Hidden within the heart of the icehouse, not immediately apparent, but incredibly valuable, is the “cubby”. Like the inner sanctum of a nautilus shell, concealed within walls, concentric layers of built environment, the icehouse cubby is a significantly large storage space hidden within plain site.
Originally conceived in part as difficult-to-access storage behind the mechanical room and built-drawers beneath the stair landing, the use of this space evolved. A suggestion by a member of the crew, Matt Sayward, suggested drawers to make use of the not insignificant space lost when framing the stairway to the loft.
And little by little I reimagined and simplified, reimagined and simplified, and eventually came up with the ultras simple yet ultra practical solution. Cabinet doors beneath the mid-story landing, accessed from the main room. We were able to make use of the entire interior cavity beneath the stairway for storage that I now use for the deck cushions, etc. 
Painted by Tony, with cabinet doors fabricated and installed by Peter, the icehouse cubby was completed one year ago today. The souvenir photo above was taken by Pam when all three of us went for an inspection. Pam had been joking for months that this was her new hidden office. The perfect place to take a midday siesta! 
What do you think?