Snell Cottage

This cabin in the woods was designed for my brother and his family for their property on Gambier Island near Vancouver, BC. It is a gorgeous ocean wilderness setting with steep rock faces, large trees and beautiful views of the mountains. The cabin is designed as a simple framed structure with a sleeping loft which opens onto the main living space. The main living space has a cathedral ceiling with large ladder effect central windows which frame views of the slender coniferous trees and the ocean beyond. Corner windows extend to the floor to provide dramatic views and a sense of floating above the land.

Click on any image below for a slide show of the Snell Cottage.

Winter View from Ocean

Winter View from Ocean

Living Space

Living Space

View toward Loft

View toward Kitchen

View from Kitchen

Bunk Bedroom

Loft

Ceiling

Living Space

Construction Photographs

See documentation of the construction of the Snell Cottage from start to finish by clicking on the image at left.

Client:  Peter and Cari Snell
Completed: September 2008
Gross Floor Area:  900 SF