The wooden cabin typology is one of the most enduring and versatile styles in architecture. The epitome of human shelter and an archetypal house, timber cabins have an unmistakable charm. From cozy retreats in the mountains to weekend homes in a woodland or a pastoral area in the countryside, the wooden cabin conveys a distinctive sense of comfort and hospitality. On this page, you can discover a wide range of architectural designs. While vastly different, they all offer creative takes on the simple timber house. And when we say creative, we really mean it. Think asymmetrical buildings, floor-to-ceiling glazing, tree houses, black monoliths, and much more.

Designed by impressively talented architects and interior designers, these wooden cabins are striking, whether they have asymmetric silhouettes with bold geometric shapes or simple gabled forms. One wood cabin has a shelter-like design with almost opaque timber walls. However, a central glazed element still immerses the residents in the ancient forest. Built on a steep slope, another house overlooks breathtaking views of the Alps. Finished with black cladding, this cabin stands out in the landscape, whether surrounded by the grass and flowers of the meadow in summer or by mountains of snow in winter.

Inspired by traditional barns or vernacular architecture, these projects complement familiar forms with contemporary touches. Others offer creative takes on the classic timber retreat. A wooden cabin in an Austrian village re-imagines the classic wood log chalet and features an upper level with full-height glazing. Another cabin, designed as a shelter for hikers, cantilevers over a valley in northern Italy. The monolithic design and the use of black cladding ensure that this cabin is perfect harmony with the spectacular landscape.