MW Works Architecture+Design is responsible for the renovation of this striking midcentury modern home located in Seattle, Washington. This incredible home was originally designed by prominent Seattle-based architect Ibsen Nelsen in 1961. The layout was well-devised, however, it lacked character and flow between spaces and did not meet the daily lifestyle need of the new owners. […]
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This charming refuge provides a family escape on the Washington Coast
This charming coastal home was designed by architectural studio Hoedemaker Pfeiffer, nestled on the shores of Bainbridge Island, Washington. The owners of this seaside escape live in Seattle and having this idyllic vacation home is perfect for de-stressing and gathering with the couple’s two daughters. Originally constructed in the late 1800s by three brothers, this […]
See this extraordinary steel clad cabin in the breathtaking Methow Valley
This modern steel-clad cabin on stilts was designed by Olson Kundig Architects, located in Winthrop, a town in Okanogan County, Washington. This project is called the Delta Shelter, encompassing just 1,000 square feet of living space, this compact retreat can be completely shuttered when not in use. The 200-square-foot footprint of the house rises above […]
Home Tour: A 1930s historic home in Seattle gets a modern makeover
This historic home originally designed and built by Lionel Pries in 1930 has been rehabilitated by Hoedemaker Pfeiffer, located in Seattle, Washington. Pries was an innovative designer and architect with an appreciation for design movements of the past, most notably in Mexico. His affinity for the Spanish/Mexican influence can be clearly viewed in the exterior […]
A loft-inspired bachelor pad has amazing views on the Seattle waterfront
This waterfront bachelor pad was designed by Heliotrope Architects, tucked into a small urban property along Portage Bay, a neighborhood in Seattle, Washington. The dwelling was created to live like a studio loft for a bachelor who appreciates privacy. Centrally located in the city and sitting directly on the water, the dock provides a convenient spot […]
Tour a stunning steel and glass modern home with Seattle skyline views
A couple of empty nesters commissioned DeForest Architects for this modern steel and glass home with timeless materials and luminous spaces, perched on a hillside in Bellevue, Washington. The architects devised a solution that required a ground-up remodel of their old home, transforming a conventional suburban residence into a spectacular concrete, steel, and glass dwelling. Transplants […]
A 1910 Colonial Revival style house gets a stunning makeover in Seattle
Ryan Rhodes Designs in collaboration with Ore Studios has renovated this gracious 1910 Colonial Revival house located in Capitol Hill, a residential district in Seattle, Washington. The scope of this project entailed a third-story addition and an entire home remodel. This 5,600 square foot dwelling enjoyed beautiful public rooms and an amazing location yet had poorly organized kitchen […]
This beautiful Washington home remodel embodies warmth and character
This timeless home has undergone an interior remodel by interior design firm Ore Studios, nestled in a rural Seattle suburb at the foothills of the Cascades, Washington. Featuring beautiful grounds, a family-friendly floor plan, and ample space for entertaining, the owners purchased this twenty-year-old estate despite its tired and dated finishes. Not wanting to reinvent the […]
A striking Washington coast refuge inspired by local agricultural traditions
Ore Studios is responsible for the design of this spectacular Washington coast refuge for a couple of empty nesters based in the city of Seattle. Perched on fifty feet of medium bank waterfront, this weekend retreat enjoys enviable views of Skagit Bay and Whidbey Island. The architects used the agricultural vernacular of the surrounding valley to inform […]
Net-zero cabin provides an urban refuge that communes with nature
This net-zero cabin was designed by Olson Kundig Architects in collaboration with Dovetail General Contractors, located in Seattle, Washington. This dwelling provides the owner’s desire for a private urban retreat that would connect her to nature. A staggered footprint on the lot allows for dense landscaping, and extensive glazing throughout the house increases solar gains and […]