House within house? $2K treehouse, tiny hut in Brooklyn loft

videos Indoor cabins: treehouse & tiny hut in Brooklyn loft for $2K 3 days, 12 hours ago by: kirstendirksen staff 2 comments options ▾ Architect Terri Chiao knew she couldn't afford the rent on a 750-square-foot Brooklyn loft without a roommate, but she didn't want to divide it up with walls. Instead, she built a cabin and a treehouse inside the space to be used as private living quarters, leaving the remainder of the space free for dinners, parties and art salons. The 88-square-foot cabin -- complete with under-the-floor storage space and a driftwood rod as a closet -- was Chiao's first home. Now three years later, she shares the 100-square-foot treehouse-- lofted 6 feet off the ground to house her office below-- with her partner and fellow artist Adam Frezza. The two indoor shelters were built over the summer of 2009 with the help of friends and neighbors with just $2,000 (mostly spent on wood, tools, and hardware). Frezza and Chiao, who work together on art projects, now use the "cabin in a loft" to host "traveling artists". Both spaces have windows that let in sunlight and fresh air and are divided by an area with potted plants that the couple liken to a garden or urban lawn. "As a result, living in the space can feel like living outdoors, in a small community of two houses." More info on original story: http://faircompanies.com/videos/view/indoor-cabins-treehouse-tiny-hut-in-brooklyn-loft-for-2k/