Wednesday, February 9, 2011

more cabin photos

The rustic cabin sits on a small plateau overlooking the New Haven River and the Green Mountains beyond. Access to the cabin is by a steep foot path as well as a more gradual woods road. All of the building materials were hauled across the river and up the slope. The exterior siding and shutters are made of local rough sawn pine. The timber framed porch is constructed with round logs cleared from the building site.



Wednesday, February 2, 2011

another cabin


I'd like to showcase another cabin. This rustic cabin, also in Lincoln, VT, is built on a remote site and accessed by a 75' long pedestrian bridge across the New Haven River. Both the design and construction of the cabin were carefully executed to make the most of the unique site and a tight budget. With a footprint of just over 600 square feet, the small cabin of sustainable design makes efficient use of resources and building materials. The interior of the cabin features locally milled and salvaged wood. The timbers are rough sawn hemlock, the boards on the walls, ceiling and the floors are pine. A south facing door with transom windows lets in lots of daylight.

modern cabin completed


The modern cabin has been completed for just over one year. The cabin accommodates visiting friends and family and is also a place for an occasional overnight for ourselves. Our neighbors rented the cabin for some guests and a client of mine made a visit during the construction of their own project. The cabin sleeps a couple and up to four kids.

Tuesday, March 9, 2010

lighting


The light fixtures by Resolute are well made and easy to install. The sconce is fluorescent.

finishing touches



On a recent trip to Montreal we picked up a few things at IKEA. A curtain rod serves as an extra long towel bar, adjustable writing tables are used as night stands and a bookshelf by the front door will hold hats and mittens.

Saturday, January 9, 2010

Saturday, December 19, 2009

blog list

Although construction of the Modern Cabin is complete, I will continue to post from time to time.

I've added three blogs to my blog list. The blogs recount the construction of other projects I have designed. The projects are located in Bristol and Stowe,Vermont and in Metaline Falls, Washington. Please take a look.

Sunday, December 6, 2009

stone steps


Blue stone steps make a gentle curving path to the entry.

Thursday, October 22, 2009

Sunday, September 13, 2009

landscaping



Stone steps and pavers along with potted grasses are ready to be installed.  The Colby Hill Landscape Company will start this week.

shower door

art




The former owner of the property is an artist.  I have hung three of her paintings in the new cabin.

deck railing






Both the steel cables and supports are custom made.  The cables are self tensioning; the long run uses sleek turnbuckles.  The plate in contact with the cedar and the lag screws are stainless steel.