Cabin

When not in use as the headboard, the large redwood slab folds down to become a desk.

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

The house may appear conventional at a glance, but a closer look shows how Oostenbruggen has pushed the boundaries of the traditional gabled typology. It has an asymmetrical roof, with slate shingles that extend down the eastern side to close it off completely.