Renovation of the original cabin
The original and principal cabin was built in 1962, in dark and opaque cedar, and the renovation program included expanding the residence, with three new bedrooms for an extended family.
Hood Cliff Retreat the wooden cabins that inhabit the forest
The architect Matt Wittman designs a series of family wooden cabins on the western shore of the Hood Canal in Washington, in the Pacific Northwest, immersed in the tranquility of the forest for naturalist and birdwatcher clients.
The landscape to take refuge in
Customers, nature lovers, enjoy spending much of their time outdoors, so they wanted a refuge with simple architecture where they could admire the nature of Hood Canal and observe the birds.
The project inspired by nature itself
Responding to this desire is the architect Wittman Estes, who has always been a lover of simple vernacular structures and specializes in architecture projects and landscaping, thanks to his rural childhood. The architecture reflects the landscape and draws inspiration from nature. Recovered beams and original cabin claddings have been reintroduced in the interior cladding.
Interpenetration between interior and exterior
The goal is to eliminate the barriers between interior and exterior, forest, garden, and structure. In the main cabin, the kitchen, equipped with a large window, extends to the outside. Thanks to the tall windows, it is possible to always have a view of the outside and natural light penetrates inside.
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