Simplicity and strength combine with ample space and a sweeping view in this two-story A-frame shelter, on Puget Sound near Tacoma, Washington.
The interior (700 square feet) is roomy enough to make this a vacation cabin for weekend fun and entertaining. Decks on both levels nearly double the usable floor space, and generous use of glass both upstairs and down permits an overall effect of spaciousness. Kitchen, bath, living room, and a small corner for bed space are on the first floor; there are two dormitory-type bedrooms upstairs, plus a closet nearly 8 feet wide.
Dr. David Hellyer, who designed the cabin, had economy in mind as well as ease of construction when he limited the foundation to just nine concrete piers. The cabin's shape is formed by two frames consisting of heavy end beams joined at the top by conventional notching and slipping together of 4 by 6's, followed by spiking. Much of the construction work can be done by owners with some basic building knowledge and aptitude, but professional help is advisable in the early stages as well as with wiring and the installation of plumbing and fixtures.
Although designed primarily for vacations and weekends, there is easily enough floor space to qualify this cabin for year- around use. Also, because of its design and its rigid construction, this cabin withstands snow and would make a good mountain shelter.
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source: Cabins and Vacation Homes, Sunset Books | 1960
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