This island retreat in the south Puget Sound was ispired by a theme of disconnection.
The island is remote, requiring a jouney from any city that includes gridlock, bridges, and a 15-car ferry.
The property lies along the shores of the Case Inlet, a salty band of water that is part of the Southern Puget Sound.
An art studio and garage sit near the road; the cabin itself only emerges after continuing on the driveway.
The cabin sits in the same location as its predecesor, halfway down the hillside between the end of the drive and the rocky shore.
A steel bridge gives way to an entry that surrounds you with wood, the lines of the roof invite you through the front door.
The cabin’s rustic palette is arranged to get the most out of its geometric simplicty. An outdoor masonry fireplace and kitchen direct your views towards the water while the wood decking is mirrored on the underside of the roof above.
Most of the interior surfaces are wood. A folding door opens to connect the living room and the deck overlooking the inlet.
A return trip from the shoreline draws your gaze up to the underside of the sheltering roof above.
“It’s a deep tub, and when you’re in it, you’re immersed in nature, surrounded by the trees. I’ve never been to a spa anywhere in the world that outshines our bathroom.”
-CLIENT