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Nestled among mature trees, the new garden pavilion is just a five-minute walk from Adam and Tereza’s apartment. It sits near another hut that stores their garden equipment. “They wanted to keep the garden colony how it is,” says architect Jan Holub.

Olive Passive House floor plan

“Metaphorically, the cabin’s exterior is like a cut log,” Lane says. “The black-stained Western red cedar is the bark, and the Douglas fir siding under cover is the exposed wood once the log has been cut.” Beyond the house and native sod gardens, a meadowscape blends into the mature pine forest at the lakefront. “We wanted a woodland garden quality,” landscape architect Soren deNiord says.

The new kitchen is more colorful, with a long, thin island that's ergonomically better suited to preparing meels and bringing seating closer to the cooking.

"This was the best decision I have made for myself in a long time,

A built-in banquette with a custom table designed by Engelsman saves space. The bench has a cushion made by Caroline and the chairs are Vintage J.L. Moller Model #75 Dining Chairs. A partial wall now separates the adjacent den and TV room, to balance connection and separation.

Red Line Woodworking fashioned new fronts for the existing solid oak cabinetry.

A picture window with a deep seat provides a place to take in the sun.

Greg utilized cross-laminated timber to construct the home and for its interior finishes.

In search of a Bay Area retreat, Jeff Waldman and Molly Fiffer purchased a piece of land on which to experiment and gain new skills, one task at a time.

Kabn 2 was designed so that its long side faces the loch. Apart from providing entry into the home, the glazed corner of cabin frames the water just past a gravel path.