Cubby – a house converted from a garage.
To provide himself with living space after the fire, the architect very successfully converted the old garage into a small but cozy dwelling.
House built by architect Bernard Maybeck.
This house, called Cubby, is considered a great example of how to remodel a small house from a garage. It was once owned by the architect Bernard Maybeck, who built it for himself. This was a forced measure, since the fire destroyed his previous house, and the author had to urgently look for a new home. However, he chose to build it himself.
Cubby. Living room.
«Cubby» divided into two rooms with a total area of 67.3 square meters. The living room is combined with the kitchen and dining room. The second room is the bedroom. Over time, the architect expanded the usable space by adding an additional area to the building, in which he equipped a bathroom.
Cubby. Bedroom.
House converted from a garage.
Despite the fact that the house was built in 1923, its design is still relevant today. And the famous online service Airbnb offers to spend the weekend in this distinctive house.
However, this small building can be an excellent option for a summer residence. In addition, you can take note of the ideas for a house for a summer residence from a review of 15 impressive small-sized residential buildings.
