Innovative design – beach hut
By Crosson Clarke Carnachan Architects in New Zealand

This modern design is synonymous with fun: a fully portable timber beach hut designed by Crosson Clarke Carnachan Architects. It is literally a wooden box on sleds. Located on the white sand of Coromandel in New Zealand, this fascinating structure was designed to be movable in response to local coastal-erosion rules.
Modern beach hut in New Zealand


The simple structure hides a fascinating interior. The front boards open and let light into the hut. The interior is spacious, bright, and very comfortable. It is modern, beautiful architecture that also serves a practical purpose. The materials for the beach hut are left untreated, without ornaments or decoration. The shower and bathroom have an industrial feel.
Elegant and functional design – beach hut

The modern wooden beach hut surprises with its open spaces. Clever built-in furniture and units, such as floor-to-ceiling shelves, built-in beds, and an access ladder, are specially designed to use the compact space as efficiently as possible. The wood-lined interior is warm and welcoming. A fireplace provides heat in winter, further demonstrating the flexibility of this innovative minimalist design. When closed, this design by Crosson Clarke Carnachan Architects offers a comfortable private retreat.

Minimalist interior – bed design

Modern living in the beach hut

Modern bedroom – minimalist interior

Minimalist bathroom with a simple design

Modern and minimalist bathroom

Modern living room with a glass facade

Modern beach hut in New Zealand