Cabin

Puriri timber reclaimed from a fallen tree on site was specified around the window and door jambs, sills, trims and bench tops. "The light falls on it showing up the beautiful green-brown tones and the patterns that the Puriri moth leaves in the timber,

“As much as it’s practical, it’s also a very good-looking thing: a sculpture piece. I call it the jewel on the side,” says Noguera of the unique skylight here.

This three-bedroom, two-bathroom home was completed in the spring of 2025 using the Rancher 9 model.

Situated underneath the wood ceiling, the upper-level apartment’s living room is elevated by a petite, functional kitchen.

The red-and-white exterior was inspired by vintage America’s Cup J Class yachts, which often had simple, two-tone color schemes.

A series of plywood panels separate the large common area of the cabin from the smaller private areas. They slide open to reveal the sleeping area, outfitted with custom bunk beds.

Floor-to-ceiling glazing and a linear skylight help welcome the landscape within the cabin’s small footprint.

The 46-foot-long pool faces east for prime sunrise views.

The cabin was the first structure he built and exhibits some of the features seen elsewhere, like the tin roof, clerestory windows, and use of pressure-treated lumber.

"Our many ideas were floating around the mountain, and we needed someone to bring them down and turn them into reality,