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The interior is lined almost entirely in birch plywood panels.

The primary bedroom cabin sits in a natural clearing amongst the trees, allowing for a water view and copious sunlight. The boulder-studded coast offers gently sloping paths to the ocean for a quick dip.

The kitchen’s concrete countertops complement the handcrafted cabinetry.

Poured polished concrete floors, plaster walls, and the pine ceiling with hemlock beams infuse subtle interest and warmth. The bend in the gathering pavilion follows the site’s topography.

A covered boardwalk, which Shaw regards as an outdoor hallway, connects the mudroom to the public gathering spaces.

With its shou sugi ban exterior, high-pitched roof and monochrome palette, this family home nods to Japanese design.