Libra 72: A Distinctive Square Cabin Kit

Libra 72 is a prefabricated timber cabin kit developed for hospitality projects, rental accommodation, guest cabins, and private retreats that need a more conventional square floor plan without losing a distinctive architectural identity.

The model combines a broad main floor, a full-width sleeping loft, an open double-height gallery, large glazed openings, and a standard front deck. Its square structural footprint creates a different interior experience from the steep-sided Stella A-frame models while retaining the warmth and visual character of an exposed timber cabin.

A Different Alternative to an A-Frame Cabin

Libra 72 is designed for buyers who want a recognizable cabin rather than a standard rectangular house, but who also prefer more vertical side walls and a wider main-floor layout than a traditional A-frame can provide.

The square structural form allows furniture, kitchen cabinetry, interior partitions, and circulation to be arranged with fewer restrictions from sloped exterior walls. At the same time, the open gallery and upper loft maintain the tall, spacious character associated with larger cabin interiors.

This balance makes the model suitable for both private use and hospitality projects where architectural distinction and practical interior planning are equally important.

Open Main Floor and Full-Width Loft

The Libra 72 layout distributes the living, kitchen, bathroom, circulation, and stair areas across the main floor. The upper level provides a broad open loft that can be used as the primary sleeping area.

The main-floor interior measures approximately 6.10 × 6.10 m / 20'0" × 20'0". Within this area, the standard bathroom measures approximately 1.98 × 1.98 m / 6'6" × 6'6".

The remaining lower level can accommodate an open kitchen and living area beneath the double-height section of the building. The final kitchen position, furniture arrangement, storage, and mechanical systems can be coordinated according to the project requirements.

The loft extends across almost the full width of the cabin and measures approximately 6.10 × 2.67 m / 20'0" × 8'9". Its wide proportions make it more practical for a sleeping layout than a narrow loft designed only for occasional use.

Net Interior Floor Area

Libra 72 provides approximately 53.5 m² / 575 sq ft of total net interior floor area across the main floor and loft.

• Main Floor: Approximately 37.2 m² / 400 sq ft of net interior area.
• Bathroom: Approximately 3.9 m² / 42 sq ft within the main floor.
• Loft: Approximately 16.3 m² / 175 sq ft of net floor area.
• Total Net Interior Area: Approximately 53.5 m² / 575 sq ft.

The exterior deck is reported separately and is not included in the 575 sq ft net interior figure.

Why the Model Is Called Libra 72

The Libra 72 name should not be interpreted as 72 m² of enclosed interior floor area.

The model provides approximately 53.5 m² of net interior area and a standard 18.7 m² front deck. When these two areas are considered together, the cabin provides approximately 72.2 m² / 777 sq ft of combined interior and deck floor area.

• Net Interior: Approximately 53.5 m² / 575 sq ft.
• Standard Deck: Approximately 18.7 m² / 202 sq ft.
• Interior and Deck Combined: Approximately 72.2 m² / 777 sq ft.

The interior and deck areas are stated separately throughout this page so buyers can compare the enclosed cabin area accurately with other models.

Structural Dimensions and Building Heights

Libra 72 is based on a square structural frame measuring approximately 6.30 × 6.30 m / 20'8" × 20'8".

• Exterior Structural Frame: Approximately 6.30 × 6.30 m / 20'8" × 20'8".
• Structural Footprint: Approximately 39.7 m² / 427 sq ft.
• Main-Floor Interior Dimensions: Approximately 6.10 × 6.10 m / 20'0" × 20'0".
• Overall Exterior Height: Approximately 4.98 m / 16'4".
• Open Gallery Height: Approximately 4.83 m / 15'10".
• Ceiling Height Below the Loft: Approximately 2.13 m / 7'0".
• Maximum Height Within the Loft: Approximately 2.44 m / 8'0".

