Collection by Tate Yoder
After a forest fire destroyed their cabin in the Santa Cruz Mountains, Jeff Waldman and Molly Fiffer built a new retreat with salvaged, charred timber and a community of friends.
After a forest fire destroyed their cabin in the Santa Cruz Mountains, Jeff Waldman and Molly Fiffer built a new retreat with salvaged, charred timber and a community of friends.
Per the agent, western red cedar and corten steel were "selected for their durability and graceful patina."
Per the agent, western red cedar and corten steel were "selected for their durability and graceful patina."
In the kitchen, mini orb pendants by Allied Maker illuminate the island. The kitchen stools are by KBH through Fair Design.
In the kitchen, mini orb pendants by Allied Maker illuminate the island. The kitchen stools are by KBH through Fair Design.
Sited on a 12-acre lot, the structure peaks at 25 feet at its tallest points, providing spatial balance to its compact, 530-square-foot footprint. Large windows, a skylight, and a discrete chimney were all factors that contributed to its faceted form, which project architect Jack Ryan describes as a “carved gemstone.”
Sited on a 12-acre lot, the structure peaks at 25 feet at its tallest points, providing spatial balance to its compact, 530-square-foot footprint. Large windows, a skylight, and a discrete chimney were all factors that contributed to its faceted form, which project architect Jack Ryan describes as a “carved gemstone.”
The home is accessible year-round, although snowy winters and road closures make the trip from Seattle a bit longer during the colder months.
The home is accessible year-round, although snowy winters and road closures make the trip from Seattle a bit longer during the colder months.
During Covid, Isaac installed walkways and put in an elevated wicking bed where they grow vegetables and herbs. "We don’t have to hose water much at all,
During Covid, Isaac installed walkways and put in an elevated wicking bed where they grow vegetables and herbs. "We don’t have to hose water much at all,
Tongue-and-groove cypress clads the house as well as the rear deck, which is a favorite gathering spot for parties and the couple's annual "Fakesgiving
Tongue-and-groove cypress clads the house as well as the rear deck, which is a favorite gathering spot for parties and the couple's annual "Fakesgiving
The cottage features a wraparound deck on three sides. A door leads from the kitchen to the deck, allowing easy access to the deck to enjoy a morning coffee.
The cottage features a wraparound deck on three sides. A door leads from the kitchen to the deck, allowing easy access to the deck to enjoy a morning coffee.
The back deck features an outdoor shower designed by Scott. Made of stainless steel and brass components, it uses a garden watering nozzle for the shower and foot-wash heads.
The back deck features an outdoor shower designed by Scott. Made of stainless steel and brass components, it uses a garden watering nozzle for the shower and foot-wash heads.