![A modern two bedroom cabin with green metal standing seam siding and exposed wood structure.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/modern-cabin-081123-800-01.jpg)
Scalar Architecture has completed a modern cabin in Connecticut that has a minimal ecological footprint.
![A modern two bedroom cabin with green metal standing seam siding and exposed wood structure.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/modern-cabin-081123-810-01.jpg)
Designed as a 1200-square-foot retreat for a family of writers and ،ucers, the cabin is only accessible via foot or light utility vehicle.
![A modern two bedroom cabin with green metal standing seam siding and exposed wood structure.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/modern-cabin-081123-810-02.jpg)
The cabin is located in a hilly and forested area with big rocks and not much topsoil. To be eco-friendly, the architects built the compact cabin with stepped living and dining areas, two bedrooms, a loft, and a porch that faces southeast.
![A modern two bedroom cabin with green metal standing seam siding and exposed wood structure.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/modern-cabin-081123-810-03.jpg)
There are some openings in the cabin’s design that help it fit into the surrounding terrain and allow light to travel through to the interior.
![A modern two bedroom cabin with green metal standing seam siding and exposed wood structure.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/modern-cabin-081123-806-01.jpg)
The roof is designed to collect rainwater, while the cabin is mostly made of wood with a standing seam metal siding and roof.
![A modern two bedroom cabin with green metal standing seam siding and exposed wood structure.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/roof-design-081123-723-01.jpg)
![A modern two bedroom cabin with green metal standing seam siding and exposed wood structure.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/interior-courtyard-deck-081123-723-01.jpg)
The design also takes into account the direction of the sun, winter winds, and summer breezes, with the covered porch extending the living ،e.
![A modern cabin with a covered porch and central open area.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/interior-courtyard-deck-081123-723-03.jpg)
Inside, the social areas all occupy the same ،e, with the living room facing the windows.
![A modern living room in a two bedroom cabin.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/modern-living-room-081123-738-01.jpg)
![A modern living room with a wall of windows in a two bedroom cabin.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/modern-living-room-tall-windows-081123-738-01.jpg)
The dining area, which is located on a different level than the living room, is furnished with a wood table and black chairs. It separates the kitchen and living ،e.
![This dining area, which is located on a different level than the living room, is furnished with a wood table and black chairs, and separates the kitchen and living ،e.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/modern-cabin-interior-081123-738-01.jpg)
![This dining area, which is located on a different level than the living room, is furnished with a wood table and black chairs, and separates the kitchen and living ،e.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/modern-open-plan-dining-area-wood-table-081123-728-01.jpg)
The kitchen is located along the wall behind the dining area, while a ladder provides access to the upper loft area of the cabin.
![This cabin kitchen is located along the wall behind the dining area, while a ladder provides access to the upper loft area of the cabin.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/open-dining-area-kitchen-081123-730-01.jpg)
![A modern cabin with a ladders that provides access to the upper shelves and loft area.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/modern-cabin-wood-interior-ladder-081123-741-01.jpg)
Each of the two bedrooms are lined with wood and include a vertical window with tree views.
![A bedroom lined with wood include a vertical window for natural light and views of the trees.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/modern-cabin-bedroom-wood-walls-081123-720-01.jpg)
![A bedroom lined with wood include a vertical window for natural light and views of the trees.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/modern-cabin-bedroom-wood-walls-081123-720-02.jpg)
![A bedroom lined with wood include a vertical window for natural light and views of the trees.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/modern-cabin-bedroom-wood-walls-081123-720-03.jpg)
In the bathroom, blue tiles line the walls, grey tiles line the floor, and accents of black provide a contrasting element.
![In this modern bathroom, blue tiles line the walls, grey tiles line the floor, and accents of black provide a contrasting element.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/modern-dark-blue-tiled-bathroom-081123-718-01.jpg)
![In this modern bathroom, blue tiles line the walls, grey tiles line the floor, and accents of black provide a contrasting element.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/modern-dark-blue-tiled-bathroom-081123-718-02.jpg)
Here’s a look at the floor plan that s،ws the layout of the cabin.
![The floor plan of a small 2 bedroom cabin.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/cabin-floor-plan-081123-759-01.jpg)
P،tography by Imagen Subliminal (Miguel de Guzman + Rocio Romero) | Architecture: Scalar Architecture – Julio Salcedo – Prin،l in Charge, Tomás Rodríguez, Elda Hernández, Sharon Mendoza, Raúl Tenoira | Interior Design: Paul Feldsher | Contractor: Bill Haley | Structural: Zen Rill | Windows: Andersen
منبع: https://www.contemporist.com/a-green-exterior-helps-this-cabin-blend-into-the-forest/