Pods & Offices
Studio Pods & Portable Cabins
Explore The Halo 20 and The Vista 20: fully customisable pods for a backyard studio or a space of your own. Start with a reference layout, or discuss your brief.
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Studio Pods & Portable Cabins range
6 models
Delivery, installation, site works, services and approvals depend on the project and written inclusions.
The Halo 20
20ft portable studio pod with bathroom and kitchenette
- Starting price
- From $18,000 product only
- Floor area
- Approx. 13.0 m2
- Layout
- Open studio; 1 bathroom
Indicative product starting price, not a complete installed project cost.
Preliminary product price
Product details for The Halo 20
- Format
- 20ft single-piece cabin
- Best for
- Compact guest, work or short-stay briefs
A single-piece 20ft portable studio pod with a rounded glazed facade, kitchenette and private bathroom, from $18,000. Compare its open layout and finish options for your site.
The Vista 20
20ft panoramic studio cabin with bathroom and kitchenette
- Starting price
- From $19,500 product only
- Floor area
- Approx. 13.0 m2
- Layout
- Open studio; 1 bathroom
Indicative product starting price, not a complete installed project cost.
Preliminary product price
Product details for The Vista 20
- Format
- 20ft single-piece cabin
- Best for
- Panoramic guest, work or short-stay briefs
A single-piece 20ft portable studio cabin with panoramic glazing, kitchenette and private bathroom, from $19,500. Compare its open layout, outlook and privacy needs.
4m Backyard Office Pod
Office pod with bed, bath & cabinetry
- Starting price
- From $16,854
- Configuration
- Bedroom · bathroom · study
- Footprint
- 3.9 × 2.2 m
Indicative product starting price, not a complete installed project cost.
Product details for 4m Backyard Office Pod
- Best for
- Backyard office
A compact, beautifully made room for the garden — a studio, an office or a quiet retreat, a few steps from the house.
3m Backyard Office Pod
Compact backyard office
- Starting price
- From $12,040
- Configuration
- Open studio · integrated joinery
- Footprint
- 2.9 × 2.2 m
Indicative product starting price, not a complete installed project cost.
Product details for 3m Backyard Office Pod
- Best for
- Backyard office
A compact, beautifully resolved room for the garden — the smallest way to give your work, or your quiet, a place of its own.
6m Backyard Office Pod
Backyard pod with bed, bath & kitchenette
- Starting price
- From $22,014
- Configuration
- Living · bathroom · kitchenette
- Footprint
- 6.0 × 2.2 m
Indicative product starting price, not a complete installed project cost.
Product details for 6m Backyard Office Pod
- Best for
- Premium backyard office
Our most generous standalone space — a fully serviced pod that moves easily between office, studio and a place to stay.
6m Push-Out Pod
Expandable pod — opens to 20 m²
- Starting price
- From $21,750
- Configuration
- Open-plan · expandable
- Footprint
- 5.9 × 2.2 m folded · ~20 m² open
Indicative product starting price, not a complete installed project cost.
Product details for 6m Push-Out Pod
- Best for
- Guest accommodation
A pod that travels compact and pushes out on site to twenty square metres — a complete small space for guests, work or a weekend away.
Compare pod formats
Compare studio and office pods
Start with The Halo 20 and Vista 20: single-piece cabins, not shed shell kits. Compare layouts, footprints, written inclusions and indicative prices. Office alternatives remain available; access, power, services and intended use need site-specific review.
The Halo 20
From $18,000
The Halo 20
From $18,000
- Layout
- Open studio with 1 bathroom
- Nominal footprint
- Approx. 13.0 m2
- Delivery format
- 20ft single-piece cabin
The Vista 20
From $19,500
The Vista 20
From $19,500
- Layout
- Open studio with 1 bathroom
- Nominal footprint
- Approx. 13.0 m2
- Delivery format
- 20ft single-piece cabin
4m Backyard Office Pod
From $16,854
4m Backyard Office Pod
From $16,854
- Configuration
- Bedroom · bathroom · study
- Footprint
- 3.9 × 2.2 m
- Delivery format
- Arrives fully assembled
3m Backyard Office Pod
From $12,040
3m Backyard Office Pod
From $12,040
- Configuration
- Open studio · integrated joinery
- Footprint
- 2.9 × 2.2 m
- Delivery format
- Arrives fully assembled
6m Backyard Office Pod
From $22,014
6m Backyard Office Pod
From $22,014
- Configuration
- Living · bathroom · kitchenette
- Footprint
- 6.0 × 2.2 m
- Delivery format
- Arrives fully assembled
6m Push-Out Pod
From $21,750
6m Push-Out Pod
From $21,750
- Configuration
- Open-plan · expandable
- Footprint
- 5.9 × 2.2 m folded · ~20 m² open
- Delivery format
- Pushes out on site in hours
| Model | Best for | Size / footprint | Configuration | Indicative starting price | Delivery format | Select |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Halo 20 | Customisable multi-purpose space | Approx. 13.0 m2 | Open studio; 1 bathroom | From $18,000 | 20ft single-piece cabin | |
| The Vista 20 | Customisable multi-purpose space | Approx. 13.0 m2 | Open studio; 1 bathroom | From $19,500 | 20ft single-piece cabin | |
| 4m Backyard Office Pod | Backyard office | 3.9 × 2.2 m | Bedroom · bathroom · study | From $16,854 | Arrives fully assembled | |
| 3m Backyard Office Pod | Backyard office | 2.9 × 2.2 m | Open studio · integrated joinery | From $12,040 | Arrives fully assembled | |
| 6m Backyard Office Pod | Premium backyard office | 6.0 × 2.2 m | Living · bathroom · kitchenette | From $22,014 | Arrives fully assembled | |
| 6m Push-Out Pod | Guest accommodation | 5.9 × 2.2 m folded · ~20 m² open | Open-plan · expandable | From $21,750 | Pushes out on site in hours |
Prices are indicative starting points. Final scope and pricing depend on the selected pod, site preparation, delivery, services, approvals and inclusions.
