Wall/Paneling Details

Peter designed the main house as two modules under a shed roof. The primary volume includes the kitchen, dining room, and master bedroom. A shower room and second bedroom were placed in the smaller of the two units.

Nikki and her mom can enjoy one another's company in the kitchen after a short walk across the garden.

Upstairs, three small bedrooms share a bathroom.

The office enclosure is made from white oak, with slats crafted in Plum Projects' studio workshop.

The house is well equipped for weather conditions in an area known for intense winds and heavy snowfall during the winter months.

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

Veneer plywood was used in both interior and exterior applications, providing a clean yet warm aesthetic.

Smith worried about the galley kitchen. "I couldn't stop thinking, 'ugh, is this ok?' You only have one entrance and one exit, so once you're in there, you're trapped.

Smith knew he wanted to use plywood for the interior walls. "Plywood can look fantastic,

The breezeway is entirely clad in Real Cedar, creating a beautiful contemporary visual coherence and blurring the boundaries between interior and exterior spaces.

The goal: create a living space that would be connected to the garden, with great functionality. “They wanted a house they could raise children in, to the point where their children could be teenagers and adult children,” says Dovey. “They were really thinking forward into the future.”

In their query letter, Ben and Sarah were clear that they wanted a home that could accommodate all of life’s messes. “We don't want a white display kitchen that only looks good when it's clean and not in use. We want our kitchen to be able to work hard. We love to cook and when we do, there are usually lots of things on the go and a mess being made.”