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Lutsen Cabin | New Build
This project is a small cabin for two on a wooded, sloped 48-
acre site. The cabin’s lower level anchors into the hill while the
main level is positioned within the canopy of the surrounding
maple forest.
Photos: Farm Kid Studios
The main level is a simple, open box with clear aspen paneling
lining the walls and sloped ceiling. From the entry door, there
is a path straight toward the large windows that capture a
tremendous view over the valley beyond. The living area pairs
views of the landscape with the glowing embers of the fire in the
woodstove.
Awning windows on the east and west sides of the cabin capture morning and afternoon breezes for ventilation.
The east- and west-facing windows allow for experiencing sunrises and sunsets from both sitting and sleeping
areas. Exterior materials were chosen for their low maintenance and aesthetic qualities and include black-clad
window frames, dark gray corrugated steel siding, clear galvanized standing-seam metal roofing, and cedar
tongue-and-groove siding. Black and gray colors blend with the surrounding maple tree
trunks, and the silver roofing reflects the ever-changing color of the sky throughout the day.
Cermak Rhoades Architects
Cermak Rhoades Architects has since been acquired by LHB, Inc.
(651) 659-0342
Design team: Todd Rhoades, AIA; Terri Cermak, AIA
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