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Forest Canopy Cabin
Type
STATUS
Concept
SIZE
0 sqft - 1000 sqft
BUDGET
Undisclosed
Tucked into the temperate rainforest of British Columbia’s remote southwestern coast, the Forest Canopy Cabin sits high on a wooded peninsula, offering views of the ocean and the ever-changing coastal skies. Surrounded by Douglas Fir, Western Red Cedar, Big Leaf Maple, and Arbutus trees, and a rich understory the site is alive birdsong and wildlife. Sunlight filters through the canopy from the southeast in the morning and warms the forest from the northwest in the evening, making light and shadow the central theme in the design response.
The clients, a couple seeking a quiet, seasonal retreat, asked for a modest cabin with room for visiting family. The plan is organized around a transparent, central living space with private sleeping areas on either side, forming an L-shape that frames a protected outdoor room. Deep covered decks extend the interior spaces into the landscape while offering shelter from wind and rain.
A 22-foot-long skylight spans the roof, washing the interior in dappled forest light. Slatted wood filters sunlight throughout the day, creating a subtle play of shadow and movement across the interior surfaces, reminiscent of sun through tree branches. Large windows and doors open to the forest and sea, strengthening the connection to nature.
Materials were selected to quietly complement the natural setting. The exterior is clad in rough-sawn Western Red Cedar left to silver, while interiors are wrapped in marine-grade Douglas Fir plywood. Cork flooring softens footsteps and enhances the quiet atmosphere. Custom built-ins and daybeds offer space for rest and reading.
A small outbuilding with a central breezeway marks the entry to the site and houses the off-grid infrastructure. Together, the structures are a gentle presence in the landscape. The light-filled cabin offers a return to the essentials: stillness, shelter, and the rituals of everyday life.
The clients, a couple seeking a quiet, seasonal retreat, asked for a modest cabin with room for visiting family. The plan is organized around a transparent, central living space with private sleeping areas on either side, forming an L-shape that frames a protected outdoor room. Deep covered decks extend the interior spaces into the landscape while offering shelter from wind and rain.
A 22-foot-long skylight spans the roof, washing the interior in dappled forest light. Slatted wood filters sunlight throughout the day, creating a subtle play of shadow and movement across the interior surfaces, reminiscent of sun through tree branches. Large windows and doors open to the forest and sea, strengthening the connection to nature.
Materials were selected to quietly complement the natural setting. The exterior is clad in rough-sawn Western Red Cedar left to silver, while interiors are wrapped in marine-grade Douglas Fir plywood. Cork flooring softens footsteps and enhances the quiet atmosphere. Custom built-ins and daybeds offer space for rest and reading.
A small outbuilding with a central breezeway marks the entry to the site and houses the off-grid infrastructure. Together, the structures are a gentle presence in the landscape. The light-filled cabin offers a return to the essentials: stillness, shelter, and the rituals of everyday life.
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