Land+Living: Chicken Point Cabin

Architecture — June 16, 2004 Posted by James

A great home with an unfortunate name by Olson Sundberg Kundig Allen Architects

We really like this cabin... despite its name... and we are not alone as it was granted with an honor award by the American Institute of Architects this year. This resembles no "cabin" we have ever seen, but with the elemental form and use of simple materials, the moniker seems very appropriate. The design is certainly bold, but we think that it fits nicely within its surroundings. And check out that view... we can conceive of no finer picture frame. Plus, we just want to play with that door.

Firm: Olson Sundberg Kundig Allen Architects
Link: 2004 AIA Honor Award

photo: Benjamin Benschneider

photo: Benjamin Benschneider

7 comments

Comments (7)

Jim Parker — December 23, 2004
Beautiful

I have been looking for the Modern look for so long and now I think I've found it. Great job Jakesmile1@yahoo.com

luca alberti (student arch.) — September 15, 2006

is a very beautiful home, the big window is fantastic.... i don't speak english...sorry...

fernando — September 15, 2006

I really like the top roof and the side walls www.customshapes.blogspot.com

Kales — July 13, 2007
Simply elegant

The design and construction is so beautiful, perfect for the modern-day Thoreau.

Craig Anderson — August 28, 2007
Olson Sundberg Kundig Allen

Amazing architecture! Does anyone have any insight on the master-planned community Olson Sundberg Kundig Allen is doing in Semiahmoo?? ( I hope I spelled that right) I was told yesterday about this project that they are designing the homes for www.liveathorizon.com

Mark Laugenour — October 5, 2007
Who built the large door

would like to know who built the large door/window that swings up? My email address is mark@garagedoorsinc.com

archiMatt — April 18, 2009
Tom is the wallace and gromit of architects

I love this house. all his work uses brilliant little mechanical thingmes. that window is so smooth and perfectly weighted a child can open it. Did you know the front door of this place is 19ft tall and made of iron?! incredible