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- Hello Wood, a Hungarian-based architecture studio, designs prefab tiny homes.
- The company has built a futuristic tiny cabin that blends into nature and resembles a spaceship.
- The Pebl Grand is 200 square feet, starts at $86,247, and can fit a sauna.
Ever wanted to step onto a spaceship? Hello Wood’s futuristic tiny cabin gets you close.
The Hungary-based architecture studio has built the Pebl Grand, a 220-square-foot, prefabricated accessory dwelling unit (ADU) that looks more at home on FX’s ‘Alien-Earth‘ set than in someone’s backyard.
Designed to feel both natural and otherworldly, the Pebl Grand blends organic materials like wood and stone with aluminum. Its asymmetrical, faceted shell gives it an asteroid-like look, and depending on its exterior cladding — either mirror, wood, or stone — it stands out or camouflages into its surroundings.
“When you see the market, everybody builds a box,” András Huszár, lead architect of the Pebl Grand and CEO of Hello Wood, told Business Insider. “Hello Wood has a philosophy: what can we do for innovation, how can we make this structure special, or give a message?”
Hello Wood’s message is clear: tiny homes and cabins can be creative and smart — and still reasonably priced.
The Pebl Grand starts at €73,000 ($86,247), though customization, material choices, and upgrades can increase overall costs. The standard model includes a king-size bed, a kitchenette, a dining nook, and a bathroom with a shower and toilet. An upgraded version, which features an infrared sauna and a panoramic window, starts at €85,000 ($100,424).
Take a look inside the Pebl Grand.
The Pebl Grand is an upgraded version of a Hello Wood classic.
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The Pebl Grand can be traced back to Hello Wood’s Pebl One, a 92.57-square-foot tiny cabin originally designed as a detached studio.
The Pebl Grand isn’t just 107 square feet larger — it is also more versatile.
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For homeowners, the tiny cabin is a natural fit as a home office, guest room, or meditation studio.
However, hospitality or entertainment businesses might want to use it as a pop-up suite, VIP lounge, or even a green room during festivals.
In May, a New York City venue purchased five Pebl Grand units for its rooftop terrace, where the units will serve as rest spaces for performing artists, Hello Wood said.
Huszár called it “a dream come true.”
A Pebl Grand can be built and delivered in a few months.
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After a client pays a deposit, Hello Wood begins production. The deposit amount is determined on a project-by-project basis.
From deposit to installation, the project typically takes two to three months — although that time depends on the tiny home’s destination as well, the company said.
Hello Wood typically manages permits, site preparation, and installation — though obtaining permits is ultimately the client’s responsibility. While clients are usually responsible for electrical or water hookups, the company can arrange assistance.
The installation process takes a couple of weeks.
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The Pebl Grand is prebuilt at Hello Wood’s factory in Hungary. For European clients, the unit can be delivered turnkey-ready, while overseas locations such as the US receive flat-packed panels for on-site assembly and installation.
The units use a ground-screw foundation, so a concrete slab isn’t required. The company says this reduces environmental impact and speeds installation.
According to Hello Wood, a unit delivered in panels can be built and installed within a few weeks.
The living quarters of the Pebl Grand are minimalistic.
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The tiny cabin has oak-lined walls, and its floors can be either parquet oak or carpet in shades of brown or blue.
Most of its built-in furniture is made from cross-laminated timber (CLT) panels, finished in vegan leather — available in brown, blue, or green.
“The interior design gives the same feeling as the atmosphere outside — that you are in this interesting polygonal form that is inspired by nature,” Huszár said.
The cabin is also meant to feel like a ‘5-star hotel suite.’
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Consider the Pebl Grand a more luxurious way of glamping. Beyond the bed and the translucent glass is a shower and sauna.
The Pebl Grand has a full-size shower.
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If you don’t like the standing shower, the stall and sauna can be replaced with a more formal bathroom.
The Pebl Grand may be minimalist in design, but it isn’t short on luxury.
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Saunas have become an increasingly sought-after amenity in luxury homes, and Hello Wood is among the few builders adding them to tiny homes.
Hello Home’s compact sauna fits one and includes a built-in bench. The sauna’s floor-to-ceiling windows frame the forest, creating a view to enjoy while sweating it out.
Huszár says people are amazed by the tiny cabin.
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“People enjoy the cabin,” Huszár said. “They feel it’s cool — something different from anything they’ve seen before. It’s friendly, from nature, and yet it’s from the future.”
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