Compact timber retreat
Alder Cabin
A simple volume. A generous relationship with the forest.
Problem and proposal
How can a compact retreat feel open without losing its sense of enclosure?
A rectangular timber volume places the living edge behind full-height glazing. A raised deck extends that room outward, while a more enclosed sleeping end provides a quieter retreat.
Pale timber · Grey metal · Dark glazing · Linen
Original concept · Unbuilt























