Shingle sided with window slits on Fidalgo Island, WA; the cabin blends into its environment without disturb its natural environment.

Dr. Joe

Using natural materials, thoughtfully detailed, this Fidalgo Island retreat is an exercise in restraint. Sitting in a line below a low, sheltering shed roof, the spaces of this simple cabin capture light and views from all sides. Sited along the verge of a sunny south exposure to one side, and a madrona-sheltered northern bank to the other, the building reinforces the experience of the site’s distinct micro-environments. Interior and exterior spaces alternate below the roof—extending living space and reinforcing a connection to the outdoor environment.

The back porch of the cabin has a covered walkway which extends to be a comfortable sized porch, the bedroom can fully be opened which allows an easy step out to nature.
Wooden walk path cuts through the house block and arrives to the back porch.
Seating area around small fireplace with a great view to the outdoors.

Location: Fidalgo Island, WA
Contractor: Habitat Construction
Photography: Benjamin Benschneider

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