![A small organically shaped cabin clad in wood shingles.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/small-organic-shingle-clad-cabin-240424-1132-01.jpg)
Photography by Peter Markos
Markos Design Workshop has shared photos of a small organically shaped cabin clad in wood shingles they designed, that began as a project during the pandemic, however, they didn’t have any money or land for the project.
Peter Markos explains, “My search for land led to a partnership with a farm in Shropshire, where I agreed to design and build the cabin in exchange for the farm receiving a share of the profits. At the same time, I was working in an architectural practice, training to become a RIBA and ARB Chartered Architect, while also dedicating my free time to developing the Monocoque Cabin.”
![A small organically shaped cabin clad in wood shingles.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/small-shingle-clad-cabin-240424-1134-01.jpg)
Photography by Peter Markos
After winning an Airbnb competition, Markos Design Workshop was created, and the cabin began as a self-build while working with the prefabrication specialists BlokBuild and Price & Myers engineers.
The concept of the Monocoque Cabin originated from a fascination with aerospace and automotive construction techniques known for their efficient use of materials, with the resulting design showcasing an undulating and ribbed structure that creates a highly sculptural form.
![A small organically shaped cabin clad in wood shingles.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/cabin-covered-in-wood-shingles-240424-1135-01.jpg)
Photography by Peter Markos
The curvilinear form creates cohesive and fluid spaces inside the structure, where walls become ceilings. Simple furnishings include a bar, bench, and a small kitchen.
![A small organically shaped cabin clad in wood shingles.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/small-kitchen-cabin-240424-1129-01.jpg)
Photography by Efe Onikinci
![A small organically shaped cabin clad in wood shingles.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/small-cabin-240424-1130-01.jpg)
Photography by Efe Onikinci
Further into the cabin is a bedroom filled with natural light, while the cabin’s structure is on display.
![A small organically shaped cabin clad in wood shingles.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/cabin-bedroom-240424-1129-01.jpg)
Photography by Efe Onikinci
Here, you can see how the design of the cabin came together.
![A small organically shaped cabin clad in wood shingles.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/architectural-drawings-design-240424-1137-01.jpg)
![A small organically shaped cabin clad in wood shingles.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/architectural-model-240424-1137-02.jpg)
Here are a few photos from the build process that show the off-site manufacturing as well as the on-site construction and finishing.
![A small organically shaped cabin clad in wood shingles.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/cabin-manufacturing-240424-1123-01a-rotated.jpg)
Photography by Peter Markos
![A small organically shaped cabin clad in wood shingles.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/cabin-manufacturing-240424-1123-02.jpg)
Photography by BlokBuild
![A small organically shaped cabin clad in wood shingles.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/construction-of-small-shingle-clad-cabin-240424-1139-01.jpg)
Photography by Peter Markos
![A small organically shaped cabin clad in wood shingles.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/construction-of-small-shingle-clad-cabin-240424-1139-02.jpg)
Photography by Peter Markos
![A small organically shaped cabin clad in wood shingles.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/construction-of-small-shingle-clad-cabin-240424-1139-03.jpg)
Photography by Peter Markos
![A small organically shaped cabin clad in wood shingles.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/construction-of-small-shingle-clad-cabin-240424-1139-04.jpg)