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Forest Cabin And Outhouse
Forest Cabin And Outhouse — Project details
Year
2024
Type
Custom Space
Location
Victoria, BC
Project Overview
This project focused on building a secondary forest space that felt intentional rather than temporary. The result is a warm cabin and outhouse setting with stronger exterior detailing, practical access, and a finish quality that feels grounded in the site.
Scope
- Site review and planning
- Cabin and outhouse exterior work
- Deck and access detailing
- Woodland finish coordination
Highlights
- Warm cabin forms set into the trees
- Simple exterior detailing that suits the wooded site
- Practical deck and access points for daily use
Outcome
The completed cabin and outhouse feel deliberate, private, and settled into the landscape. The project adds useful outdoor living support without reading like an afterthought.
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Project Notes
Why This Project Works
Design Priorities
The cabin and outhouse needed to feel integrated with the wooded property rather than dropped into the site. That meant warm exterior materials, simple forms, and access details that worked with the surrounding trees.
Execution Notes
The work centered on restraint and site fit. The deck transitions, exterior edges, and compact building forms had to feel clean because small structures reveal proportion and finish decisions quickly.
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