Cabin in the Woods

Natural timber is central to the design. Vertical timber cladding and expressed timber roof structures give the cabin a warm, tactile quality, while deep timber fins to the gables add rhythm, texture and depth to the elevations. Large areas of glazing create a strong connection with the surrounding woodland and landscape, bringing natural light deep into the accommodation and framing views out towards the garden.

The glazed link provides a visual connection through the building and creates a transition between the two accommodation wings. The link's green roof further integrates the building into its setting, allowing the surrounding vegetation and landscape to remain the dominant elements.

The cabin provides two bedrooms together with a workshop and home office, creating flexible ancillary accommodation that can support both living and working. The compact arrangement is designed to feel generous through its vaulted spaces, carefully positioned glazing and strong connections to the landscape.

The building has been conceived as part of the wider setting rather than as a standalone object. Its relationship with the new country house, garden and existing woodland has been considered throughout the design process, creating a cohesive group of buildings within the landscape.

With planning secured, Cabin in the Woods is now moving towards construction, with work due to commence in 2027. The project will bring together the timber architecture, sustainable construction and carefully considered landscape strategy to create a contemporary piece of rural architecture that sits quietly within its New Forest setting.