Koto’s Latest Prefab Cabin Is Stacked to Capture Views
The UK builder’s sleek two-story design places an emphasis on connecting to the surrounding landscape.
The UK builder’s sleek two-story design places an emphasis on connecting to the surrounding landscape.
In a continued quest to craft prefab homes that are sustainable and stylish, Koto has quite literally leveled up. The UK firm, which has grown a cult following for its angular, Scandinavian-inspired cabins, recently announced a two-story model named the Falcon House.
Photo by Olco Studios
"It’s dynamic," says Zoe Little, a cofounder at Koto. "Two cuboid modules are stacked on top of each other and twisted to create a striking sculptural form."
To ensure the interiors get plenty of light—and in anticipation of buyers placing the home in natural settings—Koto designed the Falcon House with a flipped layout, placing the living spaces on top. "This maximizes views, and accommodates cozier bedrooms on the lower floor," says Little.
The black timber exterior mimics the look of shou sugi ban, a Japanese process in which cladding is charred to make a home weather and fire resistant.
Photo by Olco Studios
The interiors are coated in plaster to give the timber a subtle texture.
Photo by Edvinas Bruzas
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