2017. december 8., péntek

Luminous Bear Run Cabin offers dramatic views of the Cascade Mountains in Washington

Bear Run Cabin, David Coleman Architecture, cabin in the Cascade Mountains, glass facade, Washington DC, polycarbonate, green architecture, loft, glass walls, shelter

The Bear Run Cabin in Marblemount, Washington, captures the dual nature of the surrounding landscape – the dramatic peaks of the Cascade Mountains and the gently sloping adjacent woodlot. The building, designed by David Coleman Architecture, is carved into the site, with two volumes standing in a yin-yang relationship.

Bear Run Cabin, David Coleman Architecture, cabin in the Cascade Mountains, glass facade, Washington DC, polycarbonate, green architecture, loft, glass walls, shelter

The cabin occupies a rain-drenched site in the rugged, northwestern foothills of the Cascade Mountains. Its western terrace is carved into the site, and it leads towards a soaking tub set behind a glass wall. The south-eastern porch and monumental stair, both covered by a soaring roof, rise above the site and offer shelter from the rain and summer sun.

Bear Run Cabin, David Coleman Architecture, cabin in the Cascade Mountains, glass facade, Washington DC, polycarbonate, green architecture, loft, glass walls, shelter

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The house is extremely flexible – in the summer the living space expands onto porches and terraces while retaining its efficiency and compactness in the winter. The 890-square-foot cabin accommodates a living room, a bath, and a sleeping loft clad in frameless glass, while the 1000-square-foot studio houses a music room, a workshop and a guest loft.

Bear Run Cabin, David Coleman Architecture, cabin in the Cascade Mountains, glass facade, Washington DC, polycarbonate, green architecture, loft, glass walls, shelter

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The west wall is clad in a polycarbonate skin that illuminates the interior with a soft glow during the day. This same wall lights up in a dramatic display at night. The project won the GRAY Awards— the first regional awards program to celebrate design exclusively from Washington, Oregon and British Columbia.

+ David Coleman Architecture

Photos by Ben Benschneider

Bear Run Cabin, David Coleman Architecture, cabin in the Cascade Mountains, glass facade, Washington DC, polycarbonate, green architecture, loft, glass walls, shelter

Bear Run Cabin, David Coleman Architecture, cabin in the Cascade Mountains, glass facade, Washington DC, polycarbonate, green architecture, loft, glass walls, shelter

Bear Run Cabin, David Coleman Architecture, cabin in the Cascade Mountains, glass facade, Washington DC, polycarbonate, green architecture, loft, glass walls, shelter



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