![Rough sawn cedar siding and cement panel finishes on the exterior of these cabins will patina naturally over time until the cabin blends in with the colors of the forest. #ModernCabin #ModernArchitecture](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/modern-cabin-design-architecture-030919-1136-01-800x534.jpg)
Photography by Andrew Pogue
Wittman Estes Architecture+Landscape have recently completed the Hood Cliff Retreat, a series of cabins that are hidden in the forest and overlooking Washington’s Hood Canal.
Replacing an existing cedar cabin built nearly fifty years ago, the new cabins were built for a nature loving family that wanted a place to share with friends.
![Rough sawn cedar siding and cement panel finishes on the exterior of these cabins will patina naturally over time until the cabin blends in with the colors of the forest. #ModernCabin #ModernArchitecture](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/modern-cabin-design-architecture-030919-1136-02-800x1200.jpg)
Photography by Andrew Pogue
Built atop a bluff on a wooded site, the project has three elements, a repurposed 20’x20’ footprint of the original cabin, a cabin addition, and a new bunkhouse and bathroom.
Rough sawn cedar siding and cement panel finishes will patina naturally over time until the cabins blend in with the colors of the forest.
![The design of this modern cabin include an indoor outdoor kitchen that has a pass-through window that extends the interior countertop into the outdoor concrete counter and built in wood barbeque. #ModernCabin #KitchenDesign #OutdoorKitchen #BBQ](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/modern-cabin-design-architecture-030919-1136-03-800x1081.jpg)
Photography by Andrew Pogue
Reclaimed beams and siding from the original cabin were re-purposed as countertops and interior cladding, while simple details and a restrained material palette kept the construction budget to a minimum.
In the main cabin, the indoor outdoor kitchen has a pass-through window that extends the interior countertop into the outdoor concrete counter and built in wood barbeque.
![The design of this modern cabin include an indoor outdoor kitchen that has a pass-through window that extends the interior countertop into the outdoor concrete counter and built in wood barbeque. #ModernCabin #KitchenDesign #OutdoorKitchen #BBQ](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/modern-cabin-living-room-kitchen-030919-1137-04-800x1139.jpg)
Photography by Andrew Pogue
There’s also a built-in murphy bed in the living area that allows the main cabin to be a flexible sleeping area when needed. High clerestory windows allow views outdoors and natural light inside.
![Bedroom Ideas - This built-in murphy bed in the allows the cabin to be a flexible sleeping area when needed. #MurphyBed #Cabin #ModernBedroom #Windows](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/modern-cabin-bedroom-030919-1137-06-800x534.jpg)
Photography by Andrew Pogue
In the main bedroom, a picture window provides natural light and an uninterrupted view of the trees.
![In this wood-lined bedroom, a picture window provides natural light and an uninterrupted view of the trees. #BedroomIdeas #BuiltInStorage #Windows #Bedroom](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/modern-cabin-bedroom-030919-1137-05-800x534.jpg)
Photography by Andrew Pogue
A reclaimed cast iron tub in the master bath creates the feeling of soaking in the outdoors.
![Bathroom Ideas - A reclaimed cast iron tub in the master bath creates the feeling of soaking in the outdoors. #BathroomIdeas #Cabin](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/modern-cabin-bathroom-030919-1137-07-800x595.jpg)
Photography by Andrew Pogue | Architect: Wittman Estes Architecture+Landscape | Design team: Matt Wittman AIA LEED AP, Jody Estes, Naomi Javanifard, and Erica Munson | Structural Engineer: Strongworks Structural | Builder: Jack Colgrove Construction
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