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“To keep the lofted structure of the North Building, we developed a unique stair design rather than a ladder so that guests could safely go up and down,” says designer Nicole Hollis of the staggered treads.

Next to the entrance is an area map etched in aluminum by Black Mountain Marking.

Architect Bill Yudchitz asked his son, Daniel, to help him create a self-sustaining multi-level family cabin in Bayfield, Wisconsin.

The principal bathroom is bathed with natural light and a warm burnt-orange palette.

Above the built-in daybed is a porthole—a recurring feature in Nelson’s work—that looks out into the surrounding forest.

An armchair crafted by Nelson’s longtime assistant, Max Schulz, and all the built-ins match. “I like to try to maintain a consistent aesthetic,” says Nelson. A wood stove by Cubic Mini Wood Stoves warms the enclosed, weather-tight section of the structure, and a ladder that mirrors the cant of the wall leads to a lofted nook.

Steel cables inserted into rope keep the suspension bridge taut. By primarily using salvaged redwood, Nelson achieved a visual continuity with the landscape.

Neufeld detailed bleached white oak millwork throughout the home, with clever clerestory windows at the top. In the foyer seen here, there’s a display niche with good storage, and the window above is to the primary bedroom. The wall at the doorway to the room is angled, so it doesn’t feel cramped by the cabinetry.

“We wanted to use natural materials in a neutral color palette,” Dino says of the sleek kitchen. “Adding the Smeg range lends that European element we were going for.” White oak cabinetry and a brushed, soft gray limestone create more layers of texture.