The ARK-Shelter is a prefab cabin in the woods, which is aimed at detoxing your mind and escaping from stress
Nowadays we live in a world full of stress, duties and various tuff like that and the only way to feel good is to escape from them all from time to time. To do that, Belgium based studio ARK created a woodland cabin, just 40m² but amazing for escaping!
This prefab cabin in the woods is called Ark-Shelter and was created to detox one’s mind. The dwelling is surrounded by openings on each of its five sides, it is entire exposed to its natural surroundings. Each opening brings in a new view and consequently a new ambience.
The transformability of the Ark-Shelter by ARK offers the dweller multiple states of enclosure. When the side wall and front window are fully opened, one has the sense of sitting outside. The milk-glass window in the bathroom lets in soft natural sunlight while maintaining privacy. A module set into the roof acts as a large skylight, letting natural light in from above during the day while at night allowing the dweller to sleep under a sky full of stars.
The Ark-shelter is designed to appear unobtrusive within its surroundings while working completely off-grid with its solar panels, batteries and a rain water collector. Automatic heating, cooling and shading systems can be pre-programmed. The double-bed lifts automatically into a ceiling panel to reveal a hidden jacuzzi, completely transforming the space. A central black box divides the ark-shelter into five different areas. Through sliding doors and walls, the space can be transformed and divided in many ways. The ark-shelter can be ordered to be delivered and can be placed everywhere you can imagine — wherever you are allowed to.
2of 11
This cabin features several openings here and there to make you feel outside
3of 11
Each opening brings a cool view inside and makes the space different
4of 11
The interior is minimalist, everything is clad with light-colored wood, there are built-in lights and comfortable furniture
5of 11
There’s a sleeping space combined with an open closet, and of course an opening to enjoy the views
6of 11
The roof can be opened, too, to enjoy the stars and day or night sky
7of 11
The kitchen is done with dark cabinets that feature a sleeping space on top and a round table
8of 11
The minimalist shower is hidden behind opaque glass, which brings natural light in
9of 11
bathroom with wood clad walls
10of 11
This is how the owners may climb up to the slepeing spaces
11of 11
Use the space under the bed as a storage one or to take a bath
