Studio Precht designed the tubular-formed building for Baumbau, a start-up company producing tiny homes in different places of the world. 

Named Bert, the home is said to reference the drawing by emphasising playfulness, art, and joy. 

“We are fully aware that architecture is this serious and profound craft with a long culture and tradition. You see that when we architects find reference for our projects in art, philosophy, literature or nature,” said Precht co-founder Chris Precht.

“For this project, we also looked at art to find reference. But not at Michelangelo or Dali. Rather we looked at cartoon characters of Sesame Street or Minions.”

Baumbau will create a series of tiny homes to be built in off-grid places, providing a breathtaking atmosphere between tiny structures and nature. 

“We took a playful look at this project and wanted to create a rather unique character than a conventional building. A quirky looking character that becomes part of the wildlife of a forest. I think this quirkiness can create feelings and emotions,” added Chris. 

“And maybe these are attributes in architecture that are missing these days.”

First modules are expected to roll out in spring 2020.

Images courtesy of Studio Precht