Wildfire seasons across the world have been getting intense amidst exacerbating climate change. In 2020, devastating wildfires broke out in many parts of the US, taking a heavy toll on life and property. A San Franciscan couple lost their cabin during California wildfires, which they had built themselves on the site of their 10-acre property in Santa Cruz Mountains. But the resilient couple, Jeff Waldman and Molly Filler won over the destruction and rebuilt the cabin from scratch.
While losing something they created with love and hard work was difficult and heartbreaking, the couple summoned up their courage to rebuild the cabin, that too under a budget of $17k. The couple redesigned the layout of the cabin to provide the amenities of a tiny house. They believe that rebuilding it would be to restore what was, which felt impossible. But they did manage to create something new and beautiful that echoes the aspects of sustainable living.
To rebuild it, the couple started milling the felled trees around their property. The use of salvaged, charred timber helped keep the construction cost low. Jeff and Molly constructed the cabin by milling the timber with a chainsaw machine. Their friends lent a helping hand in the construction process, which further cut down the expenses.
The cabin’s floor uses Doug fir while redwood is used in the interiors of the cabin, giving it old-school cabin charm. The dwelling also features French doors and lower windows crafted by Mike York at Ocean Sash and Door Company, while the upper windows were made by Jiff himself.
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The tiny cabin has a bedroom, a living room, a kitchen, and a bathroom. A daybed has been used in the living space to provide additional bedding if required. The daybed has a Japanese futon mattress. The smaller pieces of the sectional are on wheels so they can be used as a coffee table or a seating area facing the main seating.
There is a small wood-burning fireplace in a corner of the living room to keep the cabin warm. An L-shaped kitchen is next to the fireplace and offers essentials. The couple wanted to have a dry sink, a propane cooktop, a wood stove, and no electrical. The rebuilt cabin is a testament to human will and resilience that stands headfast in the face of adversity and overcomes it like a phoenix rising from its ashes.
Via: dwell
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