Birdhouse

The clients wanted a small, modern house for weekend getaways where they could also entertain guests.  The Birdhouse is a tiny house that doesn’t feel cramped.

The stairs to the loft bedroom serve as a sculptural divider between the kitchen and living space and at the same time serves as back of the sofa.  The top of the storage closet is the landing to the loft.

Making the most of wall space, two glass walls face the view of hills and mountains to the west and north eliminating any feelings of smallness on the inside. They also orient the Birdhouse away from the neighboring house.

The long roof overhang reduces overheating from the west when the summer sun sets, but with no other overhang, the sunlight pours in on all sides as specifically requested by the client.

Kitchen, storage, bathroom with shower, sleeping loft and living/dining area make this a real house that sleeps four inside. The carbuncle on the side houses an additional bed for sleeping under the stars.

The roof and siding are standing metal seam, complementing the rural sheds that populate this agricultural valley.

Location: Rockingham County, Virginia

Size: 311 square feet