Fancy a Friggebod?

Since January 1st 2008 Swedish property owners are allowed to build a 15 sqm house on their land without a building permit - a so called 'Friggebod'. The designer and architect Jonas Wagell has created a modern 'Friggebod' called Mini House. Wagell was recently named as one of the world's 50 most interesting architects by the magazine Wallpaper. Mini House, which has been awarded the 100% Futures Prize, will be exhibited at the 100% Design Fair in Earl's Court.

Mini House is a modern, functional and esthetical Swedish friggebod-shed of 15 sqm, suited for both summer and winter living. In addition to the small house the concept provides an outdoor terrace with pergola, all within the framework of the permit-free Swedish regulations. Mini house is constructed to be easy to build. By prefabricating the walls as sandwich elements of plywood and styrofoam, a light¬weight, sturdy and insulated construction is created. Also, critical details such as windows and electrical feeds can be prepared. The house is delivered flat-packed. Furthermore, Mini House can be customized with add-ons like kitchen- and bathroom modules, heater-kit with chimney or a solar power unit to provide the house with electricity.

Jonas Wagell is one of Sweden's most interesting emerging architects. He was educated at Bergh's School of Communication and Beckman's School of Design and Konstfack University College of Arts, Crafts and Design.

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