dulc long cabin

6 weekender cabins were requested on a tight bush site on the outskirts of Budja Budja / Halls Gap.

We proposed 3 different types of cabin that were lined in radial sawn external timbers and hardwood fence palings inside to create the feel of fallen logs.  
We figured that tourists escaping Melbourne would enjoy being surrounded by rough sawn timbers.

The existing mud brick home would act as a central refuge to reduce the bushfire clearing required for the 6 new cabins.

Compact plans and minimal roof overhangs kept the buildings as small as possible and reduced the clearing of trees.  
Window seats and dining nooks borrowed ideas from caravans to create cosy efficient spaces.

Large windows to 3 sides of each cabin allow visitors to enjoy the sun and surrounding bushland, and a glass roof to each bathroom provides connection to sky and stars.

The long cabin was created for sleeping a group of 6 with a larger dining, bathroom, and deck area.

The owners embraced 1970s brown in the interiors and added quiet furnishings that would not compete with the bushland views.

After 20 years these timber buildings are softening with age and seem to be enjoyed by visitors from near and far.

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