Mid century

Cabin at Longbranch | Olson Kundig

Simple, readily available materials were used throughout: wood-framed walls are sheathed in plywood or recycled boards, and doubled pairs of steel columns support beams that in turn support exposed roof structures.

Cabin at Longbranch | Olson Kundig

The living room’s large wall of glass frames a view of the adjoining grassy field and Puget Sound, visually blending indoors and outdoors.

Cabin at Longbranch | Olson Kundig

In the 1980s, the retreat was made up of three tiny pavilions linked by wooden platforms. By 2003, the pavilions had been connected by a unifying roof, creating a single form grounded onto the hillside and projecting out over the landscape.

Materials enhance this natural connection, reflecting the silvery hues of the overcast sky of the Pacific Northwest and tying the building to the forest floor.

First built in 1959 as acclaimed architect Jim Olson's first project, this modest bunkhouse in the woods grew into an extraordinary family retreat.

Sculpturally Crisp White Pylon Divides Space While Keeping Open Views

Salvaged Cabinets and Wood are Reused in Updated Open Dining Area

Open Views from Living Room To Dining Room

Exterior Living Room Visually Connects to Outdoors

Original Brick Masonry Corners Replaced with Mullionless Corner Glass

Dining Room Opens to Living Room

Foyer After

BEFORE - Foyer