Zecc Architects and Roel van Norel created a cabin atop the foundation of a previous greenhouse – can you believe it? With one side of the house closed off, views are directed through the glazed south and west facades to the grassy clearing beyond. The west side is clad with six shutters made of horizontal, western red cedar slats that can be opened or closed with a single movement. The house’s open plan is neatly divided into public and private spaces, with the front containing the kitchen and living areas and the back holding the bedroom and bath, overhung by a small mezzanine. Fine wood craftsmanship defines the dwelling’s interior, where all the facilities—from the kitchen cabinets to the fireplace to the bathroom—are integrated into a single oak wall, handmade by van Norel.
