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Knight juxtaposed two different brick patterns, with stacked bond above and below the openings, and running bond elsewhere.

Knight designed a window seat that extends from inside to out once the window is opened. The window is a Sunflex Tilt & Turn unit by HBD Systems.

The primary bathroom repeats the tiles used in the kitchen, another example of the couple’s restrained choice of materials.

The layout is meant to optimize function as much as possible, including bathroom storage.

The bathrooms include a walk-in shower, washer, and dryer.

One of the side patios on the perimeter of the house features a mix of potted plants and newly planted trees, such as the denuded linden tree in the foreground.

Throughout, Nobuto Suga of Small Works designed and fabricated the millwork.

The roof's solar system creates hot water for the portable outdoor tub on the deck of the terrace, where basket chairs from Rona provide a place to curl up and read.

The cabin collects rainwater that can be used for watering, fire suppression, and backup water supply.

An ESSE wood stove, purchased from AKP Heating/ESSE North America helps to warm the interior and provides a place to cook small meals.

When open, the rolling screen doors of the front facade create a generous, sheltered terrace or outdoor room that's shaded, ventilated, and protected from both sun and rain.

Rolling screen doors along the south elevation protect the cabin from storms, UV exposure, and wildlife.

Like the other corner rooms, the bathroom has a large window and a door to the outside.

Designed by architect Jean-Baptiste Barache of Arba-, the 1,200-square-foot home floats above the ground, respectful of the nature surrounding it. “We tried to reduce the boundaries as much as possible,” says Barache. Sliding glass doors at the back of the house, mirroring those in the front, open to a view of the garden and the limestone quarry.