A floating home with large windows overlooking a body of water.

Water Cabin

Located in a floating home community on Portage Bay, just south of the University of Washington, the Water Cabin embraces a cabin-like sensibility in an urban setting. With its low profile and compact design, the home is crafted to immerse its residents in the surrounding waterway. Supported by a galvanized steel structure, the cabin features expansive roof planes and large windows that offer sweeping 180-degree views, seamlessly blending indoor and outdoor spaces and enhancing the connection to its waterfront environment.

Architecture | Olson Kundig

Contractor | Dyna Builders

Photography | Aaron Leitz

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