Hut homes
Anyone thinking of building a weekend bolthole should have a look at Muji’s inspiring new idea for rustic living. Instead of sprawling mansions and manicured lawns, the Japanese retailer has come up with three prototypes for the humble hut. All have been designed by top product designers: one in cork by Jasper Morrison, another in wood by Naoto Fukasawa and a third in aluminium by Konstantin Grcic. With the largest at just 35 sq m these are places to think, sleep and escape the clutter of daily life. The hideaways are on display until 3 November in the green surrounds of Tokyo Midtown and coincide with Tokyo’s annual Design Week.