![A modern wood cabin with large windows and custom shelving.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/modern-wood-cabin-architecture-241120-735-01.jpg)
Architecture firm Olson Kundig, has designed a house in Seattle, Washington, for their client who wanted a home that would connect her to nature.
The exterior of the home showcases fir siding, that was reclaimed from a nearby fruit storage warehouse. The wood siding will weather naturally with minimal maintenance, while durable galvanized steel roofing and beam end caps complement the natural wood finishes.
![A modern wood cabin with steel roof.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/modern-cabin-design-architecture-241120-738-02.jpg)
![A modern wood cabin with fir wood exterior siding and glass walls.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/modern-cabin-design-architecture-241120-738-03.jpg)
![A modern wood cabin with walls of glass.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/modern-cabin-design-architecture-wall-of-windows-241120-738-04.jpg)
![A modern cabin with fir wood exterior siding.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/modern-cabin-design-architecture-front-door-241120-738-05.jpg)
City Cabin is organized around a central gathering space with two wings extending from it. One with the master suite, and the other containing the guest room and storage areas.
![A modern cabin with wood shelving and 16ft high ceilings.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/modern-cabin-bookshelves-front-door-241120-739-06.jpg)
The heart of the home is an open living space and kitchen, both of which share a 16-foot high ceiling. A wall of full-height windows overlooks the gardens to the southeast, and clerestory windows maximize solar gain and create a sense of lightness while maintaining privacy.
![A wall of full-height windows overlooks the gardens to the southeast, and clerestory windows maximize solar gain and create a sense of lightness while maintaining privacy.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/modern-cabin-living-room-241120-740-07.jpg)
![A cabin with large windows that look out to the garden.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/modern-wood-cabin-interior-241120-737-08.jpg)
The client’s extensive Native American art collection is found throughout the home, while walls of shelving create plenty of room to display books and decor items.
![A cabin with floor-to-ceiling bookshelves.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/full-wall-of-bookshelf-241120-737-09.jpg)
The home features concrete floors that are tinted with a custom red hue inspired by red cedar and ochre colors, while the walls and ceilings are made of natural, unstained plywood chosen for its durability and simplicity.
![A contemporary cabin kitchen with a wood island and walls of shelving.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/modern-cabin-kitchen-shelving-241120-740-10.jpg)
Both of the bedrooms include built-in shelving and drawers, and large windows that look out to the garden.
![A contemporary cabin bedroom with concrete floors and built-in shelving.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/modern-wood-bedroom-cabin-241120-737-11.jpg)
![A bedroom with concrete floors and wood shelving.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/modern-wood-bedroom-cabin-241120-737-12.jpg)
The home also includes a hallway with a mudroom.
![A hallway with a custom-built shelving that doubles as a mudroom.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/mud-room-interior-design-241120-736-13.jpg)