This beautiful modern refuge was designed by McClellan Architects in collaboration with NB Design Group, located in Kirkland, Washington. Perched over Lake Washington, this dwelling soaks in idyllic views of the lake and beyond to the mountains. The main level was devised with an open layout with a harmonious flow from indoors to out, taking advantage […]
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An amazing lake house in Washington connects to its natural environment
Krannitz Kent Architects has designed this amazing contemporary lake house with a unique connection to its natural surroundings in Seattle, Washington. Inside, light-filled living spaces blur the boundaries between indoors and out courtesy of immense walls of glazing. Building elements are organized into attached/detached pavilions based on the floor plan layout, a hierarchy of structure, and levels […]
Step inside a beautiful Seattle house with inviting black and white details
Stuart Silk Architects has designed this beautiful and minimally detailed, transitional-style house that is located in the heart of Seattle, Washington. The residence is modern yet warm and built for functionality with a taste of past elegance and style. Encompassing 7,400 square feet of living space, this exquisite home has five bedrooms and seven bathrooms. White […]
A contemporary house in Seattle wraps around a serene courtyard garden
This contemporary home with a courtyard garden was designed by MW Works Architecture+Design, located in Seattle, Washington. The homeowners desired a residence that was reminiscent of their former property in rural Washington. This new development would distill their way of living yet in a smaller footprint that caters to their design style and hobbies. Collaborating […]
This urban sanctuary in Seattle connects with its natural environment
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 […]
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 […]
Before & After: A Bainbridge Island home gets a stunning renovation
This classic 1960s Northwest-style home underwent an extensive renovation by Miller Hull Partnership, nestled on a beautifully landscaped bluff overlooking Puget Sound, on Bainbridge Island, Washington. Encompassing 3,200-square-feet of living space, the original residence consisted of a north and south home that was completely reimagined. The remodel includes an enhancement of the building envelope, self-sufficient […]
A midcentury home gets restored with glorious Olympic Mountain Views
Shed Architects has restored this midcentury home that boasts views of the Puget Sound and the Olympic Peninsula, located in Shoreline, Washington. Despite this post and beam house’s good bones, modifications adapting the original layout for use as an adult living facility combined with deferred maintenance had tarnished the structure inside and out. The architects were […]
Modern nature retreat surrounded by a tranquil forest on Whidbey Island
This modern nature retreat was designed by David Van Galen Architecture, located just 25 miles northwest of Seattle across Puget Sound on Whidbey Island, Washington. Nestled among the thick Douglas Firs and Alders, this dwelling featured high ceilings and expansive glazing to enhance natural light into the space while enabling the inhabitants to be part of […]
This Orcas Island retreat enjoys a minimalist lifestyle surrounded by forest
This Orcas Island retreat designed by Heliotrope Architects is a second home for a couple who own and operate a gallery in Los Angeles, California. The owners retail gallery features a curated collection of west-coast artists. They desired a retreat with the feel of a contemporary art gallery, with plenty of wall space to display a rotation […]