This spectacular hillside cabin was designed by Heliotrope Architects and is located on Orcas Island, the largest of the San Juan Islands in the Pacific Northwest of Washington. The owners are a born and raised Southern California couple who intended to live modestly and comfortably on this hillside perch overlooking the San Juan archipelago. Their modest 1,500-square-foot […]
Loop Penthouse was reimagined by the luxury architecture and bespoke residential design firm Wilson-Haus as their personal residence in Seattle, Washington. When Dan and Sandra Wilson, both designers, first walked into the apartment, they were already familiar with the building, and they were intrigued by the listing images. “It looked like a Miami nightclub from […]
Prentiss Balance Wickline Architects are responsible for the design of this hillside home, built in perfect harmony with the forest in Mazama, Washington. Encompassing 2,400 square feet of living space, this modern refuge nestles comfortably on a forested slope strewn with enormous boulders. The homeowners entrusted the architects with their dream of a relaxing home […]
Nestled along the Wenatchee River in Plain, Washington, this one-bedroom cabin was designed by Wittman Estes as a compact and resilient retreat elevated above the floodplain, a modest yet deeply considered home that keeps the focus on the forest and the river. The owner had acquired this nearly 1/2-acre property to serve as a […]
After Graham Baba Architects completed the beautiful renovation of this waterfront home tucked into the sheltered setting of Eagle Harbor, Bainbridge Island, Washington. Large windows throughout frame stunning views of the harbor, setting the tone for a serene island lifestyle. Designer Charlie Hellstern was brought in to help the homeowners, who are design-industry insiders with European […]
Designed by Eerkes Architects, the Surly Crab is a modern waterfront home that appears to float just steps above the oyster‑shell‑strewn shoreline of Hood Canal, neslted on 10-acre, lushly forested site in Seabeck, Washington. Its main floor is suspended from a monolithic concrete fireplace that anchors the home to the land, lifting the main level […]
This elegant home in Seattle, Washington, was designed by Drew Shawver Architecture + Design. The 1,625-square-foot house showcases nature via natural light and visual/physical connections to the gardens. The clients are a young couple, a product designer from Lebanon, and a graphic designer from Bainbridge Island. They sought a home that would reflect their desire […]
Perched on the western shore of Orcas Island in Washington’s San Juan Islands, this waterfront home was redesigned by Prentiss Balance Wickline Architects with one goal in mind: to make the most of its breathtaking views. What was once a maze of small rooms with heavy stone fireplaces blocking the scenery is now a light-filled […]
Hoshide Wanzer Architects, together with Dyna Builders, drew inspiration from the Costa Rican philosophy of Pura Vida—celebrating simple pleasures and a relaxed pace of life—to create this floating house on Portage Bay, a neighborhood in Seattle, Washington, that offers a dynamic connection to nature and the ever-changing waters. The design is flexible and responsive, allowing […]
Mr. Belvedere is architect Ben Humphries’ own family home, a substantial remodel and addition to an unassuming 1940s single-family ranch in Northeast Seattle, Washington, designed by his firm Linework Architecture. The project focuses on sustainability, durability, indoor-outdoor living, and generational flexibility. Designed during the COVID quarantine, the family realized they needed to rethink how their […]
