still architects has shared photos of a small contemporary cabin she designed in the Muskoka area of Ontario, Canada, where the Roseau River flows into the lake.
The 800-square-foot (74-square-metre) cabin has a wood exterior with black accents. Its wooden deck, with gravel steps down, extends its living space.
The heavy Douglas fir wood featured throughout the interior and exterior is inspired by the logging site’s history. The local mill used the river to transport logs to the lake to be dried, cut and shipped throughout the area.
The load-bearing timbers support offset roof trusses, which have enough overhang to protect against the heavy rain and snow that occur in the area and to block the intense summer sun.
The raised nature of the cabin protects the land from disturbance as much as possible and preserves the surrounding tree canopy by protecting the roots from disturbance.
At night, the lights reflect the heat of the wood.
Stepping inside, there is an entrance that features a floating wooden bench, and a window that perfectly frames the trees outside, satisfying the need for artwork.
The main social areas of the cabin are open plan, with the living room at one end and the dining area and kitchen at the other.
The dining area includes a wooden bench that runs under the window, while the kitchen is built on the opposite wall.
The cabin also includes a bedroom and bathroom.
Here’s a closer look at the wooden beams used in the construction of the cabin.
