Eco-home made from straw and wood should please the Three Little Pigs
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The entire Nest pavilion has been built using materials that are recyclable and/or reusable
Inside the Nest, the space is simple and open, allowing for a quiet retreat with the barest of necessities
A large open glass window opens out onto the surrounding landscape
The Nest incorporates a simple quadratic structure that has been built using pastoral materials such as straw and wood
Nest’s external walling of straw bales not only blends the pavilion into its environment but also doubles as a great solution for insulation
The elevated roof design allows efficient under-roof ventilation and prevents the structure from overheating during the warmer months
The structure’s foundations are made of acacia wood, with the intention of leaving very little impact on the site when the building is removed
The structure’s foundations are made of acacia wood, with the intention of leaving very little impact on the site when the building is removed
Building of the Nest by Studio 1984
The Nest offers a quiet nature retreat perfect for relaxing or bird watching
The Nest took three weeks to build
The Nest rendering by Studio 1984
The Nest concept rendering by Studio 1984
The Nest concept rendering by Studio 1984
With the addition of a kitchen and bathroom, the concept could easily be transformed into a great tiny home, backyard studio or nature retreat
With the addition of a kitchen and bathroom, the concept could easily be transformed into a great tiny home, backyard studio or nature retreat
The Nest plans by Studio 1984
The Nest plans by Studio 1984
Designed by a group of young French architects from Studio 1984, the “Nest” is a compact home concept that is reminiscent of a traditional barn
A large open glass window opens out onto the surrounding landscape, while a long side window has perhaps been designed with bird-watching in mind
Article Summary
Designed by a group of young French architects from Studio 1984, the “Nest” is a compact home concept that is reminiscent of a traditional barn. The eco-home, which was conceived as part of the Archi<20 competition for low-cost, environmentally-friendly architecture in France, incorporates a simple quadratic structure that has been built using pastoral materials such as straw and wood.
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