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The office on the second level is outfitted with a built-in desk and bookcase that spans the length of the walls.

The robust material palette ensures longevity, while the clever division of space between the two forms—one for public and one for private spaces—fosters both intimacy and connection.

The home is clad in a yellow Alaskan cedar timber, which will silver as it patinas to create a soft palette of greys with the galvanized roof and gutters. “I wanted the house to be different levels and textures of gray,” says Michael.

“I wanted to have an office that was connected to my bedroom,” says Michael of the expansive primary suite. “It was important to me to be able to have guests, yet I could close off my own personal space when people were here.”