Collection by Patricio Arenas
The owners requested many customizations to this home, including an extended island and plenty of vantage points to the views.
The owners requested many customizations to this home, including an extended island and plenty of vantage points to the views.
Architect Carsten Stinn wanted to keep the property as untouched as possible, only carving out roads or removing fallen trees when necessary. Since starting on the project in 2017, he and his family have planted more than 80 trees around the acreage.
Architect Carsten Stinn wanted to keep the property as untouched as possible, only carving out roads or removing fallen trees when necessary. Since starting on the project in 2017, he and his family have planted more than 80 trees around the acreage.
The front of the home has a ramp entrance that leads to a wraparound deck.
The front of the home has a ramp entrance that leads to a wraparound deck.
A repurposed shipping container was transformed into a 300-square-foot living space.
A repurposed shipping container was transformed into a 300-square-foot living space.
The living area is backed by sheer glass supported by wood beams. Here and in the side wings of the house, glazing tilts inward near the floor, making the volumes appear to float.
The living area is backed by sheer glass supported by wood beams. Here and in the side wings of the house, glazing tilts inward near the floor, making the volumes appear to float.
The seating area in front of the guest bedroom doubles as a perfect spot for cooling down during sauna sessions. The large decks were all built by Jussi-Pekka and his father.
The seating area in front of the guest bedroom doubles as a perfect spot for cooling down during sauna sessions. The large decks were all built by Jussi-Pekka and his father.
A view of the sauna building before the patio and seating were constructed on the other side. The log cabins were constructed by a specialist company, and another builder helped with the interior walls. Jussi-Pekka and his father did all the other building and landscaping work, apart from the electrical and plumbing—often working 12-hour days.
A view of the sauna building before the patio and seating were constructed on the other side. The log cabins were constructed by a specialist company, and another builder helped with the interior walls. Jussi-Pekka and his father did all the other building and landscaping work, apart from the electrical and plumbing—often working 12-hour days.
The landscaping is an important part of the project—and is constantly evolving. Jussi-Pekka is currently building an outdoor shower surrounded by wildflowers, and has plans for a greenhouse to grow herbs and vegetables. He is also planning a series of paths winding through the forest.
The landscaping is an important part of the project—and is constantly evolving. Jussi-Pekka is currently building an outdoor shower surrounded by wildflowers, and has plans for a greenhouse to grow herbs and vegetables. He is also planning a series of paths winding through the forest.
Tucked into one end of the garage, a potting area is a favorite of Joan, who is an avid gardener and plant lover. The design team used leftover cedar from the ceilings to create the work surface.
Tucked into one end of the garage, a potting area is a favorite of Joan, who is an avid gardener and plant lover. The design team used leftover cedar from the ceilings to create the work surface.
Butterfly rooflines help guide water into the channels that lead to the downspouts.
Butterfly rooflines help guide water into the channels that lead to the downspouts.
Joan’s main request, aside from a single-level residence, was that she would feel like she was “outside in and inside out” at all times. A sliding glass wall system along the back of the house lets her and Ken open their dining room up to the surrounding forest.
Joan’s main request, aside from a single-level residence, was that she would feel like she was “outside in and inside out” at all times. A sliding glass wall system along the back of the house lets her and Ken open their dining room up to the surrounding forest.
A walkway of pavers leads from the garage to the front door; it’s covered with a steel canopy meant to amplify the sound of North Bend’s frequent rainfall.
A walkway of pavers leads from the garage to the front door; it’s covered with a steel canopy meant to amplify the sound of North Bend’s frequent rainfall.
Robin Wall, the owner of the tree house, enjoys morning coffee, reading, picnics, and quiet time at the escape.
Robin Wall, the owner of the tree house, enjoys morning coffee, reading, picnics, and quiet time at the escape.
Floor Plan of Evelyn ADU by 3R Studio
Floor Plan of Evelyn ADU by 3R Studio

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