We know Denver. We like it, too. It’s a rugged city, a modern city, a city with distinctive charm. When you are in Denver, you never look up and think, “Hmmm, I could be anywhere in the world right now.” No. You always know where you are — if not for the snow-capped Rockies then for the smattering of cool modern architecture nestled among the streets and trees, the dirt paths and endless woods.

Prefab homes are a particular treat. And they seem to fit here, like they got together with the surrounding environment and struck a deal. MetaStudio sets a fine example of the good work that comes from respect, distillation, and inspiration. Their design philosophy, per their Web site, is “specific architecture that is at once functional and poetic.”

PREFAB P2

From the Web site:

The concept for the P2 model is to create a dialogue with the site.  The layout consists of two pavillions: one exclusively for living, dining, entertaing and the second for rest.  Inhabitants are encouraged to engage the site both physically and visually.  Ideally this concept would serve as a vacation home or a small primary residence.  The design is layed out in such a way that it will fit on and fulfill all the requirements for an average lot size of 50′x125′ thus becoming an option for urban infill.  The living, dining, entertaining pavillion is raised slightly above the site to evoke a sense of detachment from neighboring structures and in turn an added layer of privacy.

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