A bathroom or kitchenette does not establish permission to live in a pod. Understand building classification and check your state approval pathway before choosing accommodation use.
Buying guide
Choose your studio or office pod.
Start with The Halo 20 and The Vista 20, our featured fully customisable 20ft pods. A backyard studio for work, creative projects or a private retreat is a starting idea, not a fixed use. The illustrated layouts include a kitchenette and bathroom; discuss your own layout and fit-out with us. Smaller office pods are also available. Custom designs, pricing and site requirements need individual assessment; a product name does not establish approved use.
Featured studiosThe Halo 20 and The Vista 20
Both models are fully customisable 20ft pods. The illustrated layouts combine an open room, kitchenette and private bathroom, but your layout and fit-out can be developed around your intended use. The reference models arrive as single-piece cabins, not unfolding units. Their published nominal external footprint is approximately 13.0 m2; it is not a measurement of clear internal floor space.
Start with The Halo 20 for its rounded, front-focused facade, or compare The Vista 20 for its panoramic glazed elevation. Check the actual plans and openings for furniture space, privacy and the view from your site. Guest, farm-stay or short-stay use needs a site-specific approval and services review.
- The Halo 20
- Rounded shell, full-height glazed frontage and a compact service end. Explore its plan, panel colours and currently priced options.
- The Vista 20
- A continuous panoramic glazed elevation around an open studio. Compare its layout, cabinetry and bathroom arrangement.
- Full customisation
- Go beyond the website options: discuss your intended use, layout, finishes and fit-out. Custom scope and pricing are assessed individually, including any bathroom, kitchenette and service connections.
- Office alternatives
- The 3m, 4m and 6m office pods remain available for different workspace and fit-out needs; compare their individual plans and inclusions.
The formatWhat is a backyard office pod?
A backyard office pod is a standalone structure in a garden or yard, used as a workspace, studio or separate room away from the main house. A considered pod is insulated, weather-protected and prepared for the services needed for its intended use.
It gives working from home a physical boundary: somewhere quiet for focused work or calls, with the flexibility to support a different use as your needs change.
- Physical separation
- A dedicated room a few steps from home, rather than another activity in the main house.
- Quiet
- A more focused setting for calls, deep work, making or client appointments.
- Permanence
- A weather-protected outdoor structure rather than temporary furniture or storage.
- Flexibility
- A workspace today that may support studio, study or guest use where the site pathway allows.
Clear intentA backyard office pod is not a portable booth
The phrase office pod can mean two very different things. An indoor acoustic booth is furniture-like equipment placed inside an existing workplace for short calls or focus sessions.
A ModuHaus backyard pod is an outdoor, standalone structure for a garden or yard. It is intended to create a separate workspace with weather protection and an appropriate service setup. For an indoor corporate-office booth, this is not the right product category.
UsesWhat can you use a pod for?
For a backyard workshop pod, share equipment weights, power, ventilation and dust-extraction needs. For a backyard gym, include equipment weights, clearances, headroom, ventilation, power and noise requirements. Workshop and gym suitability, floor loads and the final fit-out need individual assessment.
- Home office
- A quieter, more deliberate setting for remote work, calls and focused tasks.
- Studio
- A separate place for art, music, photography, yoga, podcasting or creative work.
- Consulting room
- A private, professional space for client-facing work, subject to site and business requirements.
- Guest or study space
- A flexible extra room; adding a bathroom or habitable use can change the approval pathway.
Choosing a modelPlanning your backyard studio
Plan the activities and furniture first: a work desk, creative equipment, seating or another use may need different circulation, storage and service locations. Compare the reference Halo 20 and Vista 20 drawings, glazing and privacy, then discuss a custom layout rather than treating either plan as fixed. The smaller office pods remain alternatives for a dedicated workspace.
Measure both the proposed studio location and the delivery route. A single-piece cabin needs a suitable transport and lifting assessment, not just a gate wide enough for a person. Consider boundaries, nearby windows, shading, ground conditions, power and any plumbing before choosing a model. Confirm the planning and certification pathway for your intended use.
- Room layout
- Allow for furniture, equipment, storage and clear circulation; external footprint is not usable internal floor area.
