyard area features a pool and a one-bedroom cottage that were also renovated. In this area, Bolinas furniture by Terra surrounds a firepit.

- Tehachapi Mountains, California Dwell Magazine : November / December 2017

Summary harnesses the power of prefabrication to create a set of compact homes on a breathtaking site.

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Before renovation, exterior, Maison JJ Joubert

JJ Joubert

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The main bedroom showcases a large window and a glass door that ties the space to the outdoors.

The open shelving/linen closet is open to the main bedroom, where a pine ceiling provides warmth and texture.

Open shelving serves as a linen closet between the bathroom and the main bedroom.