Rejuvenation, birth of the next generation, and respect for place were the governing guidelines for the Soda Springs cabin. The intent of the project was to create a year-round family cabin that is energy efficient, that functions well in the winter months and that provides a center for an active multi-generational family. The original building, a drafty summer cabin with no insulation and single pane windows, was dark and structurally compromised from the years of punishing snow loads. An existing native stone fireplace and steep gable roof provide the architectural language and changes to the building worked within this simple western vernacular. The interior layout of the building was rearranged to create better circulation paths, public and private spaces were created that are both open and intimate, and versatility of activity is considered in the design.