Canadian Bay Cabin is first and foremost defined by the site, and while the outcome is clearly a response to this context, it is by no means a typical coastal home. The rare proximity to the beach, enhanced by the planning scheme which allowed a zero setback to the foreshore, provides exceptional panoramic views of the water, however, the architecture gives equal priority to creating a sense of protection and shelter appropriate to a climate of extremes. The result is a home that, while outsized by traditional cabin standards, captures many of the essential elements of a cabin typology.