Hello Wood, a Budapest-based architecture firm best known for its unique Rocks resort, and lovable, innovative buildings – has now designed and built its most charming and eccentric small house yet. A childhood fantasy come true, the Jet House cottage in the shape of a pastel blue airplane is tucked away in a ring of trees among the hills of Zala County, Hungary.
The client who approached the studio with the idea of this unusual cabin was its youngest ever. 12-year-old Lujzi dreamed of a playhouse she could retreat to, invite her friends over to, and sleep in, and that could later be converted into lodging. Lujzi has always enjoyed traveling, especially flying on aircraft, which is why she had an airplane-themed cabin in her dreams. She arrived at the first meetings with elaborate ideas and plans on paper. Supported by her father, she followed the design process till its end, representing an excitingly different perspective from that of typical real estate developers. Starting from Lujzi’s idea, the designers’ concept was to create a full-fledged, functional tiny house that is more reminiscent of a beautifully designed toy than a building.
“We were happy to accept the unusual assignment,” says Tamás Fülöp, the Jet House’s project architect. “As an architect, it is an inspiring task to design a structure that has to be cute. It was also a challenge to incorporate traditional architectural elements into the sculptural shape, such as waterproofing, vapor barrier, and thermal insulation.”
The tiny residence was created by combining function with fantasy: the plane’s wings form spacious terraces, a circular window covers the plane’s nose, and a short flight of airport stairs leads to the front door. The interior’s retro airplane mood is achieved by the rounded shapes and lovely wood elements. A small kitchen, bathroom, built-in desk and bench, as well as a bed, were placed in the cabin based on the customer’s ideas. It was furnished with two actual airplane seats and other aviation relics collected by Lujzi and her father.
Prepare for takeoff, booking will soon be available in one of Hungary’s most unique cabins.
Creative Concept: Pados Lujzi, Tamás Fülöp
Design Board: András Huszár, Dávid Ráday, Krisztián Tóth
Lead Designers: András Huszár, Péter Pozsár
Project Architect: Tamás Fülöp
Photo: Zsuzsa Darab
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