Chris Pardo, of Chris Pardo Design: Elemental Architecture, designed this modern island retreat as a small vacation cabin on the island of Marrowstone in Washington state. Built by Method Homes as a prefab modular unit, this one-bedroom, one-bathroom model, called Element 1, sits on waterfront property and blends with the surrounding natural landscape.
The design houses 825 square feet, which is partially covered in floor-to-ceiling windows that open up onto a deck. The windows frame the wooded and coastal views of the Puget Sound.
On the other side, the corner with the bedroom opens up as well, filling the space with light.
The exterior is clad in corten rusted steel and cedar siding, both of which will stand up to the elements.
The window walls frame the breathtaking water views and make the separation between the indoors and outdoors dissolve.
The energy efficient unit features FSC bamboo flooring and custom maple cabinetry.

9 Comments
Zahida on 11.29.2013 at 00:28 AM
The separation between the indoors and outdoors and FSC bamboo flooring is inspirative ..
Christopher Boffoli on 06.09.2014 at 02:51 AM
With so many good aesthetic decisions on display, it seems incongruous that they couldn’t find a better design solution than a vinyl curtain in the shower.
Jan on 04.13.2016 at 00:58 AM
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Robert on 11.04.2016 at 17:02 PM
How much does this house cost?
Sham on 11.21.2017 at 23:04 PM
This is awesome. I wish I could have it.
Romano on 01.06.2018 at 11:48 AM
I love this ambience. Such a nice mixed in unique design house. Good design
Romano on 01.06.2018 at 11:53 AM
I love swing the wood touch on the wall and floor.
Mamoon on 09.06.2019 at 10:15 AM
Love that sofa with coffee table looks amazing
Romano Assaidi on 01.27.2021 at 22:56 PM
It really nice mixed with bamboo flooring, open back yard, mirror glass and too bad they shall added outdoor furniture set on the grass, it will give more touch to the house a complete feeling of home should be.
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