The loft ceiling follows the roof form, so headroom reduces toward some sections of the upper level. Final room use, guards, stairs, ceiling clearances, and occupancy classification should be reviewed against the current drawings and applicable local requirements.

A Full-Width Standard Front Deck

The standard front deck measures approximately 6.30 × 2.97 m / 20'8" × 9'9", providing approximately 18.7 m² / 202 sq ft of outdoor floor area.

Its full-width configuration creates a substantial outdoor extension of the main living area. Depending on the site, it can be used for outdoor seating, dining, entrance circulation, or as a transition between the cabin and the surrounding landscape.

The standard deck package can include its structural framing, posts or supports, flooring boards, and railing components. Site-specific exterior stairs, extended decks, landings, and foundation supports can be reviewed separately.

Open Gallery and Natural Light

One section of the main living area remains open to the upper roof structure, creating a gallery height of approximately 4.83 m / 15'10".

This open volume separates the living area visually from the lower ceiling beneath the loft and gives the compact square footprint a more spacious interior character.

Large window openings bring daylight into the living area and maintain a visual connection with the deck and surrounding site. The combination of full-height interior volume, exposed timber, and broad glazing gives Libra 72 a recognizable identity without relying on a traditional A-frame shape.

The exact glazing specification is confirmed in the project quotation. Depending on the selected package, the glass may include dual-pane tempered, tinted, or Low-E configurations.

A More Complete Standard Cabin Kit

Libra 72 is supplied as a comprehensive prefabricated timber cabin kit rather than a basic frame-only package.

A substantial portion of the structural cutting, component preparation, roof detailing, wall preparation, joinery planning, deck production, and assembly coordination is completed at the factory before shipment.

Depending on the confirmed quotation and current model configuration, the standard kit may include:

• Factory-cut and labeled structural timber components
• Model-specific posts, beams, rafters, and main frames
• Exterior wall framing and exterior timber cladding
• Interior partition and timber lining components
• Treated sill plates and model-specific eave components
• Custom steel plates, connectors, and special structural hardware
• Loft framing and 2-inch solid wood loft-floor boards
• Stair stringers, treads, and related timber components
• Roof underlayment or roof-decking boards
• Roof insulation-cavity battens and moisture-control membrane
• Model-specific metal roofing sheets and standard roof trims
• Insulated aluminum operable-window frames
• Laminated wood fixed-window frames
• Insulated aluminum exterior-door frames
• Interior wooden doors and casing components
• Standard front-deck structure, flooring, posts, and railings
• Model-specific architectural, production, and assembly documents
• Export packaging and container-loading preparation

Glass is not included in the standard kit unless a glazing package is added to the quotation. Insulation materials, foundation work, mechanical systems, and other site-specific items are also handled according to the selected project scope.

The final quotation and order documents remain the controlling references for the exact materials supplied with an individual Libra 72 order.

For a detailed division between the standard kit, optional packages, and locally completed work, review the SolidCabin Standard Kit Inclusion & Local Scope List .

Available Options and Project Upgrades

Libra 72 can be configured with additional factory packages according to the intended use, foundation design, climate, finish level, and destination.

Common optional packages may include:

• Dual-pane tempered glazing package
• Low-E glazing upgrade
• Insulated aluminum frames for fixed windows
• Prefabricated timber crawl-floor platform
• Two-inch solid wood main-floor finish package
• Kitchen cabinet and solid wood countertop package
• General assembly hardware package
• Extended deck, exterior stair, porch, or landing components
• Custom exterior or interior finish selections

Selected options can affect the shipment weight, packing arrangement, production cost, assembly sequence, and amount of locally sourced material. The complete option set should therefore be established before final production and container planning.

Climate and Insulation Planning

The Libra 72 wall, floor, roof, glazing, and mechanical specifications can be coordinated toward different climate and energy-performance requirements.

Final performance depends on the complete building envelope rather than a single insulation value. The project should consider insulation continuity, air sealing, glazing performance, thermal bridging, ventilation, heating and cooling equipment, roof build-up, floor construction, and local energy-code requirements.

