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Novotny Cabin
This cabin, located on Decatur Island in the San Juan Island chain,
is perched on a steeply sloping site which terminates in an abrupt
rock cliff at the waters edge. The cabin is shared by two couples
who use it on an alternating schedule. The 840 s.f. structure
is entered from a bridge onto the upper floor living/kitchen/dining
area. Glass surrounds all four sides and deep six foot overhangs
extend out to protect the outdoor decks.
The lower floor elevations are solid with punched windows at the built-in beds. The upper floor post and beam construction extends out of the solid lower walls. The thirteen foot wide plan provides exterior elevations reminiscent of forest service lookout stations.
The lower floor elevations are solid with punched windows at the built-in beds. The upper floor post and beam construction extends out of the solid lower walls. The thirteen foot wide plan provides exterior elevations reminiscent of forest service lookout stations.
Location
Decatur Island, Washington
Awards
1993 AIA Sunset Home Awards, Citation
1992 AIA NW & Pacific Region Honor Award
1991 Arch. Record Design Excellence Award
1991 American Wood Council Citation
1990 AIA Seattle Chapter Merit Award
1992 AIA NW & Pacific Region Honor Award
1991 Arch. Record Design Excellence Award
1991 American Wood Council Citation
1990 AIA Seattle Chapter Merit Award