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These prefab Scandinavian-inspired cabins could be luxurious resorts in the near future

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Aylott & Van Tromp have been working on high-end projects for a while now, from working with Hilton to working on a luxe Jiu Jitsu gym, their expertise in sophisticated interiors is unmatched. And, they’ve now designed prefab cabins for your next vacation! They’ve developed these cabins from the ground up, and are hoping to sell them to hoteliers, to maybe create a whole new chain of luxurious resorts. They want the cabins to feel like hotel suites while maintaining a very Scandinavian-inspired aesthetic.

Designer: Aylott + Van Tromp

“We sculpted the cabins with ideals of individuality, adaptability, and efficiency in mind,” says James Van Tromp.

Called the Nokken Cabin, these prefab cabins can be purchased by anyone, but the duo has bigger plans for them. They want clusters of them to be placed in beautiful and remote locations to create “landscape hotels”, that can provide a luxurious glamping experience. You would be able to connect with nature and unwind, but in a comfortable and cozy space – without having to roughen it out basically. Each cabin takes almost 10-12 weeks to be completed, and they feature a pale pastel larch flooring and ceiling, which contrast quite interestingly with the dark larch walls. This creates a dramatic and almost mesmerizing effect.

The exterior of the cabin also boasts a dramatic dark European larch facade, subtly matching some parts of the interior, as well as perforated metal. Custom furniture and expansive glazing welcome you inside the cabin, or buyers can customize the interiors according to their personal tastes and preference. Floor-to-ceiling windows allow natural light to stream in effortlessly throughout the day. A dark headboard also doubles up as the dining table. A beautiful picture window in front of the bed provides surreal views of the surrounding landscape. The fixtures and finishes fitted into the space are also dark black, to match the overall larch appearance. The cabin houses a bedroom, bathroom, an open kitchen, and living space.

The Nokken Cabin was created for the purpose of expansion and was meant to be a pretty flexible structure. It can be used as a travel accommodation, a workspace, a retail element, a spa, a restaurant, or even as a simple home.

Aylott mentioned a particular feature that really piqued my interest – “We offer full-service integration,” said Aylott. “So if a purchaser needs assistance for their business, whether it’s marketing, branding, management, or even recreational advice, we’re there.”

Providing a complete service is something that is really unique. Tiny prefab cabins are all the craze now, but ones that come along with an entire marketing + management package are quite rare! We can’t wait to see the impact Nokken cabins have on the hospitality industry!

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This modular hotel concept merges environmentalism with escapism, making it the ideal retreat for 2021!

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Koto Design, a team of architects and designers known for constructing Scandinavian-inspired modular homes and small buildings, has recently teamed up with Aylott + Van Tromp, an experience-driven design and strategy team, to deliver Hytte, a new modular hotel concept. The collaboration was one born of the times. With the onset of COVID-19 came socially distancing regulations, which put a damper on a lot of our travel plans. However, the regulations have also brought us closer to a collective quest for community and a renewed sense of environmentalism. Noticing this, Koto Design and Aylott + Van Tromp conceptualized Hytte.

Similar in appearance to Koto Design’s existing geometric cabins, Hytte is a modular concept that delivers clusters of cabin units to landowners, developers, and operators who hope to provide an escapist experience to guests looking for a retreat or holiday. The makers at Koto Design and Aylott + Van Tromp design and build everything from the ebony black exterior to the cabin’s refined interiors. Merging with the natural surroundings, the cabins capture a minimalist Nordic design, with a soothing balance of natural wood and marbled stone interiors. Inside the units, guests will find a single room with a wood stove fireplace, a sunken bed that merges with a nearby window bench and storage area, a separate bathroom, and finally, a cathedral skylight that brings guests even closer to the outdoors.

Each concept is based around a single cabin unit, which can increase to a cluster of multiple modular units, reinforcing the comfort of a community that socially distanced regulations have curbed by means of hotel shutdowns and resort modifications. In constructing the modular concept of Hytte, Koto Design and Aylott + Van Tromp hope to reinstill a sense of community for those looking for a retreat and to present it in settings that encourage guests to reflect on the relationship between travelers and their environment.

Designers: Koto Design x Aylott + Van Tromp

Hytte cabins merge with the surrounding outdoors no matter where they’re placed.

Reinforcing a traditional sense of community, Hytte can accommodate clusters of cabins.

“Hytte redefines prefabricated, modular hotels and retreats dedicated to creating space for escapism.”

Ebony-stained wooden panes line the exterior of each cabin unit.

Come night, each cabin blends into the darkness, emanating only the light that comes from indoors.

Each bathroom in Hytte’s cabins comes equipped with storage areas, a shower, and a wash basin.

Hytte’s cabins include a king-sized sunken bed that merges with the unit’s glass windows.

“They are fully constructed & fitted out and furnished within the factory and will arrive on site ready to be used.”