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HOUSES IN NATURE

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Erecting a modern cabin where a tool shed once stood became a family exercise for architect Jim Cutler and his daughter, Hannah, who worked with him on the design and build.
Erecting a modern cabin where a tool shed once stood became a family exercise for architect Jim Cutler and his daughter, Hannah, who worked with him on the design and build.
Architect Georg van Gass adds a delicately poised cantilevered exterior wall that appears to slice the deck in half. Photo by: Elsa Young
Architect Georg van Gass adds a delicately poised cantilevered exterior wall that appears to slice the deck in half. Photo by: Elsa Young
Supported on thin columns, the main volume hovers above the graveled entry, reaching out into the surroundings.
Supported on thin columns, the main volume hovers above the graveled entry, reaching out into the surroundings.
The steep slope necessitated careful attention to waterproofing and drainage.
The steep slope necessitated careful attention to waterproofing and drainage.
Cedar platforms close to the ground extend beneath the cabin’s broad eaves to create spaces that frame outdoor space.
Cedar platforms close to the ground extend beneath the cabin’s broad eaves to create spaces that frame outdoor space.
The low-lying home, completed in 2018, sits behind a stand of pine trees just steps from the water.
The low-lying home, completed in 2018, sits behind a stand of pine trees just steps from the water.
RSAA thoughtfully integrated fully glazed walls with the house's old bones.
RSAA thoughtfully integrated fully glazed walls with the house's old bones.
Tongling Recluse looks out upon pristine mountain vistas.
Tongling Recluse looks out upon pristine mountain vistas.
White brick exterior of Goddard and Mandolene’s home post renovation.
White brick exterior of Goddard and Mandolene’s home post renovation.
Walker Warner collaborated with interior designer Elizabeth Hill of Selby House LTD to create the breezy home. The design team took special care to make the interiors neutral and contemporary.
Walker Warner collaborated with interior designer Elizabeth Hill of Selby House LTD to create the breezy home. The design team took special care to make the interiors neutral and contemporary.
The walls and parts of the roof are original to the structure. The steel-framed windows and openings are new.
The walls and parts of the roof are original to the structure. The steel-framed windows and openings are new.
Manitoga, or Dragon Rock, was the residence of industrial designer Russel Wright and is filled with design details that incorporated nature, including rooms with boulders rising from the floors and a tiered layout that worked with the natural topography.
Manitoga, or Dragon Rock, was the residence of industrial designer Russel Wright and is filled with design details that incorporated nature, including rooms with boulders rising from the floors and a tiered layout that worked with the natural topography.