Big Wood Cabin, featured on Grand Designs in October 2025, is an off-grid eco home set in the heart of the Welsh Pembrokeshire woodlands. Shaped by our commitment to sustainability and craftsmanship, the cabin is constructed treads lightly on the land, with every timber – from floorboards to joists – felled, milled, and crafted by hand from the surrounding woodland. The result is a striking example of regenerative architecture that works with nature, not against it: a home that belongs to its place, frames uninterrupted views of the forest, and invites the outdoors in.

OUR APPROACH TO BUILDING
We built Big Wood Cabin as we would a piece of furniture or sculpture: hands-on, intuitive, and shaped by a deep connection to materials and place.
We don’t separate architect, builder, and maker—we bring it all together. Like the master builders of the past, we design and construct as one, solving challenges on site and shaping every detail by hand.
From the building’s structure and foundations to the smallest interior detail, everything is woven together—craft, design, and sustainability in harmony. Solar power and passive insulation work hand in hand with a custom kitchen, hand-made furniture, and pieces our exhibition design work that have featured in galleries worldwide.
As carefully crafted within as without, the cabin embodies the same principles that guide our studio work: material honesty, environmental care, and a playful belief that buildings should feel alive, grounded and uplift those who live within them.

WORK WITH US
With our experience in off-grid, sustainable design, Freshwest Design can help bring your project to life. Here are some of the ways we work with clients:
• Design & Build Consultancy – from concept sketches to project management. While we’re not registered architects, we collaborate with professionals such as architects and structural engineers when needed.
• Off-Grid & Eco-Materials Consultancy – drawing on our knowledge of suppliers and sustainable solutions, we offer guidance and support at any stage of your journey, helping you make informed choices and reduce costs.
• Interior Design & Bespoke Furniture – creating spaces and pieces crafted with the same care as our architectural work.
If you’d like to experience Big Wood Cabin firsthand, join us for a site tour and one-day workshop. Details are shared on our Facebook and Instagram.