Tice Hill

The bathroom is lined in roughly applied concrete.

Every opening was designed to feel deliberate. Casement and picture windows from the Marvin Ultimate collection above the living room’s built-in shelving offers an eye-level view into the canopy.

The open-plan living and dining area frames views of the surrounding woodland through expansive Marvin Ultimate windows with a Douglas fir interior. “Even on dreary days, the house still brings in a lot of natural light,” says Jenn. “It doesn't feel overwhelming and it doesn’t feel like we’ve sacrificed privacy.”

Aaron sits at a desk in the studio he added to the property, which contains an indoor workspace and a lofted sleeping area for visitors. One of Aaron's paintings hangs above the workbench. Not all works here are created indoors, however, nor are they solitary acts—not unlike how the property came together. “It was built as a collective effort,” Aaron says. “And it continues to be a collective space. A lot of friends come out and stay, and we work on stuff. I think the collaborative nature of my art practice is reflected in the build.”

Bear Run's roofline resembles Wright's design for the Seth Peterson Cottage in Wisconsin.

Lead architect, Tom Lenchek, opted for simple forms and materials that direct attention outwards, towards the cabin's natural surroundings.

An outdoor shower provides a place to wash off sand after summer trips to the beach.

The home's siding will patina to a silvery gray tone. "I've always had a vision for this house in my head, and I didn't know if and when I'd ever get to build it. When this opportunity came up, it was sort of perfect," says Lauren Tracy. "We wanted it to look very minimal, with no eaves."

Most of the color in the primary suite comes from the greenery right outside.

The original structure was built by relatives in 1979.