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FINNE Architects
The Mazama Cabin is located at the end of a beautiful meadow in the Methow Valley, on the east slope of the North Cascades Mountains in Washington state. The 1500 SF cabin is a superb place for a weekend get-a-way, with a garage below and compact living space above. The roof is “lifted” by a continuous band of clerestory windows, and the upstairs living space has a large glass wall facing a beautiful view of the mountain face known locally as Goat Wall. The project is characterized by sustainable cedar siding and
recycled metal roofing; the walls and roof have 40% higher insulation values than typical construction.
The cabin will become a guest house when the main house is completed in late 2012.
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ashevilleshelly wrote:
FINNE Architects Hi,
Thanks for your question about the Mazama garage/guest house. The exterior siding is western red cedar, and the stain is two coats of Cabot's Semi-Transparent Stair, Red Cedar color.
On recent projects, we have switched to Sikkens Cetol 1, 23Plus. You might also consider that product.
Good luck with your project!
--Nils Finne, AIA
Thanks for your question about the Mazama garage/guest house. The exterior siding is western red cedar, and the stain is two coats of Cabot's Semi-Transparent Stair, Red Cedar color.
On recent projects, we have switched to Sikkens Cetol 1, 23Plus. You might also consider that product.
Good luck with your project!
--Nils Finne, AIA
3 months ago · Like
jeamend wrote:
FINNE Architects Hello,
I appreciate your interest in my work. Unfortunately, I do not sell plans. I work for individual clients, and I design each project for that specific client on a singular piece of land (or a particular existing house, if the project is a renovation). While it is true that some projects can be seen as "cousins" to each other, I invariably find that every house does end up being a unique expression of the client's requirements and the specific context of the property. I hope you understand, and I am sorry to disappoint you!
--Nils Finne, AIA
I appreciate your interest in my work. Unfortunately, I do not sell plans. I work for individual clients, and I design each project for that specific client on a singular piece of land (or a particular existing house, if the project is a renovation). While it is true that some projects can be seen as "cousins" to each other, I invariably find that every house does end up being a unique expression of the client's requirements and the specific context of the property. I hope you understand, and I am sorry to disappoint you!
--Nils Finne, AIA
4 months ago · Like
jeamend I totally understand. Disappointed? yes but I would appreciate this if I were your client.
Thank you for taking the time to respond.
Jean Amend
Thank you for taking the time to respond.
Jean Amend
4 months ago · Like
ioplkmn wrote:
FINNE Architects Hi,
Thanks for your question about our Mazama project, located in the beautiful Methow Valley in Washington State. We built the garage/guest house first. The total area of this building is about 1700 SF, with the garage/storage on the bottom occupying about about 900 SF and the upstairs guest suite occupying about 800 SF. The main house is now under construction; see attached photo.
--Nils Finne, AIA
Thanks for your question about our Mazama project, located in the beautiful Methow Valley in Washington State. We built the garage/guest house first. The total area of this building is about 1700 SF, with the garage/storage on the bottom occupying about about 900 SF and the upstairs guest suite occupying about 800 SF. The main house is now under construction; see attached photo.
--Nils Finne, AIA
7 months ago · Like
gary711 wrote:
FINNE Architects I am glad you like this garage, which is also a guest house. We are currently building the main house about 100 yards away. Unfortunately, in order to protect my clients, my office policy is to not divulge project costs.
--Nils Finne, AIA
--Nils Finne, AIA
9 months ago · Like
The Lantz Group wrote:
FINNE Architects I appreciate your interest in this project, which is a garage/ guest house, located next to the main house, currently under construction. It is located in Mazama, WA, which is the beautiful Methow Valley, on the east side of the North Cascades. Unfortunately, we do not have any photos of the finished interior of the guest house. Sorry about that!
I have attached a construction photo of the main house, which has a very interesting roof. The roof changes pitch at either end, creating a warped plane. It is very dramatic on the interior!
--Nils Finne
I have attached a construction photo of the main house, which has a very interesting roof. The roof changes pitch at either end, creating a warped plane. It is very dramatic on the interior!
--Nils Finne
Dion Leman Amazing idea on the warped roof!
7 months ago · Like
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Thanks for your question regarding the Mazama guest house and garage.
Unfortunately, we do not have any interior photos, and we do not sell plans of our completed projects. I believe strongly that every project needs to be tailored for the exact requirements of the particular client and the unique piece of land. As a matter of professional liability, I also cannot engage in a project in which I would have no involvement during design development and construction. I hope you understand!
--Nils Finne, AIA