Salt Spring Island Cabin

Salt Spring Island Cabin

The cabin's exterior skin will be allowed to weather naturally. Its back wall is made of rammed earth.

Salt Spring Island Cabin

The sliding door opens the window wall to views and ventilation.

Salt Spring Island Cabin

The sliding door also closes partway for privacy. A wood stove provides heat, and a propane tank supplies on-demand hot water.

Salt Spring Island Cabin

The cabin becomes virtually impenetrable when the owner is away.

Salt Spring Island Cabin

Cedar lining the interior came from a trestle bridge on nearby Vancouver Island.

Salt Spring Island Cabin

The plan.

Salt Spring Island Cabin

A low retaining wall brings rustic order to the previously disturbed site.

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