Quantum Consulting Engineers performed structural design for this 2,800 square foot wood-framed cabin located on a steeply sloping waterfront site on the west edge of Lake Chelan. The cabin is composed of a tall two-story North wing and two-story plus loft South wing that are connected by a central entry stair and corridors enclosure accessible from South Lakeshore Road above to the West. The first floor contains a large deck overlooking the lake that is nestled between the two wings.

Structural design features for the cabin include tall concrete retaining walls with large footings that allow for two stories of soil slope day-lighting toward the lakefront, exposed heavy timber frames with steel rod diagonal cross bracing located at the East perimeter wall base and central tower, and interior second Floor framing consisting of 3x lock-deck supported by steel WT beams and glulam girders that are exposed to the first Floor. Architectural features include board and batten exterior siding, stone veneer, and corten metal upper level siding and roofing for the gable shaped roof areas and dormers.

This project was recently featured in Pacific Northwest Magazine.

Architect: Bernie Baker Architects