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# Tiny Mountainous Modular Cabin
Massimo Gnocchi and Paolo Danesi Debute a Small Modular Cabin

By Kalin Ned | Published 2020-07-06 | Art & Design
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/small-modular-cabin
References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2020/07/06/mountain-refuge-is-a-concept-for-a-tiny-modular-cabin/) & [themountainrefuge](https://www.themountainrefuge.com/)

This small modular cabin—done in collaboration between Italian architects Massimo Gnocchi and Paolo Danesi—is a perfect escape. Dubbed '[Mountain Refuge](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/usm),' the micro-home is [prefabricated and built from plywood](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prefab-house-1). The incredibly contemporary silhouette, which features a fully glazed wall, captures attention with its impeccable style.

The small modular cabin is intended to give occupants a "connection with nature." Since the building's design is flexible, Mountain Refuge can be tailored to personal expectations. The micro-home can either "stand-alone as one 24-meter-square space" or it can include a second module for 12 square meters of additional floor space. Both units have sloping roofs that point opposite directions for a more dramatic effect. Pine tar is used as a means of weatherproofing the small modular cabin.

Image Credit: Dezeen

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 6.6/10
- Popularity: 96% | Activity: 92% | Freshness: 9%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: Europe

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Modular Living Spaces:** The rise of modular living spaces presents an opportunity for innovative designs that maximize flexibility and personalization.
- **Connection with Nature:** The growing demand for homes that provide a strong connection with nature opens up opportunities for eco-friendly and sustainable design solutions.
- **Small Space Living:** The trend towards small space living creates a need for compact and efficient designs that prioritize functionality and style.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Architecture and Design:** Architects and designers can explore disruptive innovations in modular construction and eco-friendly materials to create unique and sustainable living spaces.
- **Real Estate:** Real estate developers can tap into the demand for small modular cabins and promote them as a desirable and affordable housing option.
- **Home Improvement:** Companies in the home improvement industry can offer products and services tailored to small space living, such as space-saving furniture and clever storage solutions.

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