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General view of HUT SPACE in the natural landscape near Artana (Novo Brdo).
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General view of HUT SPACE in the natural landscape near Artana (Novo Brdo).
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General view of HUT SPACE in the natural landscape near Artana (Novo Brdo).
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Interior view showing the continuity of wood surfaces and landscape openings.
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Interior view showing the continuity of wood surfaces and landscape openings.
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Interior view showing the continuity of wood surfaces and landscape openings.
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Foundation plan and cross section showing the elevated steel structure and minimal concrete footings
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West, North, East and South elevations showing the proportions, cladding system and window openings
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Site plan with topography lines showing the cabin’s footprint and its placement on the natural slope
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Axonometric drawing showing the detailed steel frame structure, connections, and foundation supports
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Name of work in English
Hut Space
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Name of work in original language
HUT SPACE – Shtëpia Modulare
Prize year
EUmies Awards 2026
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Work Location
Novo Brdo, Kosovo
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Studio
1010
EUmies Awards 2026 Nominees
Collaborators
Program
Single house
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Labels
Isolated · Prototype · Family · Holiday
Site area
450 m²
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Client
Private Client
Total gross floor
70 m²
Cost
1500 €/m²
Located on the slopes of Mount Artana, near the medieval castle of the same name, HUT SPACE redefines dwelling in nature through lightness and precision. Designed as a 70m² modular steel cabin, it stands on sloped columns with minimal land contact. The project merges contemporary living with historical context, using prefabricated elements and natural materials to create a sustainable and timeless architectural presence.
HUT SPACE began as an exploration of how to inhabit steep terrain with minimal impact. Situated near the medieval Artana (Novo Brdo) Castle, the project responds to a historically charged landscape through a contemporary, lightweight intervention. The challenge was to design a dwelling that preserves the natural topography and views while achieving structural stability and spatial openness. The strategy combined prefabrication, modularity, and precision engineering: the cabin rests on sloped steel columns that touch the ground at only two points, eliminating excavation. By elevating the structure, the design protects vegetation, reduces erosion, and frames panoramic views from all directions. This approach merges innovation and heritage, creating a prototype for sustainable mountain architecture in the region.
HUT SPACE is built with a prefabricated lightweight steel frame anchored on three concrete pads that lift the cabin above the slope, reducing excavation and erosion. The ventilated façade combines black corrugated steel sheets, with matte anti-corrosive finish, over OSB boards, 20 cm stone wool insulation and interior SWP solid wood panels. The corrugated steel, though minimal in thickness, ensures durability, weather resistance and visual lightness. SWP panels continue inside, forming structure and furniture with a unified material expression. Prefabrication in the workshop reduced waste, energy and site time, while the modular system allows relocation or replication. Regular inspection of bolts and coatings ensures low-maintenance longevity. The result is an efficient, low-impact shell that balances industrial precision with natural warmth.