This Orcas Island retreat designed by Heliotrope Architects is a second home for a couple who own and operate a gallery in Los Angeles, California. The owners retail gallery features a curated collection of west-coast artists. They desired a retreat with the feel of a contemporary art gallery, with plenty of wall space to display a rotation […]
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A loft-inspired bachelor pad has amazing views on the Seattle waterfront
This waterfront bachelor pad was designed by Heliotrope Architects, tucked into a small urban property along Portage Bay, a neighborhood in Seattle, Washington. The dwelling was created to live like a studio loft for a bachelor who appreciates privacy. Centrally located in the city and sitting directly on the water, the dock provides a convenient spot […]
Striking modern shelter welcomes dramatic views over Lake Washington
Heliotrope Architects is responsible for the design of this striking modern shelter boasting 3,000 square feet, located in Seattle, Washington. Nestled on an eastern sloping property above Lake Washington, the principal objective was to capture the dramatic lake and mountain views – taking into consideration possible future down-slope home construction with the potential to impede the view. […]
Fascinating waterfront retreat on picturesque Orcas Island
Bunny Lane Residence is a contemporary waterfront retreat designed by Heliotrope Architects, located on the picturesque Orcas Island, Washington. The property has been in the homeowners family for over 40 years and was enjoyed as a family vacation spot in a much smaller, more rustic cabin that originally took up residence on the site. When the homeowner […]
Grant Creek Residence nestled into a wooded hillside
This stunning Grant Creek Residence is nestled into a wooded hillside on a seven-acre property just outside Missoula, Montana. Designed by Heliotrope Architects for an active young family, the house is a wood frame, cedar clad building oriented to minimize exposure to inclement weather from the north and maximize solar gain and views south across […]
Suncrest Residence on beautiful Orcas Island
Located in Orcas Island, Washington, the 3,000 square foot Suncrest Residence sits among trees, rocks, ponds, and bald eagle nests. Heliotrope Architects designed this new residence located on a pristine 26 acre site comprised of a mature Douglas fir and pacific madrone forest, with occasional rocky clearings and several small ponds. The site is ecologically […]










