History
The Cabin on the Border was completed in 2018. Istanbul studio SO? Architecture&Ideas designed the unit. It served as a research project into off-grid living and the human-nature relationship.
Architecture
This is a prefabricated, off-grid, and transportable unit. It measures 18 square meters. The structure uses laminated timber and plywood. Stone-wool insulation provides climate control. Polycarbonate panels form the windows. Pulley-operated walls allow dynamic climate response.
Setting
The cabin stands in a rural meadow near the Turkish-Greek border, close to Edirne. Mustard plants surround the site. The landscape experiences dramatically varying weather throughout the year, marking seasons with distinct light.
Specifications
Architect: SO? Architecture&Ideas. Completion: 2018. Area: 18 square meters. Type: Prefabricated, off-grid, transportable. Construction cost: Approximately €9,800. Materials include laminated timber, plywood, stone-wool insulation, polycarbonate. Systems: Solar panels, rainwater catchment. Features pulley-operated walls and polycarbonate windows.