- Light and privacy
- Consider where glazing faces, neighbouring sightlines and shading, not just the appearance of the exterior.
- Delivery route
- Check truck access, overhead obstacles, lifting space and the prepared placement location for a single-piece cabin.
- Services and use
- Define power, data, bathroom and kitchenette needs, then review the design, budget and site pathway.
SpecificationBackyard office pod features
Available features vary by model and final scope. Typical options may include insulation, weather-protected cladding, power readiness, climate-control preparation, glazing choices and provision for data connectivity.
- Year-round comfort
- Insulation and glazing options can help create a more usable workspace through changing weather.
- Power and data
- Electrical and connectivity requirements should be planned with the site and licensed trades.
- Weather protection
- External finishes and cladding are selected for outdoor use, with final maintenance needs confirmed by product.
- Considered design
- Compact layouts prioritise useful work or studio space without losing the garden to a full extension.
Site pathwayDo you need council approval for a backyard office pod?
Requirements depend on size, siting, use, plumbing and the local council. A non-habitable office pod may follow a different pathway from a pod used as accommodation or one with a bathroom or kitchenette. Bushfire, flood, heritage and other overlays can also affect the review.
In NSW, a suitable small non-habitable studio may have an exempt or complying-development pathway. In Victoria, planning and building requirements can differ. In Queensland, non-habitable Class 10a structures are assessed differently from habitable Class 1a buildings. These are only starting points; confirm the requirements for your site.
BudgetHow much does a prefab studio cost in Australia?
When planning an affordable backyard studio, compare the full project scope. Start with the Halo 20 and Vista 20 reference layouts and indicative product prices above. Custom layouts, finishes and fit-out need individual assessment.
Allow for site preparation and footings, delivery and placement, power, and plumbing where needed. Approval, certification and service upgrades may be separate. A product starting price is not a turnkey quote; confirm the inclusions for your site.
Planning next steps
Find the right studio pod for your site.
Planning a backyard pod in Melbourne or an outdoor office pod in Brisbane? We can coordinate Halo 20 and Vista 20 delivery and installation across Victoria and Queensland. Share your address and intended use to assess access, services, scope and costs.
Start a Planning AssessmentHow ModuHaus takes a project from brief to deliveryQuestions before you begin
Can The Halo 20 and The Vista 20 be fully customised?
Yes. Both models can be fully customised around your intended use, including the layout, finishes and fit-out. Website layouts and selectable options are starting references, not the limit of the available design scope. Share your brief for an individual design and pricing assessment. Feasibility, services and any required approvals depend on the design, use and site.
How do The Halo 20 and The Vista 20 differ?
Both are single-piece 20ft portable studio cabins with an open room, kitchenette and private bathroom. The Halo 20 has a rounded, front-focused facade; The Vista 20 emphasises a continuous panoramic glazed elevation. Compare the actual floor plans, openings and finish options against your privacy, furniture and site needs.
Compare Halo 20 and Vista 20What is a backyard studio?
A garden pod or backyard studio is a separate outdoor space for work, creative projects or relaxation, not necessarily an office. Our Halo 20 and Vista 20 portable pods are single-piece cabins with fully customisable layouts and fit-out. Portable does not mean towable or approved for occupation. Bathroom, kitchenette and guest-use requirements need a site-specific design, services and approval review.
Compare portable studios and expandable homesHow much does a backyard studio or office pod cost?
Pricing varies by model, specification and site requirements. The product cards above show current indicative starting prices for the structure; site preparation, delivery, placement, power connection and any plumbing are project-specific. A site-specific quote is the accurate way to budget.
Compare pod layouts and starting pricesDo I need council approval for a garden office pod?
It depends on size, siting, intended use and your council. A small non-habitable office pod may have a different pathway from a pod with plumbing or accommodation use. Confirm the requirements for your specific site before committing.
Find your state approval guideAre The Halo 20 and The Vista 20 backyard studio kits?
No. The Halo 20 and Vista 20 reference models are prefabricated studio cabins delivered in one piece, not DIY backyard studio kits assembled from panels on site. Layouts and fit-out can be fully customised. Confirm delivery, lifting, supports, installation, external connections and any required approvals for your site; single-piece delivery does not mean ready for occupation.
Review delivery and placement accessIs a backyard pod the same as a portable office booth?
No. An indoor office booth is a small enclosure used inside an existing workplace. A ModuHaus backyard pod is a standalone outdoor structure intended for a garden or yard, with a different scale, site setup and use case.
Can a backyard pod have a bathroom?
The Halo 20 and The Vista 20 show a private bathroom and kitchenette within an open studio layout. The published 4m pod layout includes a bathroom, and the 6m office pod lists a bathroom and kitchenette. The 3m pod is an open studio with integrated joinery; do not assume the push-out pod's starting price includes a serviced fit-out. Confirm the selected scope, water, wastewater and approval requirements before ordering.
How long does it take to get a backyard office pod?
Factory construction can run alongside site preparation, but the full timeline depends on the selected product, approvals where required, delivery access, installation and service connections. A Planning Assessment helps identify the likely project steps.