Spruce and pine cladding echo the verticality of the tree trunks surrounding the cabins.
The courtyard lets the reimagined addition live as a "modernist ruin," with vines encouraged to grow and further blur the boundary between inside and out. The outdoor table and chairs are by Tait.
Surya’s first word was the Hindi word for bird,” says his father, Ali, “and it’s amazing to see all the birds that are coming through here now that are attracted to certain plants.”
A courtyard creates visual separation between the main house and the addition.