Methow Valley Cabin |
Photography by Lawrence Architecture except as noted. |
1997 AIA Seattle Honor Award Winner |
1998 AIA Northwest & Pacific Region Award Winner 1997-98 AIA-Sunset Magazine Award Winner
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2002 Featured in the Seattle Times'
Pacific Northwest Magazine |
Located on the valley floor in ranch country near Winthrop, Washington
A small budget, the wide-open site, and the
simple desires of the client dictated simplicity in the design of this 1,100 SF
vacation cabin. The tall gable roof over the elongated plan gives the
building a presence within the natural landscape. Building orientation
takes advantage of the prevailing breezes and mountain views up valley.
The building sits lightly on the land with its stick-built encircling porch,
which buffers the often-harsh climate. The roof configuration prevents
snow buildup and damage. The site is left untouched except for a circle
around the building that has been cleared to minimize the risk from wild fires.
The general contractor
was Bjornsen Construction. |
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