Getting away from the hustle and bustle of the city and reconnecting with nature can be the perfect escape. With that in mind, one Canadian company has just made it easier than ever for people to create their own cosy shelters to get away from it all, with a flat-pack cabin that has been designed to pop up anywhere.
The Backcountry Hut Company creates cabins inspired by the wilds of Canada. Image by Backcountry Hut Company
Created by the Backcountry Hut Company, the cabins are a modern take on rustic living, inspired by the spirit of Canadian outdoor culture. Founded in Vancouver, the company was created to assist in the design, planning and construction of small-scale outdoor structures, and the approach consists of a prefabricated, flat-packed, system that can be configured to meet a wide range of needs.
The Great Lakes Cabin by the Backcountry Hut Company. Image by Backcountry Hut Company
“The Backcountry Hut system has been designed for ease of assembly. It allows groups or individuals to quickly construct the shell system in less than a week. Part of our intention was to empower the buyer to participate in the building process. We feel that for urban people, this is a great opportunity to get out of their condos and live in a different spatial experience – inspired by the tradition of remote cabins,” Wilson Edgar, Co-founder of the Backcountry Hut Company told Lonely Planet Travel News.
The Great Lakes Cabin is the latest creation from the company. Image by Backcountry Hut Company
Designed by Leckie Studio, the company’s latest offering, “The Great Lakes Cabin”, is being presented at Interior Design Show Toronto from 17 – 20 January. The cabin is suitable for remote locations, with the capacity to withstand the harshest weather conditions. The compact structure is crafted to have a minimal environmental impact on sites, and every square inch of its 670 sq ft footprint is utilised. It features a lofted sleeping area, a bathroom, and a covered exterior deck, while the structure is made from a sustainably harvested engineered timber.
The interior is divided into two different spaces with separate function; a sleeping loft and an open plan room for cooking, living, and dining. A fully-glazed end wall creates a large opening for stunning views of nature. “The reaction has been overwhelmingly positive and supportive. People really appreciate the level of design that we bring to the market, especially with a low carbon footprint option,” Wilson Edgar said. The company is also working on projects for summer 2019 that will see some of the cabins becoming available to rent.
Structures start at $200 Canadian per square foot. More information is available at the Backcountry Hut Company’s website.
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