Looking for a radical departure from conventional home designs? Our next feature will delve into the fascinating world of minimalist dugouts. These unique dwellings, often carved out of the earth itself, provide a perfect blend of simplicity and practicality. Stay tuned for an impressive gallery of dugout pictures, showcasing how these compact and efficient spaces manage to contain everything necessary for comfortable living while still maintaining a pared-down, minimalist aesthetic.
Discover the unique charm of living below the surface!
Description and photo of the dugout designed by Pam & Jenny
Here is a photo of a dugout built by specialists from the graphic design bureau Pam & Jenny. They needed an extra studio, but one that didn’t take up much of the already small courtyard at their headquarters in the small Belgian commune of Uccle.
As a result, it was decided to build a compact structure at the foot of a small slope. The house is half hidden underground.
This is a creative workshop built with the same materials and in the same style as the main building. The architects preferred to make it part of the hill, instead of cutting it off and disturbing the natural landscape.
Almost all components of the dugout are made of birch plywood. This material perfectly retains heat, eliminating the need for builders to use drywall. Plywood structures do not need to be painted and usually receive only minor damage when flooded.
Before us is a beautiful, inexpensive and environmentally friendly object, which, in our opinion, is capable of inspiring creativity in itself.
What do you think about it?