Custom Cabin, New Build | Northern Minnesota | Publications: Pioneer Press Article, Cambria Style Magazine Article, Spaces Magazine Article
On the shore of Lake Superior near Duluth, Minnesota, sat 16 acres of rugged, unbuilt land: A picturesque site for a new, custom cabin. As the homeowner described, the site “was extremely unique – it hadn’t been developed, it had a striking view. We knew instantly that this was the type of property we were drawn to.”
When Chris first explored the extensive site with the homeowners, their attention was drawn to the small island of rock just beyond the shore. Chris explained, “It was windy that day and I was struck by the crosscurrent that was coming in and hitting that rock. The water was just exploding on it. It was very dramatic.” When determining where to locate the cabin on the vast property, they decided to point it directly at the micro-island to capture the ever-changing drama of Lake Superior.
As Chris explained, “We set a pretty high bar with the concept to have this focused view. The biggest challenge was really to follow through on that goal. We didn’t compromise – every room in the main space had to have a view of the lake.” The key to accomplishing this was the organization of the living spaces (kitchen, dining, and living room). These three spaces are aligned linearly and step down towards Lake Superior giving both expansive views of the horizon and directed views of the rocky shoreline. The second floor contains three bedrooms and a “crow’s nest” loft overlooking the first floor living room and view of Lake Superior.
