seattle-based studio zeroplus shared with us images of the sneeoosh cabin located in the picturesque forested landscape of deception pass state park overlooking skagit bay in washington state. the humble retreat provides shelter for guests who want to experience the surrounding raw nature from within the comfort of a contemporary dwelling. the site, which contained several mature douglas fir and cedar trees, some with trunks measuring three feet in diameter, situated within the swinomish indian reservation led the architects to employ a structural strategy that would cause the least amount of permanent damage to the site.
the plaza serves as the junction between the existing warehouse and the new glass structure
image © zeroplus (also first image)
zeroplus calculated eight simple concrete disks that would act as piers sitting on the ground rather than utilizing more invasive traditional footings. external steel columns support an insulated framed canopy that hovers above the living area. situated under the dense tree canopies the primary living space is wrapped in glass walls on all sides to provide a panoramic and immediate connection to the outdoors. the interior is split into two major parts, the previously mentioned open living area and the cocoon-like bedrooms hanging from structure’s A-frames. this thermally conditioned feature is built of prefabricated panels that provide not only the desired privacy but temperature control as well.
the main living area is characterized by the exposed internal and external structure, timber elements, and the surrounding landscape
image © zeroplus
the bathroom on the lower floor uses obscured glass for privacy while providing natural light
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the cabin is hidden amidst the dense vegetation along water’s edge
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an exterior metal staircase leads to the waterside
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project info:
project: sneeoosh cabin
size: 1200 sf
location: puget sound washington
architect: zeroplus; principals- joshua brevoort, lisa chun; intern- casey borgen
fabricators: river ranch llc and meadow works
manager: bud searle
carpenters: neil harrington, mark schrader
photos: zeroplus
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