Matthew’s Modern Cabana
I’ve decided to take a little break today and just give you a photo to enjoy. This is Matthew Adams outside his 120-square-foot house by Modern Cabana on his 160 acres near Red Bluff, California. He wanted a well-designed dwelling that would have the least effect on his land. I used this photo as my banner in the early days of the Tiny House Blog.
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situated where it is, makes it look like it does not belong there.Sad and lonely
Not lonely or sad at all!!! It looks strong defiant and says..”don’t mess with me” I wish it and the land belonged to me. Beautifully built..I would love to see the inside!
I agree with you Robin. It’s doesn’t look very inviting but then that might be what he wants. doesn’t say home to me.
I’d be concerned about lightning strikes, what with being the highest spot in an open stretch.
Sight a grounded rod (or two) out of the large window’s scope and the problem would be solved with near invisibility.
Lightning rods do not really “solve” the problem of strikes. Lightning can strike directly a structure with grounding rods. I’ve seen it happen. Yes, that cabana is well-situated for a strike. A grounded metal cage of some sort would be much more effective than rods.
Beautiful pic! Love it!
I think it’s amazing how a well-done man-made structure brings out the loveliness of a natural setting. I’d probably drive right by without noticing but that one element would make me look again.
Well put! You are absolutely right.
It looks like an oasis in a desert of loneliness.
It does look really nice. It would look nicer in a totally different setting.
Wonder if it’s always that barren or if rain brings out wildflowers at certain times of the year. No worries about anybody sneaking up on you there at least – you’d see them coming for miles.
Its interesting how people react so strongly to the desert – personally i can’t handle it for long(too confronting, too exposed? – get me to the bush fast), but some people just love it. What looks lonely to some is completely uplifting and inspirational to others.
Moved to the high desert from the sea level forest of Seattle. Didn’t think I would like it, too dry. I do like it, though, it is beautiful in its own way. Still, I would have put my house near the tree. Or plant another.
nice chemtrail action going on there…
I was wondering if anyone would notice the cmtrails.
Contrails…not chemtrails…quit feeding the nonsense
This type of building is not my style at all, but I admire
it here. Huge desert vista, lone tree, lone tiny house—such a house in this setting is so unexpected. Thanks for re-posting, Kent!
Neither the landscape setting nor the architectural style are my top personal choices, but I do admire any person who chooses a large parchment of land over a big house clustered among many others….well done!
when you need solitude and space + incredible stargazing this must be a dream
I like to see the positive responses that “build up rather than tearing down”
Lighting isn’t a concern in Red Bluff. We don’t get thunderstorms in the Central Valley. No rain all summer long. It’s not desert, though, it’s a Mediterranean climate. It rains in the winter.
is not my style
i preffer ner by a river or may be a lagoon
Would love to see some inside shots? Otherwise, cute!
Gives new meaning to I can see for miles and miles…gorgeous piece of land Matthew coupled with carefree living. Love it!
Okay. I’m going to be the fly in the ointment: He has 160 acres? What’s he doing with all of that acreage? (Visions of a Tiny House Park dances before my eyes…)
Keeps others away from you so you can enjoy the beauty and solitude even if they do build it will be some distance away!!!! My kind of living!
Waiting 40 years for urban sprawl to come and the suits stopping by with big checks for his land:)
Why did he build so small? In another year he will get bored and build bigger or sell the land. I’ve got A 200 sf cabin and wouldn’t want to build any smaller. No he doesn’t live there people.
The chem trails really caught my eye. We are involved in a controlled poisoning. It appears from the photo, that no one will escape.
can we see the inside? i love the desert.
You do not need a large house if you have a large yard…… nice design
perfect cube in perfect stting–any desert person would see why…