This small, but efficiently engineered 600 square foot cabin, is a dry guest cabin for the owners. It offers propane lights, a propane stove, and a propane fridge. The goal was to create a getaway place that was both completely off grid, where no internet is a feature; offering a little haven for the owners.
The cabin has a mind toward simplicity in construction, thus offering cost savings. Floor joists are used as cross ties for the rafters upstairs, thus reducing the need for a ridge beam.
The client wished to maximize square footage by putting two bedrooms upstairs, having the bathroom, along with a generous sized kitchen, and combination dining and living room, downstairs. A loft option is also available for bedding if desired. For the bathroom we chose a tub shower and a four-foot vanity toilet. The owners can access the upper level via a ships ladder.
We designed this cabin so that windows in the living room would face an exterior view, letting in plenty of natural light. The windows repeat on multiple sides. The intention with the overall architecture is to mimic a forest service cabin seen in our beautiful National Parks. This design makes generous use of stone and wood, and harkens back to an error of high quality building.
Exposed beams in the living room and ceiling, and an archway in the kitchen connecting to the living room, provide an open and spacious feeling while creating visual separation.
The two bedrooms upstairs have vaulted ceilings, further supporting a feel of greater vertical space within a cozy atmosphere. Upstairs, storage runs along the sides of the room directly into the roofline.
Everything about this cabin spells relaxation and comfort within a small and cozy space.
