{"id":577,"date":"2025-07-18T05:44:17","date_gmt":"2025-07-18T05:44:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/quistarnemavo.com\/?p=577"},"modified":"2025-07-21T13:47:55","modified_gmt":"2025-07-21T13:47:55","slug":"the-cantilevered-design-of-orcas-house-by-allied8","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/quistarnemavo.com\/index.php\/2025\/07\/18\/the-cantilevered-design-of-orcas-house-by-allied8\/","title":{"rendered":"The Cantilevered Design of Orcas House by Allied8"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Perched on the rugged edge of a forested cliff, the Orcas House by <a href=\"https:\/\/allied8.com\/\">Allied8 <\/a>is a bold architectural statement in minimal impact and maximal experience. <\/p>\n<p class=\"post-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-634428 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"Orcas House Cantilver Structure by Allied8\" width=\"1200\" height=\"720\" data-src=\"https:\/\/quistarnemavo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Orcas-House-Cantilver-Structure-by-Allied8.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>The facade is clad in aging Kebony wood that seamlessly mimics the bark of the surrounding trees, visually blending the structure into its mossy, old-growth environment. Large glass openings frame both northern and southern views, drawing light deep into the narrow volume while reflecting the ever-changing hues of the forest canopy.<\/p>\n<p class=\"post-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"Orcas House Cantilver Structure by Allied8 process construction\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1629\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-634441 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/quistarnemavo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Orcas-House-Cantilver-Structure-by-Allied8-process-construction.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"post-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-634429 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"Orcas House Cantilver Structure by Allied8 deck\" width=\"1200\" height=\"778\" data-src=\"https:\/\/quistarnemavo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Orcas-House-Cantilver-Structure-by-Allied8-deck.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"post-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-634430 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"Orcas House Cantilver Structure by Allied8 trees\" width=\"1200\" height=\"803\" data-src=\"https:\/\/quistarnemavo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Orcas-House-Cantilver-Structure-by-Allied8-trees.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>The cantilevered volume projects boldly from the hillside, supported by a precision-engineered steel moment frame that anchors the home at just six discrete points. The result is a floating structure that lightly touches the earth, preserving the moss-covered forest floor below and allowing wildlife to roam freely beneath.<\/p>\n<p class=\"post-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-634431 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"Orcas House Cantilver Structure by Allied8 stairs ourdoor\" width=\"1200\" height=\"801\" data-src=\"https:\/\/quistarnemavo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Orcas-House-Cantilver-Structure-by-Allied8-stairs-ourdoor.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"post-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-634432 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"Orcas House Cantilver Structure by Allied8 entance\" width=\"1200\" height=\"801\" data-src=\"https:\/\/quistarnemavo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Orcas-House-Cantilver-Structure-by-Allied8-entance.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"post-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-634433 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"Orcas House Cantilver Structure by Allied8 open space layout\" width=\"1200\" height=\"819\" data-src=\"https:\/\/quistarnemavo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Orcas-House-Cantilver-Structure-by-Allied8-open-space-layout.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"post-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-634434 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"Orcas House Cantilver Structure by Allied8 seating living\" width=\"1200\" height=\"764\" data-src=\"https:\/\/quistarnemavo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Orcas-House-Cantilver-Structure-by-Allied8-seating-living.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"post-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-634435 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"Orcas House Cantilver Structure by Allied8 kitchen\" width=\"1200\" height=\"826\" data-src=\"https:\/\/quistarnemavo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Orcas-House-Cantilver-Structure-by-Allied8-kitchen.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>The compact layout is designed for both efficiency and flexibility. With a bunk room that accommodates ten and additional sleeping areas in the loft and living space, the house comfortably hosts over fifteen people. The interior centers around a communal kitchen and dining area that opens to the landscape through wide glass doors. More than a weekend retreat, Orcas House is a rugged, resilient structure built for gathering, shaped by its site, and driven by a commitment to reduce its environmental impact.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-634440 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"Orcas House Cantilver Structure by Allied8 hallway\" width=\"1330\" height=\"986\" data-src=\"https:\/\/quistarnemavo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Orcas-House-Cantilver-Structure-by-Allied8-hallway.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"post-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-634436 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"Orcas House Cantilver Structure by Allied8 bunk beds\" width=\"730\" height=\"1000\" data-src=\"https:\/\/quistarnemavo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Orcas-House-Cantilver-Structure-by-Allied8-bunk-beds.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"post-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-634437 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"Orcas House Cantilver Structure by Allied8 bedroom view\" width=\"1200\" height=\"801\" data-src=\"https:\/\/quistarnemavo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Orcas-House-Cantilver-Structure-by-Allied8-bedroom-view.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"post-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-634438 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"Orcas House Cantilver Structure by Allied8 bathroom\" width=\"1200\" height=\"856\" data-src=\"https:\/\/quistarnemavo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Orcas-House-Cantilver-Structure-by-Allied8-bathroom.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"post-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-634439 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"Orcas House Cantilver Structure by Allied8 sunset\" width=\"1200\" height=\"803\" data-src=\"https:\/\/quistarnemavo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Orcas-House-Cantilver-Structure-by-Allied8-sunset.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>Images by  by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rafaelsoldiphotography.com\/\">Rafael Soldi<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homedit.com\/the-cantilevered-design-of-orcas-house-by-allied8\/\">The Cantilevered Design of Orcas House by Allied8<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homedit.com\">Homedit<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Perched on the rugged edge of a forested cliff, the Orcas House by Allied8 is a bold architectural statement in minimal impact and maximal experience. The facade is clad in aging Kebony wood that seamlessly mimics the bark of the surrounding trees, visually blending the structure into its mossy, old-growth environment. Large glass openings frame [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":579,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[11],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/quistarnemavo.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/577"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/quistarnemavo.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/quistarnemavo.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/quistarnemavo.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/quistarnemavo.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=577"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/quistarnemavo.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/577\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":594,"href":"https:\/\/quistarnemavo.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/577\/revisions\/594"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/quistarnemavo.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/579"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/quistarnemavo.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=577"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/quistarnemavo.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=577"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/quistarnemavo.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=577"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}