Vandervort Architects, along with Needham Construction, have designed this timeless waterfront retreat on Crane Island in the San Juan Islands of Washington State. Crane is not served by ferry, and although there is a ring road circling the island, most visitors arrive by boat. The site is a spectacular rocky, wooded peninsula jutting into Deer […]
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Idyllic modern shelter for family getaways on wind-swept Orcas Island
Heliotrope Architects designed this modern jewel-box home in collaboration with Ore Studios, nestled on Orcas Island, the largest of the San Juan Islands, Washington. Nestled carefully on 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 through retractable screens […]
This peaceful island retreat gets a beautiful makeover in the San Juan Islands
Seattle-based architecture studio Hoedemaker Pfeiffer has beautifully reimagined this 5,500-square-foot retreat, set on a tranquil 25-acre property in the San Juan Islands, off the northern coast of Washington state. Designed as an island retreat, the home embraces a comfortable and casual living environment, harmonizing perfectly with its natural surroundings. The task was no small feat: […]
Step inside this post and beam San Juan Island getaway with cozy details
The Residency Bureau has reimagined this warm and inviting getaway home as a family escape from the hustle and bustle of city life and busy careers in Washington’s San Juan Islands. The owners, a family of four, sought out this post and beam home, desiring a relaxing respite nestled along the water and surrounded by […]
This stunning camp-inspired home offers a sanctuary on Decatur Island
The architectural studio of Hoedemaker Pfeiffer is responsible for the design of this family refuge perched on a hillside on Decatur Island in Washington’s San Juan Islands. This secluded cabin retreat was designed for a family by architects Hoedemaker Pfeiffer, located on Decatur Island, one of the San Juan Islands in Washington state. Working with a […]
This waterfront beach cabin offers a sanctuary on Orcas Island, Washington
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 […]
An impressive coastal refuge perched on a hillside in the San Juan Islands
Hoedemaker Pfeiffer is responsible for the design of this incredible coastal refuge perched high on a hillside in the San Juan Islands, an archipelago in Washington State. The owner of this property wished to create a retreat inspired by a beloved stone Appalachian home lost to fire some time ago. For the architects, they were not […]
A Northwest contemporary cabin with Japanese influences on Lopez Island
CTA Design Builders created this contemporary cabin retreat which sits on a lovely rural property with a low-bank waterfront on Lopez Island, the third largest of the San Juan Islands, Washington. This home was sited on the property to maximize its waterfront views. Access to this home is through the trees, where guests are greeted […]
Compact cabin perched on a rocky bluff overlooking the Washington Coast
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 […]
Modern shelter provides idyllic getaway on the San Juan Islands
This fascinating modern retreat was designed by Seattle-based architects Olson Kundig in collaboration with Geremia Design, located on Washington’s San Juan Islands. Nestled in idyllic False Bay, this home features an open layout with floor-to-ceiling windows framing picturesque views of Haro Strait and the Olympic Mountains. The home was designed to accomodate the owner’s active […]