This 500-square-foot cabin serves as a private writer’s retreat and guest cottage. The owners asked for a space that felt connected to its island setting—the mild climate, scenic views, and proximity to wildlife. At the same time, they needed a structure that could be easily secured when not in use.
Photo: Tim Bies / Olson Kundig
False Bay Writer’s Cabin
San Juan Islands, Washington
Lake House
Seattle, Washington
False Bay Residence
San Juan Island, Washington
Publications
2021
“Studios, Nooks & Outdoor Add-ons.” Bellingham Alive, Mar. 2020, 71-77. Print.
Cabin Fever. London: Gestalten, Sep. 2021, 108-111. Book.
Englefield, Jane. “Eight escapist cabins from across the US.” Dezeen, 18 May 2021. Web.
Hollis, Sophie Aliece. “A kinetic cabin by Olson Kundig adapts to climate diversity in the Pacific Northwest.” The Architect’s Newspaper Online, 3 Dec. 2021. Web.
Lalinsky, Michal. “Spisovateüov azyl.” Atrium, Apr. 2021, 38-44. Print.
2020
“False Bay Writer’s Cabin.” Archilovers, 4 Dec. 2020. Web.
“False Bay Writer’s Cabin on San Juan Island.” e-architect, 26 Nov. 2020. Web.
“O compacto refugio.” Casa Vogue Brazil, 30 Dec. 2020. Web.
Carlson, Cajsa. “Dezeen’s top 10 cabins of 2020.” Dezeen, 6 Dec. 2020. Web.
Martinot-Lagarde, Alice. “Les plus beaux chalets de Olson Kundig.” AD France, 30 Nov. 2020. Web.
Small But Smart. Berlin: Braun, Sep. 2020, 150-155. Book.
Stevens, Philip. “TOP 10 workplaces and offices of 2020.” Designboom, 24 Dec. 2020. Web.
2019
Hasanoglu, Cigdem. “Iozgun Mimarisi Ve Ic Mekan Tasarimiyla Buyuleyen Sanatla Ic Ice Yasam Alani.” Marie Claire Maison, Sep. 2019, 18, 20, 91-99. Print.