Architecture firm FREAKS was commissioned to breathe new life into an existing concrete fishing shack built during the 1950s – and it did so in real style. This Viking-inspired shack is just 3m x 4m in size, but its interior really packs a punch. The two large sliding windows open up the interior, which looks out onto the west coast of France, where Vikings originally landed in the 9th century.
French coastal construction regulations meant that the architects were unable to change the size and shape of the shack, giving them a very small space to work with. The team carried out major changes to the roof and exterior insulation, to make the shack much more energy-efficient than it previously was.
Though the interior is very small, clever arrangements of furniture mean the shack holds a kitchen, living room and dining area, with a bedroom floating above in the eaves. The dining table can seat up to eight people, but there’s a little compromise in terms of bathroom space – the outdoor shower was the only way to include one within the grounds of the property.
