Case Study: Catskills Cabin

The Catskills Cabin is a single instance of System 02 - the original Backcountry Hut concept, inspired by traditional alpine cabin design.

Located in Catskill, New York, this two storey System 02 features 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, in 998 sq ft of interior living space. The client was a professional contractor who worked closely with their local building team to design the interior living space, finished in a rustic ski-lodge aesthetic, featuring tongue-and-groove cedar beamed ceilings, custom herringbone cedar shelving, and slate floors.

System 02 is crafted to have a minimal environmental impact on the site. Interior space is designed to be flexibly modular - with a range of efficient floor plans and flex bay options, it can accommodate families or groups. The structural system is comprised of a sustainably harvested engineered glulam timber frame, clad with prefabricated insulated wall/roof/floor panels. The envelope system can be customized to meet Net Zero and Passive House standards.

Project Details

• Kit Purchased: 2019 Built: 2020

• System 02 | 3 Module + Deck | F Plan

• 2 Bedroom

• 2 Bathroom

• Gross Built Area: 1205 sq ft

• Building Footprint: 779 sq ft

• Net Usable Area: 998 sq ft

• Deck Area: 174 sq ft

• Location: Catskill, NY

• Interior Design: Client

• Timeline: 10 days build exterior shell