This spectacular waterfront beach cabin, created by Heliotrope Architects, is nestled on Orcas Island, the largest of the San Juan Islands of the Pacific Northwest, in northwestern Washington. This 2,400-square-foot family retreat is set on a northwesterly oriented beach, facing the Strait of Georgia to provide incredible views. The property includes second-growth Douglas firs, a beech […]
Hilltop Haven is a beautiful new island home designed by Heliotrope Architects, perched high above East Sound on Orcas Island, Washington. Blessed with 270-degree views that include Victoria Island, the Coast Range, the city of Vancouver, and Mount Baker, this two-story, 5,400-square-foot summer home was created for a young family. Its cross-shaped floor plan is […]
Stephen Sullivan Designs along with Rocky Rochon Design has reimagined a 1920s beach cabin nestled on beautiful Orcas Island, the largest of the San Juan Islands in northwestern Washington. The project includes a complete demolition of the interiors of the home, preserving the stone fireplace in the living room and the blue-tiled bathroom. The cabin […]
Heliotrope Architects recently renovated this modern waterfront farmhouse retreat, tucked away on a remote property on Orcas Island, off the coast of Washington State. In updating the interior and exterior, the design firm opened up the home to scenic water and mountain views, which had been previously closed off. The owners did not need more […]
This peaceful island retreat was designed by Heliotrope Architects, located on Orcas Island, Washington, part of the San Juan Islands archipelago that sits in the Salish Sea/Strait of Juan de Fuca between the USA and Canada. This 3,000-square-foot retreat residence is on a 26-acre site comprising a mature Douglas fir and Pacific madrone forest, with […]
Heliotrope Architects designed this contemporary mountaintop cabin to take advantage of the spectacular setting of Buck Mountain while also preserving it. Nestled into the steep hillside, this Orcas Island hideaway lies in the heart of the San Juan Islands in Washington State. The site brought about several challenges, this included a steep grade and a […]
This spectacular waterfront house designed by Syndicate Smith is nestled along Deer Harbor, a town on the southwest side of beautiful Orcas Island, in Washington State. Constructed in a contemporary, yet distinctly Pacific Northwest style, this family home is idyllically set just steps away from the Salish Sea. This dwelling was constructed to coexist harmoniously […]
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 […]
This cozy and compact cabin was designed by Johnston Architects, located on Orcas Island in the San Juan Islands of Washington State. Despite its compact size of just 1,200 square feet, this home lives large. The extension of the roof over the deck columns and beams define an intermediate space both inside and out. The height […]
This modern jewel-box home is designed by Heliotrope Architects in collaboration with Ore Studios, located on Orcas Island, the largest of the San Juan Islands, Washington. Nestled carefully a rocky, wind-swept shoreline; this 1,600 square foot family retreat harmonizes with the surrounding landscape while minimizing weather exposure. The main living spaces connect to the landscape […]
