A Home Away From Home: A Cabin in a Van

This fairy-tale cabin is slightly larger than the Villa Savoye designed by Le Corbusier on the French Riviera — the great architect built a summer cabin in 1951 measuring 3.66 x 3.66 meters. The man who planned cities believed that 15 meters was the ideal living space, enough to accommodate a bed, wardrobe, desk, and a small bathroom behind a curtain. What else do you need for a vacation?

The area of the cabin on wheels is 22 square meters, but it offers more functionality. One end of the van houses a full kitchen, and the other holds a bathroom with a real bathtub and a washing machine. There's even a bedroom—about the size of the upper berth in a train compartment. What a view opens up from the bed!

You can see many tricks that help make the most of a small space. Two of the most impressive are: a door that can be turned into an open terrace for breakfast on the grass, and a fold-down dining table with benches that can seat up to eight people.

The benefits of this 'cottage on wheels' are obvious — natural air circulation day and night, sunlight, and pleasant views. Most importantly, it allows you to change your location at any moment. Wake up in the morning, look out the window at the green lawn, and think to yourself: 'Why not have dinner by the sea?'