Olson Kundig Architects have designed this modern nature inspired home, located in Woodway, a city in Snohomish County, Washington. Home to an active family of five, this dwelling inhabits a series of planes that float above a restored meadow. Blurred boundaries throughout the home’s glass pavilions allow activity to flow easily between inside and out, fostering […]
Finne Architects in collaboration with Schultz Miller has transformed an existing 1950’s Northwest contemporary house into a glass pavilion on a secluded, wooded site just outside of Seattle, Washington. With extensive new windows and glazed roof monitors, the renovated house appears to be a glass pavilion in the forest. The floor plan has been re-organized to create […]
This spectacular compact home was designed by Shed Architects, perched on a high bank waterfront property on Whidbey Island, Washington. Created with both views and privacy, this home also has a flex space for a couple who is slowly transitioning into their retirement years. A shed roof provides refuge to 915 square feet of living […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
This eco-friendly cabin designed by Prentiss Balance Wickline Architects is nestled in the mountains in Winthrop, Washington State. The material selection entails sawn beams, logs, rough formed concrete, and corrugated metal, all of which are rough in nature to reflect the natural and untamed setting. Two concrete walls form terraces on which this 1,400 square foot, […]
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 […]
This Scandinavian-inspired lake house was designed by McClellan Architects, nestled on Bellingham Bay, a bay of the Salish Sea located in Washington State. While the home is decidedly modern in form, the owner requested to layer in softer, more European influences for the interior finishes and detailing. To achieve this look, the project team incorporated wide […]
