Cabin at Longbranch | Olson Kundig
Cabin at Longbranch | Olson Kundig
First built in 1959 as acclaimed architect Jim Olson's first project, this modest bunkhouse in the woods grew into an extraordinary family retreat.
First built in 1959 as acclaimed architect Jim Olson's first project, this modest bunkhouse in the woods grew into an extraordinary family retreat.
The master bedroom and bathroom can be viewed across the courtyard from the galley kitchen that occupies the glazed link.
The master bedroom and bathroom can be viewed across the courtyard from the galley kitchen that occupies the glazed link.
Built to stay cozy through all kinds of weather, Micro House has a gray-stained, cedar rain screen in addition Lo-E glass. At a diagonal from the front porch, another subtracted corner makes space for a sleeping loft.
Built to stay cozy through all kinds of weather, Micro House has a gray-stained, cedar rain screen in addition Lo-E glass. At a diagonal from the front porch, another subtracted corner makes space for a sleeping loft.
A primed pine interior subtly frames each window opening. The light material palette in the home contributes to a sense its airiness. Local maple planks on the floor have been cut to shorter lengths and laid perpendicular to the view, giving it a fluid effect. A camouflaged hatch door leads to the basement level, which acts as a storage and laundry area.
A primed pine interior subtly frames each window opening. The light material palette in the home contributes to a sense its airiness. Local maple planks on the floor have been cut to shorter lengths and laid perpendicular to the view, giving it a fluid effect. A camouflaged hatch door leads to the basement level, which acts as a storage and laundry area.
A large picture window allows Camel's Hump to hang above the kitchen/work table like a painting.
A large picture window allows Camel's Hump to hang above the kitchen/work table like a painting.
A cutaway in the structure's cubic shape forms a front porch, where a graphic yellow door welcomes visitors. The roof slopes downwards, holding more intimate spaces at its lower end.
A cutaway in the structure's cubic shape forms a front porch, where a graphic yellow door welcomes visitors. The roof slopes downwards, holding more intimate spaces at its lower end.
Every Dwell photo is now a place for discovery and discussion.
Every Dwell photo is now a place for discovery and discussion.
A writing desk is paired with a classic Series 7 chair by Arne Jacobsen.
A writing desk is paired with a classic Series 7 chair by Arne Jacobsen.
Living in a house without a kitchen required some patience on Lewis’s part, but she relished the process and kept her readership updated with progress photos. The collage above reveals where the Signature Kitchen Suite appliances go. “I’m especially excited for the 30” range—with its ProHeat™ Convection, I’ll get balanced and even cooking when I’m whipping up a gourmet meal,” Lewis writes.
Living in a house without a kitchen required some patience on Lewis’s part, but she relished the process and kept her readership updated with progress photos. The collage above reveals where the Signature Kitchen Suite appliances go. “I’m especially excited for the 30” range—with its ProHeat™ Convection, I’ll get balanced and even cooking when I’m whipping up a gourmet meal,” Lewis writes.
The kitchen mood board features a unified palette of warm beige, gray, and white; the matte black faucet topping the sink and oil-rubbed bronze cabinet hardware provide a stark contrast. Against this backdrop, stainless steel appliances by Signature Kitchen Suite offer a material and chromatic departure. “Tell me that’s not the swankiest range you’ve ever laid your eyes on!” writes Lewis.
The kitchen mood board features a unified palette of warm beige, gray, and white; the matte black faucet topping the sink and oil-rubbed bronze cabinet hardware provide a stark contrast. Against this backdrop, stainless steel appliances by Signature Kitchen Suite offer a material and chromatic departure. “Tell me that’s not the swankiest range you’ve ever laid your eyes on!” writes Lewis.

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