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Juniper Beach Mid-Century Cabin Remodel
Juniper Beach Mid-Century Cabin Remodel
Camano, WA, United States
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Juniper Beach Mid-Century Cabin Remodel
Camano, WA, United States
Type
STATUS
Built
YEAR
2025
SIZE
1000 sqft - 3000 sqft
The Juniper Beach Mid-Century Cabin Remodel is located on Camano Island, Washington in the Puget Sound. The dwelling was originally developed in the 1940’s as part of a community of modest vacation cabins with small lots and densely packed homes. The cabin was purchased by the client’s family in 1946 and underwent various renovations over the years resulting in a disjointed appearance. It was suffering from a number of structural issues including a lack of shear walls and inadequate rafter support which led to bowing of the walls and separating of the rafters at the ridge. In addition, the low bank waterfront property was prone to flooding during high tides and storm events which resulted in occasional water entering into the house and causing damage. The client’s goals were to raise the house above flood level and stabilize the structure while simultaneously restoring the house to a mid-century modern aesthetic.
As part of the project, the cabin was raised approximately 42” to get above the 100-year floodplain and a new architectural concrete foundation was poured. As a result, a new entry porch and stairway were necessary. Both were designed with concrete and steel construction which will be durable in flood conditions and also compliment the mid-century aesthetic. The house was originally constructed without plywood sheathing. As part of the structural upgrades, the existing shingle siding was removed and plywood sheathing was added. The siding was replaced with a vertical tongue and groove thermally modified wood siding. This siding was installed over a rainscreen system which included rigid insulation to improve energy efficiency. The exterior refresh was completed with the replacing the windows with energy efficient fiberglass units and a new standing seam metal roof.
A major structural upgrade included the addition of a steel moment frame on the view-side of the house to add lateral stability to the glass façade. The architects used this as an opportunity to reorganize the fenestration with four larger openings rather than the six smaller openings in the original façade to enhance the view and bring an openness to the space. Attached to the moment frame is a new ridge beam that runs through the length of the house and replaces the existing inadequate collar ties which had been responsible for the walls bowing and the rafters separating. Removing the collar ties had the added bonus of extending the view.
There were three major updates to the interior that helped to pull everything together with the midcentury aesthetic. First, the first level main bath received a total makeover. The shower was enlarged and fitted with custom tile replacing the existing small fiberglass shower stall. In addition, the floor and vanity were replaced and stackable laundry fixtures were added. The second interior change involved the existing brick fireplace which had to be removed in order to lift the house. The decision was made to replace it with a floating mid-century inspired fireplace backed by a tile accent wall. This resulted in a much lighter and breezier feel. The final update was the replacement of the heavy wood stair with a new stair that has a steel center stringer and floating treads with a cable rail. This resulted in a stair with a more open appearance that reduced the visual impact on the view.
The end result is a family cabin that blends the best of old and new, preserves the client’s family memories and history while providing an extremely comfortable retreat year-round, from summer beach vacations to cozy winter getaways.
As part of the project, the cabin was raised approximately 42” to get above the 100-year floodplain and a new architectural concrete foundation was poured. As a result, a new entry porch and stairway were necessary. Both were designed with concrete and steel construction which will be durable in flood conditions and also compliment the mid-century aesthetic. The house was originally constructed without plywood sheathing. As part of the structural upgrades, the existing shingle siding was removed and plywood sheathing was added. The siding was replaced with a vertical tongue and groove thermally modified wood siding. This siding was installed over a rainscreen system which included rigid insulation to improve energy efficiency. The exterior refresh was completed with the replacing the windows with energy efficient fiberglass units and a new standing seam metal roof.
A major structural upgrade included the addition of a steel moment frame on the view-side of the house to add lateral stability to the glass façade. The architects used this as an opportunity to reorganize the fenestration with four larger openings rather than the six smaller openings in the original façade to enhance the view and bring an openness to the space. Attached to the moment frame is a new ridge beam that runs through the length of the house and replaces the existing inadequate collar ties which had been responsible for the walls bowing and the rafters separating. Removing the collar ties had the added bonus of extending the view.
There were three major updates to the interior that helped to pull everything together with the midcentury aesthetic. First, the first level main bath received a total makeover. The shower was enlarged and fitted with custom tile replacing the existing small fiberglass shower stall. In addition, the floor and vanity were replaced and stackable laundry fixtures were added. The second interior change involved the existing brick fireplace which had to be removed in order to lift the house. The decision was made to replace it with a floating mid-century inspired fireplace backed by a tile accent wall. This resulted in a much lighter and breezier feel. The final update was the replacement of the heavy wood stair with a new stair that has a steel center stringer and floating treads with a cable rail. This resulted in a stair with a more open appearance that reduced the visual impact on the view.
The end result is a family cabin that blends the best of old and new, preserves the client’s family memories and history while providing an extremely comfortable retreat year-round, from summer beach vacations to cozy winter getaways.
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