Joshua Tree Case Study Cabin

Joshua Tree, California
By Mike Vensel
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Mike Vensel
@mikevensel
Location
  • Joshua Tree, California
    • Structure
  • House (Single Residence)
    • Type
  • Modern
    • Year
  • 2017
    • Square Feet
  • 200
    • Lot Size
  • 2 acres

    • The Joshua Tree Case Study Cabin was designed and hand built by Artist and Designer Mike Vensel. The cabin explores the ways in which architecture can disappear into the landscape when not in use. Using simple materials such as lightweight waterproof fabric and pressure treated lumber the shell of the cabin can be removed and the frame can fold flat when not in use. All of the furniture along with the fabric shell can be stored and secured underneath the floor. The cabin is completely off the grid with solar power, rainwater capture and a composting toilet. For more information please visit: mikevensel.com/por...

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    Modern home with outdoor, desert, trees, and grass. The Joshua Tree Case Study Cabin Photo of Joshua Tree Case Study Cabin

    The Joshua Tree Case Study Cabin

    Modern home with outdoor. Shown with door flaps in open position for a cross breeze Photo 2 of Joshua Tree Case Study Cabin

    Shown with door flaps in open position for a cross breeze

    Modern home with living room, chair, coffee tables, and dark hardwood floor. Folding canvas butterfly chairs and table Photo 3 of Joshua Tree Case Study Cabin

    Folding canvas butterfly chairs and table

    Shown with the fabric shell removed in convertible mode Photo 4 of Joshua Tree Case Study Cabin modern home

    Shown with the fabric shell removed in convertible mode

    Modern home with living room, chair, coffee tables, and dark hardwood floor. The view facing north with the fabric shell removed Photo 5 of Joshua Tree Case Study Cabin

    The view facing north with the fabric shell removed

    Modern home with bedroom and dark hardwood floor. Folding wooden cube frames in convertible mode Photo 6 of Joshua Tree Case Study Cabin

    Folding wooden cube frames in convertible mode

    The view to the mountains in convertible mode Photo 7 of Joshua Tree Case Study Cabin modern home

    The view to the mountains in convertible mode

    Cabin shown with fabric shell and cholla cactus in the foreground Photo 8 of Joshua Tree Case Study Cabin modern home

    Cabin shown with fabric shell and cholla cactus in the foreground

    Modern home with dining room, dark hardwood floor, table, and chair. Interior view with dining, living and bedroom areas Photo 9 of Joshua Tree Case Study Cabin

    Interior view with dining, living and bedroom areas

    Dining area and kitchen / bathroom shown with privacy curtain, hiding the composting toilet Photo 10 of Joshua Tree Case Study Cabin modern home

    Dining area and kitchen / bathroom shown with privacy curtain, hiding the composting toilet

    Cabin at dawn in fully closed configuration. Photo 11 of Joshua Tree Case Study Cabin modern home

    Cabin at dawn in fully closed configuration.

    Cabin shown in closed and stored configuration Photo 12 of Joshua Tree Case Study Cabin modern home

    Cabin shown in closed and stored configuration