French Artisans Built a 21-Foot Tiny House That Needs No Grid - Yanko Design

"I love a home that is designed to do everything you need and nothing you don't. The Chillhouse, or La Chillhouse as it's known in its native tongue, is exactly that kind of home. Built for two, designed for off-grid living, and rooted in a distinctly French woodworking tradition, it's the latest statement from Brittany-based artisan workshop Atelier Bois d'ici. Small in footprint, deliberate in execution, and almost stubbornly unhurried in its approach, the Chillhouse offers a compelling vision of what modern self-sufficient living can actually look like."

"Atelier Bois d'ici, roughly translated as "the local wood workshop, has never been a typical construction company. Wood sits at the absolute center of everything they do, not merely as a raw material but as a guiding principle. The studio operates its own sawmill and timber storage facility on the same grounds as the workshop, meaning each build begins not with pre-cut lumber but with raw logs. This hands-on relationship with the material shapes every decision, from species selection to finish, and gives their homes a depth of character that factory-built alternatives simply cannot replicate."

The Chillhouse is a towable, compact home measuring 6.6 meters, designed for two occupants and off-grid living. The exterior uses natural timber cladding that reads differently across varied landscapes. Interior planning emphasizes efficiency with a low-profile sofa, discreet storage, and a wood-burning stove anchoring the living space. Atelier Bois d'ici mills and stores its own timber, starting builds from raw logs and selecting species and finishes deliberately. The workshop's timber-first, hands-on approach produces solid, craft-forward construction and distinctive character. The design prioritizes small footprint, self-sufficiency, and slow, deliberate workmanship.

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