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Nestled amongst native Araucaria trees, the cabin and its three elevated decks were carefully sited so as not to disturb any existing trees, which are protected by Chilean law. "This area is the only place on the planet where the Araucaria pine grows,

The organic placement of the windows echoes the knots on the trunks of the surrounding trees.

Every room of the home has a view of the sea, and the salty air patinas the bespoke cedar panels over time.

Scott incorporated rough stones excavated on the property into the bathrooms, creating a contrast with the clean lines of the rest of the house. The tub is custom.

Located on a windswept site, this one-bedroom retreat is built to withstand the rigors of rural life, and it can be adapted to sleep up to six guests.

The elevated modular home is clad in locally sourced radiata pine treated with a stone-gray oil stabilizer.

“When you come in, you immediately get an understanding of the space, and that leads to a feeling of safety,

The bold yet minimalist residence sits lightly on the land and engages with the surrounding scenery.

Cozy outdoor seating areas are tucked away throughout the property.

The new, stepped decks run the length of the house, visually and physically connecting both sides of the building.

While the owners really liked the idea of shou sugi ban, they opted for a more cost-effective black stain. The random-width, reverse board-and-batten siding reflects the wabi-sabi concept. “The builder said the math for the random siding was torturous,” the wife said. “We didn’t know how hard it was to make things look simple.” DeNiord planted hay-scented fern and lowbush blueberry sod around the house. “We didn't want any side of the house to feel unconsidered,” he says. As for the local boulders he placed around the house and terrace, he says, “They give the feeling that the house grew up around the outcroppings.”

One of the architects’ main challenges was to maintain the site’s white pine trees. As a result, the construction made use of sophisticated excavation and tree-conservation techniques. This also ensured that there was minimal disturbance to the riverfront during the build in 2019.

They may have built this family cabin economically, but view of the ocean is priceless.

Parota wood continues in the spacious kitchen. Marisa and Christopher found the blue tile that runs throughout the home on a trip to León, Mexico. "It called out to us," says Christopher. Festooned with small stars, its tone matches the color of the ocean perfectly.

A wood stove set on a raised hearth acts as a focal point between the living and sleeping zones. Built-in nooks provide storage for firewood.