MW Works Architecture+Design is responsible for the renovation of this striking midcentury modern home located in Seattle, Washington. This incredible home was originally designed by prominent Seattle-based architect Ibsen Nelsen in 1961. The layout was well-devised, however, it lacked character and flow between spaces and did not meet the daily lifestyle need of the new owners.
High on the owner’s wish list were increased physical and visual connections between rooms and to the outdoors. A central feature of the original design was a courtyard garden, experienced primarily through the living room.
Careful reconsideration of the openings surrounding this space reframed it as a tranquil organizing element of the house, central not just to the living room but also to the entry, the daily circulation paths, and the more informal spaces of the home.
DESIGN DETAILS: ARCHITECT MW Works GENERAL CONTRACTOR dBoone Construction INTERIORS MW Works and Inform Interiors
What We Love: This midcentury home was completely updated to offer a stunning and elegant aesthetic with a fantastic material selection. The spirit of the original home is preserved to live on for another generation while meeting the current owner’s lifestyle needs. We are especially loving the lush courtyard garden, providing an oasis in the city, giving this home a zen feel.
Tell Us: What do you think of the finished result of this renovation project? Are there any design details that you would change? Let us know in the Comments below!
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Single pane windows were replaced and extended from floor to ceiling. Upgraded insulation and high-efficiency radiant floor heat allowed the removal of ductwork and low ceilings, dramatically reducing the home’s energy consumption. The result is a 4,800 square foot home that is updated and more livable but still respectful of the best elements of the original design. Select interiors were furnished by Inform Interiors.
Above: A light steel stair column was engineered to support the structural loads eliminating heavy stringers.
BEFORE THE RENOVATION
PHOTOGRAPHER Jeremy Bittermann Photography
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