Designed by Prentiss Balance Wickline Architects, this modern lake house is gracefully situated on the northern shores of Lake Washington in Kenmore, Washington. Facing some unique design challenges, this project found itself within an environmentally and code-regulated terrain, marked by a dramatic forty-foot grade change.
In response to this challenging topography, the form of the structure is set on two axes. The first, mirroring the undulating slope, seamlessly integrates the house into the site, while the second turns to extend across the grade, elevating toward the water’s edge.
The two intersecting building masses are oriented to maximize a sense of integration into the wooded natural landscape and to establish a visual connection with the lake below. The challenge of this project was to take advantage of the elements of a difficult site and allow them to inspire creative design solutions.
Above: On the exterior facade, the stone is 12×24 tiles of black slate. The roof is a standing-seam metal roofing.
What We Love: The architects designed a home that capitalizes on the tranquil environment with large windows that provide a wonderful indoor-outdoor connection. A bright and open floor plan provides easy flow between spaces, ideal for family living and entertaining. We are especially loving the warmth and simplicity of this Lake Washington home, with beautiful details both indoors and out.
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Note: Have a look at a couple of other fascinating Lake Washington home tours that we have featured here on One Kindesign: Elegant renovation of a family home with a modern twist on Lake Washington and Breathtaking home nestled on a bluff overlooking Lake Washington.
Above: In the kitchen, the wood here is maple plywood — used throughout the house, including (as you can see in the upper left corner) on some of the ceiling.
This 4,669 square foot dwelling was designed specifically to capture the gorgeous scenery.
Above: The chandelier suspended above the staircase is the Artemide Logico.
Above: In this serene bedroom, the windows are Hope’s steel windows. The ceiling light fixtures are low-voltage Juno 4″ recessed can lights. The ceiling material is maple-veneer sheets of plywood, inlaid with thin pieces of steel for some variety between panels. The curtains are recessed into the ceiling.
Above: The material on the right is custom precast concrete tiles. The paint on the left is Benjamin Moore.
PHOTOGRAPHER Steve Keating Photography
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