MW Works Architecture+Design was commissioned to create this urban sanctuary for an active couple in Seattle’s Magnolia neighborhood. The homeowners desired a clean, open plan without compromising on privacy. Encompassing 3,790 square feet of living space, this home offers two bedrooms and three bathrooms. Two board-formed concrete structures screen an outdoor courtyard from neighbors, while […]
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Step inside this luminous modern home with treehouse vibes in Seattle
Sandall Norrie Architects has reimagined this two-story modern treehouse nestled on a hillside property in Seattle, Washington. This dwelling was originally built in 1957 by John Stewart Detlie, a Hollywood motion picture art director/set designer and architect. It was also once the home of abstract artist Virginia Banks, who had a hydraulically controlled dining table that […]
Inside a modern yet warm home on a bluff overlooking Lake Washington
Water is a constant presence throughout this stunning hilltop home designed by Stuart Silk Architects, set on a bluff in Seattle overlooking Lake Washington. Views of the vast lake, Mt. Rainier and North Cascades dictated the orientation and transparency of the elevation facing the water. A 6,871-square-foot floor plan evolved to integrate water features into […]
Tour this warm and contemporary house that overlooks Lake Washington
This contemporary lake house was designed by Stuart Silk Architects, nestled on a quiet bay on the western shore of Lake Washington in Seattle. The principal goal when designing this home was to capitalize on the spectacular lake views that makes this property special. Inside, you will find that the entire dwelling is focused on […]
This floating house offers a tranquil retreat on the shores of Washington
Olson Kundig Architects has designed this floating house, a spectacular retreat located on Portage Bay, a floating home community in Seattle, Washington. Encompassing 1,580 square feet of living space, this home establishes a cabin sensibility in an urban environment. Low to the water and small in stature, the home creates a platform from which to enjoy […]
A Mediterranean style hillside home in Seattle is the ultimate bachelor pad
This Mediterranean-style hillside home was designed by architectural studio Hoedemaker Pfeiffer, located in Washington Park, a neighborhood in east central Seattle, Washington. The owner, a powerhouse bachelor, commissioned the architects to help transform his home into a warm and inviting space. The dwelling was originally designed by Stuart Silk Architects in the late ’90s and was […]
Contemporary yet inviting home frames striking views of Lake Washington
Designed by Stuart Silk Architects, this stunning contemporary Lake Washington home is located in the Laurelhurst neighborhood of Seattle. Built into a gently sloping site that faces south, this dwelling boasts breathtaking views of the lake and Seattle skyline. The homeowners desired light-filled living spaces that would accommodate the needs of their growing family of […]
A Seattle midcentury home gets updated with a tranquil courtyard garden
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. […]
Home Tour: A 1930s historic home in Seattle gets a modern makeover
This historic home originally designed and built by Lionel Pries in 1930 has been rehabilitated by Hoedemaker Pfeiffer, located in Seattle, Washington. Pries was an innovative designer and architect with an appreciation for design movements of the past, most notably in Mexico. His affinity for the Spanish/Mexican influence can be clearly viewed in the exterior […]
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 […]