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Designed to survive in the wild, this small, threestory dwelling allows guests to experience the forest
at three levels: the under-story, the canopy, and the
sky view. The clients, who desired a cabin with
views across the Pedernales River Valley, were initially skeptical of a rooftop deck due to the extreme
heat of Central Texas, but the architect9s sketch
of a thin tower among the trees with an origamilike roof changed their minds. The building is oriented to the cardinal directions to take advantage
of the sun path and predominant breezes, with
the quad-gable roof providing shading, protection,
rainwater collection, and a comfortable perch with
360-degree views. The small footprint was nestled
into the forest in place of a previously existing
portable building, and no trees were removed for
construction.
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