Sol Duc Cabin
Built by Olson Kundig
Olympic Peninsula, Washington
350 sq ft,
Students were assigned a structure and told to find the dimensions and information online to model using AutoCAD, Rhino, Enscape, and Photoshop.
This was our first practice in rendering a full building.
The Sol Duc Cabin is located in Olympic Peninsula, Washington. The environment here is described as a cold rainforest, with lots of rain and harsh seasonal changes.
The owner of the building is a fisherman, who wanted a compact, low cost, low maintenance place to go fishing with his wife. The structure faces the Sol Duc River, allowing easy access for the fisherman.
The wooden interior brings an essential hearth and sense of warmth to the structure,
It’s cold climate and protective shell require it to be heavily contrasted inside to feel like a home space.
The windows along the river facing side brightens the space, warms the home, and encourages a connection to nature.
The cooler toned background helps make the interior warmth seem warm and cozy in comparison to the harsh outside elements.
The structure is constructed using steel rods and panels on the outside, one of the strongest materials, providing the small structure stability and an indestructible shell throughout the winter months.
Sealing is essential in the unused season, which is why steel panels are a feature in this building.
These panels were fashioned after the shutters a barn uses to protect its livestock, insulating heat and providing full protection.
The panels are hand operated, keeping the home simple and traditional, and allowing the viewer to admire and appreciate the beauties of nature and isolation.
