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Tiny House in a Landscape

Kent Griswold — Sat, 19 May 2012 14:07:06 +0000

This week’s Tiny House in a Landscape almost does not look real and you have to follow the link below to see all the photographs. I had the hardest time deciding which one to post and probably should have put them all up.

This is called the Squish Studio and is designed by Saunders Architecture. The building is 322 square feet and is a contemporary artist studio located on Fogo Island, which is in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.

The Squish Studio’s white angular form, situated on a rocky strip of coastline that could rival Italy’s western coast offers sharp contrast to the traditional vernacular architecture of the nearby picturesque community of Tilting. As its architect, Todd Saunders, has commented on the studio’s siting, “…it is out of sight, but close.” The approach to the front entry of the studio is dramatic, as the most southern end of the studio rises twenty feet above the ground, in sharp contrast to its most northern tip that measures only half that dimension.

Visit this website to get all the details, photos, floor plan, etc. http://www.homedsgn.com/2012/05/14/squish-studio-by-saunders-architecture/

Photo by: Bent René Synnevåg

Tiny House in a Landscape

Kent Griswold — Sat, 12 May 2012 15:04:09 +0000

This week’s Tiny House in a Landscape comes to us from the little country of Ireland. I had the privilege of visiting Ireland last summer and it is one of the greenest places I have ever seen.

Known as the Irish Vernacular this home was built in the traditional style of the area. The website gives you information for inspiration to build your own tiny/small home. This one was built for 25,000 euros and took around fifty days to build. Built with the help of friends, family, and neighbors and some professional help as well. Check out interior photos and construction photos at their website: http://www.irishvernacular.com/

Tiny House in a Landscape

Kent Griswold — Sat, 05 May 2012 16:01:44 +0000

This week’s Tiny House in a Landscape is of a little shanty boat called the Charles Andrew. It is part of a fleet of un-powered houseboats moored in Riggs Cove in Georgetown, Maine. The Charles Andrew can sleep up to five and is accessed by a 16 foot skiff. The skiff can also be used to explore the coves and islands in the area. You can rent this little shanty boat, which the owners say is the embodiment of leisure, peace, and romance. No boating experience is required.

To see interior photos and learn more about renting this boat visit http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p393639

Tiny House in a Landscape

Kent Griswold — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 14:28:49 +0000

This weeks Tiny House in a Landscape is a photograph by Christopher Seufert of a small beach shack located in Provincetown, Massachusetts.

This photo was featured on a fairly new website called Tiny House Swoon which was started recently by Steven Harrell the person behind Tiny House Listings. Steven has a real talent and a love for tiny structures and both sites are growing very rapidly. I recently featured one of my tiny house photos on Tiny House Swoon and hope to contribute more in the future. If this site is new to you be sure and book mark it and visit it often.

Tiny House in a Landscape

Kent Griswold — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 13:41:45 +0000

This week’s Tiny House in a Landscape was brought to my attention by one of our readers and contributors, Cheyenne Morrison. This is a vintage photograph from Jack Stoddard called “Hermit’s House,” taken in 1972 and is a Sepia-toned photograph. The photo is part of the Plateau Collection in the Tennessee State Museum.

I like the design with a nice front porch, the main living area with the fireplace and either a storage area in the back or it could also be a bedroom. I attempted to find out more information about this home, but without any luck. If you can tell us more about it please do so in the comment section.

Tiny House in a Landscape

Kent Griswold — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 14:42:58 +0000

This week’s Tiny House in a Landscape is of some cabins in Iceland and was photographed by David duChemin. David shares wall paper photographs and made this one available for his readers during the month of April. I contacted David and he is allowing me to share his photo on the Tiny House Blog.

David is a world and humanitarian photographer, best-selling author, and international workshop leader. David uses his powers for good and not for evil. Thanks David for sharing your photographic inspiration with us.

Get the wall paper of this image here: http://www.pixelatedimage.com/blog/2012/04/april-desktop-wallpapers/

Tiny House in a Landscape

Kent Griswold — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 13:52:55 +0000

This week’s Tiny House in a Landscape is actually part of the Endemico Resguardo Silvestre hotel in Valle de Guadalupe in Baja, Mexico. Designed by Jorge Garcia.

It consists of 20 raised houses built on a steep hillside using stilts with a panoramic view that includes, sun, sand and the surf. Built with Corten steel facades that will rust over time. You certainly get a unique experience if you choose to stay there! You can view more pictures at Trendir and see interior photos as well.

Tiny House in a Landscape

Kent Griswold — Sat, 31 Mar 2012 14:00:32 +0000

This week’s Tiny House in a landscape is of a remote mining cabin in central Colorado. I discovered it on one of my favorite websites Cabin Porn. I’ve had the privilege of exploring a fair amount of Colorado in my younger days and it is one of my favorite states in the Southwest. My great grandfather was a miner in the Cripple Creek area and my grandfather used to tell me the story of how he kept his dynamite safe and dry. He stored it under the bed in the cabin. Fortunately, they never had any accidents or I would not be here today.

This picture was photographed by Bob Winsett. I love the way the cabin fits into the scenery and blends into the mountain side.

Tiny House in a Landscape

Kent Griswold — Sat, 24 Mar 2012 14:01:55 +0000

This week’s Tiny House in a Landscape is called a Sleeping Inn…. (the fjords of Iceland) by Trey Ratcliff from Stuck in Customs. I have featured Trey’s work before as he seems to appreciate tiny structures and photographs them quite frequently.

The West Fjords of Iceland are full adventure, wonderful scenery and beauty. With volcanic craters, lava flows, hot springs, and geysers. Also many glaciers and stunning waterfalls. A perfect place for a little sleeping inn! Thanks Trey for your wonderful photography.

Tiny House in a Landscape

Kent Griswold — Sat, 17 Mar 2012 14:33:52 +0000

This week’s Tiny House in a Landscape is a little unusual. Normally, this feature tends to cover homes in a country setting and and not a cityscape.

Manifest Destiny by Jenny Chapmand and Mark A. Reigelman 11 is an art installation. The wooden cabin is affixed precariously to the side of a building in downtown San Francisco. The cabin will be displayed until October 31, 2012 and is located at 446 Bush Street. You can learn more by following a couple of these links.

Photo via Chapman/Reigelman

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