E. Cobb Architects in collaboration with RD Interiors has reimagined the former gym and auditorium of an iconic school into a spectacular industrial modern condo. The West Queen Anne School is one of Seattle, Washington’s most iconic abodes. Formerly a public elementary school from 1896 to 1981, the adaptive reuse structure is now high-end condominiums. The […]
This serene cabin retreat designed for family getaways by Wittman Estes Architecture overlooks the Hood Canal of the Olympic Peninsula, Washington. The design of this home is inspired by the native killdeer bird. The retreat is essentially an expression of ‘tactile modernism’, connecting the family to the sensation and physical experiences of the Puget Sound ecosystem. The new cabin […]
This contemporary urban refuge was designed by Olson Kundig Architects, perched on Queen Anne Hill overlooking downtown Seattle and Puget Sound, Washington. Nestled on a steeply sloping site, the structure features a massive retractable wall of glass that provides 180-degree views of the urban landscape below. A two-story “guillotine” window wall physically opens this dwelling to […]
This tranquil modern home was designed by Garret Cord Werner Architects & Interior Designers, located on Mercer Island, Washington. Mercer Island is located at the center of Lake Washington, connected by a bridge to Seattle and Bellevue. Encompassing 4,200 square feet of living space, the architects have designed this home to be one with nature. […]
This midcentury home remodel by Garret Cord Werner Architects & Interior Designers is located in Clyde Hill is a suburb of Seattle, Washington. This project embraces nostalgic ‘50s architecture and the incorporation of elegant interiors. Adding a touch of Art Deco French inspiration, the result is an eclectic vintage blend that provides an elevated yet […]
Heliotrope Architects is responsible for the design of this striking modern shelter boasting 3,000 square feet, located in Seattle, Washington. Nestled on an eastern sloping property above Lake Washington, the principal objective was to capture the dramatic lake and mountain views – taking into consideration possible future down-slope home construction with the potential to impede the view. […]
This beautiful modern lake house was designed by Demetriou Architects in collaboration with Pulp Design Studios, located in Bellevue, Washington. Created for a family of four, the design of this home was inspired by the views of the lake and the surrounding trees. The interior evokes a sense of living in a super-modern treehouse. For this dream […]
Alan Maskin, a principal and owner of Olson Kundig Architects has renovated his personal cabin retreat, located on Bainbridge Island, Washington. A second-floor addition provides this cabin with sweeping views over Agate Passage, a high-current tidal strait on the Olympic Peninsula. The scope of this 1,100 square foot project entailed the remodel and addition of a 1938 […]
SHED Architects are responsible for the creation of this small wooden shelter that complements a larger home on the site, located in Seattle, Washington. To create harmony between the guest cabin and the main house, the architects focused on a design solution informed by restraint, material relationship, and attention to detail. This small black pine […]
This project involves the complete renovation of a midcentury home by Shed Architecture, located on a lush site in the Bridle Trails neighborhood of Kirkland, a suburb east of Seattle, Washington. Constructed in 1967, this dilapidated home was in need of a major overhaul. Some of the major concerns included an overgrown site, an outdated kitchen, […]
