Molly

The architect and his family lived in the home for nearly six decades.

Set on a steep, forested hillside, Saul Zaik’s 1961 residence evokes a tree house with two wings connected by a series of cantilevered decks and a glass pavilion.

The structure winds around maples and Douglas firs, standing just inches from the trees at some points.

The sustainable structure sits slightly above ground and features beams and pillars made from glued laminated timber and wooden paneled walls constructed from cross laminated timber.

A suspended wooden deck pathway links the six modules.

The designers relied heavily on the use of reforestation wood, which is used throughout the interior along with glass and concrete.

Modular Bahia utilizes solar panels for water heating and rainwater accumulation tanks for sewage treatment.

The use of reforested wood helped to keep construction waste to a minimum.

The suspended deck system helps to shield the modules from beach and river views.

Beams and pillars made from glued laminated timber complement wooden paneled walls constructed from cross laminated timber.

The modular design allows for maximum use of sunlight and coastal topography with minimal disruption the surrounding land.

The single-level modular space consists of two houses and a single common area.