7 prefab homes that impressed us in 2016 - Architecture Blogs

7 prefab homes that impressed us in 2016



Another prefabulous year behind us! The idea that prefab homes can provide an efficient alternative to traditional construction is no longer news. Besides digging deep into all kinds of prefab dreams percolating throughout the last century, Curbed also been sharing plenty of prefab options currently available to order?from the wicked-cool to the relatively affordable, from the eco-friendly to the stormproof to the best prefab upgrades for your backyard shed.
Of course, in the mean time, architects and designers are continuing to push the boundaries of prefab, whether that?s in cost-efficiency, sustainability cred, or pure aesthetics. Here now, the seven projects from 2016 that make prefab living seem as enticing as ever. 1. A ?floating? prefab channeling modern art

Photos by José Campos via Designboom

Kicking things off is this striking creation from Portuguese prefab pros MIMA Lab. Inspired by the work of minimalist artists like Donald Judd and John McCracken, the super glossy MIMA Light appears to levitate right off the ground. The secret" Wraparound mirrors at the base of the home. As for the interior, you get a kitchenette and bathroom, plus an open living, dining, and sleeping areas?all clad in pinewood.
2. The 1,200-square-foot prefab cabin built for $80,000

Photos courtesy BIO Architects

Dubldom, a promising (and affordable!) prefab line created by Ru...
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