CUSTOM HOME BUILD
The Nest
A remote cabin built with precision by Lincoln Construction on the Sunshine Coast, BC
Location | Lower Sunshine Coast
Designer | Daria Sheina Studio
Builder | Lincoln Construction, Sunshine Coast, BC
Completion Year | 2024
Photographer:
Andrew Latreille
Latreille Architectural Photography
INTRODUCTION
Hidden deep in the BC forest, The Nest is a modern prefab cabin built for quiet connection with nature. Designed for digital detoxing and intentional stays away from city noise, it sits on a remote hillside accessible only by boat, then up a steep trail accessible only on foot. Every part of this project demanded careful planning and creative problem-solving, from the first helicopter drop of panels to the finishing details of birch plywood interiors and the solar integration.
INSIGHT
When clients envision a remote retreat, the goal is often to balance comfort with simplicity. The Nest does exactly that. The home’s pared-back design celebrates its forest setting, with warm natural materials inside and a restrained exterior that blends into the landscape. Features like green marmoleum flooring, matte black fixtures, and birch plywood finishes reflect the beauty of humble materials, while the high-performance envelope ensures durability in the coastal climate.
Beyond its design, The Nest is about the experience: stepping away from roads and routines into a place that feels both grounded and elevated at the same time.
CONSTRUCTION CONSIDERATIONS
Working with limited access
With no road access directly to site, every tool and material had to be ferried by boat, zipped to trail by ATV and carried in by hand up a steep goat trail. The main body of the external frame was flown in by helicopter. Careful staging and sequencing were essential to keep the build efficient and on track.
Adapting to terrain and weather
The site’s steep grade and exposed forest setting meant crews worked through tough carries, sudden rain, and shifting ground conditions. Flexibility and planning kept momentum steady even in less-than-ideal conditions.
Helicopter delivery
The wall and roof panels were delivered by Airspan helicopter. This required precision coordination, steady communication, and an “all hands on deck” approach to safely guide each lift into place, and secure upon each drop.
Built to last in place
Every element had to be practical and lasting. From birch plywood and marmoleum flooring to Innotech windows that bring in the forest while keeping the cabin protected, materials were selected for their quality and resilience.
THE OUTCOME
FINAL THOUGHTS
Though relatively modest in footprint The Nest is a huge reminder of what can be achieved in places where access is limited but vision is strong. Recognized by Wallpaper as “a pared-back forest dwelling for digital detoxing” and by Dwell as “a perfect prefab cabin in British Columbia,” this project is a great example of ambitious design and logistical determination.
For Lincoln Construction, The Nest reaffirms our commitment to building well in challenging environments across the Sunshine Coast and beyond.
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