KO Architecture has designed this visually striking, cedar-clad family home that is located in Seattle, Washington. When it came time to build a house, this Seattle couple knew they wanted a simple yet flexible design that would support their family now (they have a daughter who is still in school) as well as in their […]
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A timeless waterfront retreat on a wooded peninsula in the San Juan Islands
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 […]
Inside this modern lake house with picturesque views over Lake Washington
This spectacular modern lake house, custom-designed for family living by McClellan | Tellone, is nestled along Lake Washington, a large freshwater lake adjacent to Seattle, Washington. It was created with a simple structure and geometries to maximize functionality on a small, steep lot. The entry sequence descends through a landscaped pathway, culminating at a stone entry […]
This stone and wood cottage offers breathtaking views over Puget Sound
This stunning stone and wood cottage, designed by DeForest Architects, is nestled in a tranquil wooded site near Port Townsend, Washington. It has breathtaking west-facing views over Puget Sound. The design harmoniously blends natural materials with the serene beauty of the surroundings, creating a modern and timeless retreat. “Strong Grounded Cozy” were the inspirational words […]
See this compact cabin perched in the breathtaking Cascade Mountains
Syndicate Smith designed this modern cabin perched in the mountains of Leavenworth, in the heart of the Cascade Mountains, Washington. Presented with the challenge of a steep terrain and limited space due to easements and bridge restrictions, the architect’s task was to design a modern weekend retreat for a growing family in accordance with the […]
Inside this impressive Bainbridge Island home overlooking the Puget Sound
Designed by BC&J Architecture for a client who desired a modern farmhouse style home, this beautiful interpretation borrows from classic forms and focuses on the exceptional view in Bainbridge Island, Washington. Perfectly perched on a bluff overlooking Puget Sound, the house and site design work together to support multiple areas to enjoy the property. From […]
Step inside this beautiful modern woodland retreat on Bainbridge Island
This idyllic modern woodland retreat, designed by JLGdesign along with Tammara Stroud Design, is nestled on Bainbridge Island, Washington, a scenic island in Puget Sound. The owners recently became empty nesters and decided a lifestyle change was in order. They wished to downsize and simplify their lives while building their dream house surrounded by a […]
A stunning Scandinavian modern home in the forests of Bainbridge Island
Designed by BC&J Architecture together with Craftsman Building Fine Homes, this Scandinavian modern home of just 1,400 square feet lives large with its walls of windows and soaring loft space on Bainbridge Island, Washington. Clad in Shou Sugi Ban siding, the structure recedes into its wooded setting, while the contrasting Douglas fir rafters and soffits […]
This midcentury modern apartment remodel has amazing Seattle skyline views
SkB Architects has completely transformed this 1955 midcentury penthouse apartment with sweeping views over Seattle, Washington. The original layout, encompassing 1,590 square feet of living space, typified its era’s small, separated living spaces. The architects were presented with a design challenge: to create a home that reflects contemporary taste and the owner’s desire for an […]
This compact Washington cabin has peaceful views over Hood Canal
This spectacular compact cabin was created by MW Works Architecture+Design, nestled peacefully in Seabeck, a former mill town on Hood Canal, Washington. Set in a lush old-growth forest, the cabin is positioned on a bluff that provides sweeping views of Hood Canal, a natural waterway of the Puget Sound. The cabin was constructed over an […]