shadowboxx

shadowboxx by olson kundig architects. lopez island, washington, usa.  i am in LOVE with this place.  just beyond. you really need to watch the video of this place.  

false bay writer's cabin

false bay writer's cabin by olson kundig architects. san juan island, washington state.

the cabin is five hundred square feet & is a private writers retreat & guest cottage. located on san juan island, washington, the owners wanted the cabin to feel contacted to its setting, the climate, the wildlife & views. they also needed a structure that could be easily secured when not in use. the cabin was designed as a glass house surrounded by three wooden slat decks that can be raised by a hydraulic system of wires, rope, pivoting sheaves & lead blocks, that serves as shutters. when open, the shutter decks are outdoor living spaces; when closed they secure the cabin. the fireplace rotates 180 degrees to be enjoyed indoors or out. an inverted roof with a deep overhang forces water to drain to the rear of the cabin.

delta shelter

delta shelter by olson kundig architects. mazama, wa.

this 1,000 square-foot weekend cabin can be completely shuttered when the owner is away with steel shutters using a hand crank. it is situated near a river in a floodplain in washington.

montecito residence

montecito residence by olson kundig architects. toro canyon, montecito, california.