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Steel Cabin Design in the Woods

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Seattle-based Olson Kundig Architects recently completed this steel cabin design in Olympic Peninsula, Washington. Clad in steel with large expanses of glass that can be completely shuttered, the stilt home enjoys an elevated position and great views of this treed location. Enter the raised house plan via an open steel staircase that matches the structure's industrial aesthetic. Inside, it's wood galore, and we're referring to both the interior finishing and the forest view. The open concept interior is overlooked by ... Continue >

Charming Creekside Cabin with Rustic-Refined Aesthetic

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California architect Amy A. Alper designed this charming creek-side cabin in Santa Rosa, California. This delightful riverfront home sits on a serene property surrounded by towering firs and redwoods. One of the regulations for building here was that new construction was limited only to “previously disturbed” areas, so the architect thought outside the box with a great cantilevered living room and hallway addition that, while adding extra living space, had no impact on the land. Though revamped, the shingle-style cabin ... Continue >

Cottage on Stilts by Andersson Wise Architects

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This cozy cottage on stilts may be small on space, but it’s big on style. This award-winning cabin design by Andersson Wise Architects is warm, woody and welcoming – everything a cottage should be. This stilt home sits perched on a steep hillside, surrounded by dense forest of 200-ft.-tall Ponderosa pines and overlooking the still waters of Flathead Lake. The wood clad house is designed in a simple rustic style, with natural timber cladding both its facade and interiors. This ... Continue >

Modern Ski Cabins: Collingwood, Ontario

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We love the quaint, warm aesthetic of Canada cottages, and this modern ski cabin by AKB (AtelierKastelicBuffey) certainly fits the bill. The pristine setting, at the base of a snow-covered ski hill in Collingwood – a skier’s paradise – is a second home to a family of six, providing a peaceful retreat and recreational pursuits just outside the front door. The wood clad cabin, inspired by local countryside barns, features a traditional silhouette dotted with plenty of windows that create ... Continue >

Zero Plus Architecture Gets Thoughtful in (and of) the Forest

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Zero Plus Architecture carefully planned this cool Washington-area cabin design to ensure it complemented its environment without being a burden to it. Picturesque Puget Sound is the perfect spot for this rustic house style - wood, expansive glazing, and oh yes, the views! This glass wall house captures nature at every turn, while indoors it’s not a far cry from the great outdoors as well. “Our practice explores how architecture can develop a symbiotic relationship with its surroundings,” according to ... Continue >

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