At his residence overlooking Puget Sound, architect James Cutler, a principal at Cutler Anderson Architects, has designed a compact outbuilding that functions as both a creative studio and a gathering space for his daughter and her friends. This unique structure, known as the Studio/Bunkhouse, is located on an island near Seattle. Cutler's vision was to create a modest retreat that would serve dual purposes: a workspace for himself and a fun hangout spot for his youngest daughter during sleepovers. To make room for the new cabin, an old tool shed was demolished. The results are impressive, as the tiny cabin spans just 80 square feet (7.4 square meters). Collaborating with his 12-year-old daughter – his older children having already entered adulthood – Cutler undertook the task of pouring the ready-mix concrete foundation together and constructing the framing from rough-sawn Douglas fir sourced from a nearby sawmill. In designing the cabin, Cutler ensured that the building envelope included rigid insulation, while the exterior walls are adorned with Corten steel shingles, purposefully chosen to complement the surrounding madrone and cedar trees. These shingles were custom-cut and secured using K-lath screws. A highlight of the studio is its west-facing wall, which features a generous expanse of glass that frames sweeping views of the stunning landscape. Overhead, a sloped roof with a deep eave shields the glazed wall from adverse weather conditions. From the main house, a 30-foot (nine-meter) pathway leads to this charming cabin. Inside, the single-room layout showcases exposed timber framing, wooden flooring, and shiplap wall panels. The multifunctional space cleverly accommodates a fold-up bed and desk, both custom-built by a local woodworker. The design incorporates two bunk beds that can fold up on traction struts for the girls, along with a folding desk for dad, allowing the building to be used in versatile ways. When everything is folded against the walls, it transforms into a poker room for dad. For warmth, a highly efficient cast-iron wood stove provides heat, consuming just two blocks of wood throughout a winter night. Additionally, to ensure functionality during power outages, Cutler installed 4.5 kilowatts of batteries and an inverter, which are cleverly concealed behind rolling file cabinets. A small refrigerator powered by batteries is discreetly located under the stove.