The project directives were two-fold: to create a shelter for local trail users and fishermen and to use the construction of the project as a learning tool for architecture students with little exposure to the processes and conditions of building. The users needed a place for rest, for storage, and for warmth. This was translated as a place to sit, to sleep, to eat, to meet: a single room to provide a great amount of amenity. The project focused on the traditional use of wood at many scales. Wood was obtained from local mills and serves as structural system, wall, floor, and roof. Cladding, furniture, and windows were also made from wood. Building on traditional understandings of wood construction, different species of wood were selected based on their natural properties and application. The building’s exposed structure (beams and floor joists) was built with hemlock for its rot-resistance while the protected structure (stud framing) and interior finishes are spruce. The roof and long exterior walls are wrapped with white cedar shingles which contain natural preservatives and are adapted to the local climate. The gable ends are clad with a vertical hemlock screen that serves both as a rain screen and also creates a dramatic lighting condition on the interior - reminiscent of local agricultural barns. At night, this effect is reversed and the building becomes a glowing lantern in the woods.