A Minimalist Retreat from Salvaged Materials

Tucked deep into the Czech countryside, this 68 m² cabin atelier by Jan Tyrpekl redefines sustainable architecture through reuse and simplicity. Constructed almost entirely from recycled materials—larch decking, spruce cladding, borrowed windows and light fixtures—the cabin reflects a deeply personal, hands-on building process involving friends and family.

Cabin Atelier by JAN TYRPEKL Homedit desk

Cabin Atelier by JAN TYRPEKL Homedit desk

Cabin Atelier by JAN TYRPEKL Homedit desk

The structure is composed of three volumes: a modest studio with basic amenities, a sauna with a beekeeping workshop, and a wooden deck that ties the spaces together. Elevated and surrounded by dense greenery, the cabin opens up to nature, offering views across a former pond and into the forest.

Designed for working, unwinding, or hosting, this three-season retreat proves that architecture rooted in reuse can still offer comfort, connection, and quiet beauty.

Cabin Atelier by JAN TYRPEKL Homedit desk

Cabin Atelier by JAN TYRPEKL Homedit desk

Cabin Atelier by JAN TYRPEKL Homedit desk

Cabin Atelier by JAN TYRPEKL Homedit desk

Image by :Antonín Matějovský