A Modern Cabin That Rises Above the Trees to Maximize the Views

Situated in Golden, BC, Canada, this contemporary cabin marks the primary new residential construct undertaking for Twobytwo Structure Studio. The Columbia River Valley Lookout residence is a ski cabin designed to attach the household collectively, in addition to to the encompassing, tree-filled panorama. Whereas the construction’s footprint is relatively compact, it rises above the bushes with a view to maximize the mountain views.

The three-story cabin begins with a strong concrete base and is topped with a easy shed-style roof. The blackened wooden exterior is punctuated by a cantilevered metal balcony that wraps round one aspect of the home.

The householders, Sandra Bassett and Chris Urbinsky, enlisted the agency, led by David Tyl and Sandra’s sister, Jenny Bassett, to deliver the undertaking to life. The studio tapped Chris and his metal engineering background to structurally design the trendy cabin. His skills additionally impressed the sure options all through the design, like the outside balcony, Douglas fir rafters, and industrial staircase that joins the three flooring.

The inside feels open and brilliant due to 14-foot-tall ceilings, massive home windows, and white partitions. Polished concrete flooring proceed the economic look whereas the wooden ceilings add heat.

Simply think about getting to take a seat down at that eating desk to eat meals with the dreamy surroundings framed on two sides.

Development by Zimmerman Development.
Pictures by Hayden Pattullo.

Caroline Williamson is Editor-in-Chief of Design Milk. She has a BFA in pictures from SCAD and might normally be discovered trying to find classic wares, doing New York Instances crossword puzzles in pen, or transforming playlists on Spotify.