Washington architect

Perched atop a steep river bank, the Chewuch Cabin offers equal amounts of shelter from and exposure to north-central Washington’s rugged beauty. A high, linear roof gestures emphatically toward the river and foothills beyond, forming a primary axis. A low, rectilinear form intersects, creating a distinctive cruciform plan that informs all design moves in this small home. Kes Efstathiou Eirik Johnson Eirik Johnson The high-ceilinged volume contains kitchen, living and dining spaces as well a separate, single-car garage and intervening outdoor room. The lower-roofed volume contains bedroom, utility, and office spaces. The primary axis, clad in a combination of distressed wood siding and dark bronze composite, uses expos... More