Structural or envelope changes may also affect timber dimensions, connection details, interior clearances, shipment volume, and pricing. These items should be reviewed before the final production drawings are issued.

Factory Preparation and On-Site Assembly

Libra 72 components are cut, prepared, grouped, and labeled before shipment. This reduces the amount of measuring, material identification, structural cutting, and component sorting required at the construction site.

Model-specific drawings establish the sequence for the main frame, walls, loft, stairs, roof, doors, windows, and deck. An experienced crew working on a prepared foundation can therefore assemble the structural and exterior package more efficiently than constructing the same cabin entirely from raw materials on site.

Actual assembly time depends on crew size, experience, foundation accuracy, lifting equipment, weather, material organization, selected options, and the required completion stage. It should not be treated as a fixed number of days for every project.

The video and photographs presented on this page show actual Libra cabin construction and completed-project details.

Foundation and Site Planning

The cabin can be coordinated with different locally engineered foundation systems depending on the soil, topography, climate, local code, and project preference.

Possible support approaches may include:

• Concrete slab or perimeter foundation
• Concrete footings and piers
• Helical piles or other locally approved supports
• A locally supported raised timber floor system

SolidCabin can supply a prefabricated timber crawl-floor platform as an optional package. The local team remains responsible for the site-specific supports, excavation, drainage, anchoring, and foundation engineering below the supplied platform.

The final support system must be designed according to the current cabin loads, local soil conditions, frost depth, wind, snow, seismic criteria, and building-department requirements.

A Completed Libra Project in Ankara

Libra has been constructed as a completed private cabin project in Ankara, Türkiye. The project gallery provides a direct view of the model’s exterior form, full-width deck, glazing, timber interior, main living area, and loft configuration.

Review the completed cabin photographs on the Libra Cabin İncek completed-project page .

Completed-project photographs may include furniture, appliances, lighting, bathroom fixtures, kitchen equipment, landscaping, and finishes selected or installed specifically for that project. These photographs demonstrate a possible finished result but do not replace the commercial inclusion list for a new cabin-kit order.

Items and Services Arranged Locally

SolidCabin supplies the prefabricated cabin kit rather than turnkey construction outside its domestic market. Site-specific work is normally coordinated by the buyer through local contractors, engineers, suppliers, and licensed trades.

Locally arranged work generally includes:

• Land preparation, survey, excavation, drainage, and site access
• Foundation engineering and foundation construction
• Local architectural and structural review
• Permit applications and required professional stamps
• On-site assembly labor and lifting equipment
• Roof, floor, or additional wall insulation materials
• Air sealing and project-specific envelope completion
• Electrical, plumbing, ventilation, and HVAC systems
• Utility, water, septic, and drainage connections
• Kitchen appliances and sanitary fixtures
• Wet-area waterproofing, tile, and bathroom completion
• Furniture, lighting, landscaping, and final decoration

The local project team should confirm use classification, room requirements, ceiling heights, stairs, guards, emergency egress, structural loads, foundation conditions, energy performance, fire safety, and permitting requirements before manufacturing begins.

Best Suited to Distinctive Hospitality and Private Projects

Libra 72 is a strong option for buyers who need more conventional wall geometry and a broader main floor than an A-frame model, but still want a cabin with a recognizable architectural identity.

Typical applications include private retreats, guest cabins, rental properties, boutique hospitality units, resort accommodation, vineyard or farm stays, and small cabin developments.

Its principal advantages are the square 20'8" × 20'8" structural footprint, 400 sq ft main floor, full-width 175 sq ft loft, open gallery, substantial 202 sq ft deck, and a factory-prepared cabin-kit package extending beyond a basic timber frame.

The final project quotation should confirm the current floor plan, glazing package, insulation target, floor system, selected options, delivery destination, foundation approach, and intended construction schedule.