A new architectural icon has landed in Brooklyn: the PEBL Grand, a futuristic modular cabin designed by Hungarian studio Hello Wood. Installed on a rooftop overlooking Manhattan, these sculptural pods represent the next chapter in small-scale sustainable architecture – blending modern design, cutting-edge technology, and five-star comfort.
Hello Wood first made its name hosting creative architectural camps, where experimental ideas often turned into large-scale public installations. Over time, the studio evolved into a full-service design and build company, crafting unique cabins and glamping solutions that merge art and architecture. Their first major success came with the PEBL One, a compact workstation cabin. Building on that foundation, the PEBL Grand expands the concept with larger, more luxurious modules designed for both urban rooftops and natural settings.
Unlike traditional cabins, the PEBL Grand looks more like a space capsule or naturally formed boulder, hence the name. Its low-poly, pebble-inspired geometry breaks away from box-like modular design, making it equally at home in a tree-packed forest or atop a high-rise building in the city. Hello Wood’s proprietary construction system, submitted for patent protection, relies on a CNC-manufactured CLT (Cross-Laminated Timber) shell, layered with insulation and waterproofing, ensuring durability while reducing waste and assembly time. Exterior finishes – ranging from wood and stone to aluminum or mirrored panels – allow each cabin to blend into its environment or stand out as a design statement.
One of the biggest advantages of the PEBL Grand lies in how quickly and sustainably it can be built. Each unit is fully prefabricated in Europe and shipped either turnkey-ready or flat-packed in standard sea containers, depending on the destination. Once delivered, the cabins can be installed in just a single day using a ground screw foundation system – eliminating the need for concrete and significantly reducing environmental impact. Site preparation often takes only a few hours, making the process fast, predictable, and ideal for projects where delays are costly. This efficiency not only speeds up delivery but also ensures that every cabin maintains Hello Wood’s signature level of craftsmanship.
Despite its compact footprint, the PEBL Grand offers the comfort of a boutique hotel suite. Each unit can be fitted with a king-size bed, kitchenette, dining nook, bathroom, and even a panoramic sauna. Large glass openings frame sweeping views, while modular add-ons allow multiple PEBL cabins to be connected for expanded living space. Because the cabins can be flat-packed into shipping containers and installed in a single day with minimal site prep, they are ideal for glamping resorts, creative studios, exclusive event spaces, or private retreats.
In May, five PEBL Grand units were installed on the rooftop of a Brooklyn entertainment venue, giving performers a stylish backstage escape while offering one-of-a-kind views of the Manhattan skyline. The project demonstrates how mobile, sustainable, and design-forward micro-architecture can adapt to dense urban environments without heavy construction or disruption.
“The PEBL Grand is the result of years of dedicated development, which has taken Hello Wood all the way from Budapest to New York,” says Tamás Fülöp, one of the lead architects of the PEBL Grand.
To learn more about the PEBL Grand by Hello Wood, visit hellowood.eu.
Photography by György Palkó.