This magnificent modern refuge was reimagined by Prentiss Balance Wickline Architects and Ore Studios, nestled on a beautiful site near Friday Harbor on San Juan Island, Washington. Originally built in the 1980s, the 5,000 square foot house was sensitively sited yet very dated and slightly awkward inside, necessitating a major refresh. After purchasing the property, […]
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See this cozy rustic bunkhouse getaway on Guemes Island, Washington
Seattle-based SHED Architecture & Design has created a complementary two-story bunkhouse for an existing family cabin on Guemes Island, Washington. Nestled on an idyllic site with sweeping views of the Bellingham Channel, this new bunkhouse provides additional sleeping quarters for the owner’s 100–year–old log cabin, which could no longer accommodate her growing family. Designed for […]
A beautiful mountain home in perfect harmony with nature in the Cascades
This stunning modern mountain-style home by Lauren Crocco Architecture + Design together with Design Harmony is nestled on a woodsy property in Tumble Creek, a private community within Suncadia in Cle Elm, Washington. Designed as a weekend getaway home to get out of the city and relax in the rugged Cascade Mountains. This dwelling features […]
A modern refuge nestled in the woodlands of the Puget Sound Peninsula
MW Works in collaboration with Sparrow Woodworks designed this stunning modern home that is nestled on a secluded and breathtaking Puget Sound Peninsula, Washington. Surrounded by a sprawling 7.8-acre property of evergreen trees, this 3,100-square-foot refuge boasts sweeping views of the water. From the country road, a gravel drive wanders towards the house past an […]
This peaceful waterfront home gets beautifully reimagined on Mercer Island
This contemporary waterfront home on Mercer Island, Washington, was completely transformed by Studio AM Architects + Interiors. Sited just feet from the shoreline, this residence truly embraces the surrounding natural beauty by drawing it inside. A whole house renovation changes this once closed floor plan to a serene, open, and light-filled oasis. The challenge was […]
Inside the spectacular renovation of a midcentury modern gem in Seattle
Lane Williams Architects is responsible for the renovation of this midcentury modern gem that is situated in the Sand Point Country Club community of Seattle, Washington. Originally constructed in the 1950’s, the homeowners were looking to capture the views of the surrounding mountains and lake. To take advantage of these views, the architects created a second […]
This calming waterfront retreat nestles into the forest of Bainbridge Island
The talented Seattle-based multidisciplinary studio of Hoedemaker Pfeiffer recently completed this contemporary waterfront retreat on Bainbridge Island in Washington State. After spending years enjoying Bainbridge Island, the homeowners decided to explore the idea of renovating the existing home on the property, but eventually, through various trials, the project evolved into a new construction. Hoedemaker Pfeiffer […]
This innovative modern cabin takes refuge in Washington’s Methow Valley
Designed by Johnston Architects, this modern cabin is nestled into a mountainside in Washington’s Methow Valley, maximizing the unique features of its stunning location. The site sits on a bench high above the river, bisected with a natural berm. While this provided privacy, it required the main rooms to be focused in different directions to […]
Stunning modern hideaway cantilevers over a bluff overlooking the Salish Sea
DeForest Architects has designed this striking modern hideaway nestled into lush plantings on a bluff, boasting sweeping views of the ocean in Seattle, Washington. Tucked below the main house, this guest house encompasses 3,502 square feet, with three bedrooms and five bathrooms. Built at the convergence of several environmentally sensitive areas, it therefore required a […]
A warm and welcoming modernist cabin in Washington’s Methow Valley
This modernist mountain cabin was designed by CAST Architecture, nestled on two acres, near Mazama in the Methow Valley, Washington. The architects sited this dwelling to take maximum advantage of a south-facing orientation. Its horseshoe shape creates a courtyard between the wings of the home which is cooler in the summer and cozy with a fire […]