Cabin

Subtle features incorporated into the design, including an elevated terrace and jetty, help the home float above the island.

Johnsen oriented the building vertically to minimize the amount of grading and landscaping necessary for construction.

Philip Jodidio's Cabins (Taschen, November 2014) chronicles how architects have explored the concept of a minimal, low-impact, and isolated abode. The book features photographs, illustrations, and text detailing projects from around the world.

Estate Bungalow in Matugama, Sri Lanka, by Narein Perera as published in Cabins (Taschen, 2014).