Root Cabin: A Minimalist Prefab Retreat in Zakynthos
London-based architecture practice Kasawoo has completed the Root Cabin, a 20-square-meter prefabricated timber retreat in Zakynthos, Greece. Designed as a response to tourism-driven development, the 2.5m x 8m cabin champions minimalism and off-grid living, contrasting with the island's sprawling concrete villas. The project was curated by Hadir Al Koshta, built by Eco Tiny Homes and Tiny Home Greece, and photographed by Jim Stephenson. Completed in 2025, the cabin is nestled among vineyards and olive groves, emphasizing cultural rootedness and sustainability.
Key facts
- Root Cabin is a 20 m² prefabricated timber retreat in Zakynthos, Greece.
- Designed by London-based architecture practice Kasawoo.
- Curated by Hadir Al Koshta.
- Built by Eco Tiny Homes and Tiny Home Greece.
- Completed in 2025.
- Photographed by Jim Stephenson.
- Measures 2.5m x 8m.
- Contrasts with concrete villas dominating the island.
Entities
Artists
- Hadir Al Koshta
Institutions
- Kasawoo
- Eco Tiny Homes
- Tiny Home Greece
Locations
- Zakynthos
- Greece
- London