This peaceful island retreat was designed by Heliotrope Architects, located on Orcas Island, Washington, part of the San Juan Islands archipelago that sits in the Salish Sea/Strait of Juan de Fuca between the USA and Canada. This 3,000-square-foot retreat residence is on a 26-acre site comprising a mature Douglas fir and Pacific madrone forest, with […]
Heliotrope Architects designed this contemporary mountaintop cabin to take advantage of the spectacular setting of Buck Mountain while also preserving it. Nestled into the steep hillside, this Orcas Island hideaway lies in the heart of the San Juan Islands in Washington State. The site brought about several challenges, this included a steep grade and a […]
Wittman Estes Architecture has transformed a 1940s beach house into a new multi-generational home—doubling the livable area while lightly touching the delicate ecology of the waterfront of the Hood Canal, Washington. Two shifting wings hover over the hillside and beach supported by thin steel columns and pin piles. Located on the eastern shore of Hood Canal […]
In Seattle, Washington, this modern family home, crafted by DeForest Architects, finds its ideal setting against the picturesque backdrop of Lake Washington. This home’s beautiful surroundings inspired many of the incredible design details throughout. The owners are a family of artists who wanted a house that would encourage creating and viewing art; and connecting with […]
This spectacular waterfront house designed by Syndicate Smith is nestled along Deer Harbor, a town on the southwest side of beautiful Orcas Island, in Washington State. Constructed in a contemporary, yet distinctly Pacific Northwest style, this family home is idyllically set just steps away from the Salish Sea. This dwelling was constructed to coexist harmoniously […]
Originally built in 1950, this stunning Seattle lake house was lovingly remodeled by the homeowners along with Shed Architects, nestled on the shores of Lake Washington. The project team worked together, creating a family home where an old and new structure speaks to one another and the surrounding terrain. Attention to detail can be found […]
Olson Kundig Architects designed this sleek modern house that features a steel tower home office, nestled in a dense forest of Carnation, Washington. This project called “Maxon House” shows how a disciplined program and budget can lead to innovative design solutions that can liberate rather than confine. Encompassing 3,200 square feet of living space, this […]
This Nordic-inspired farmhouse was renovated by Ripple Design Studio in collaboration with Lisa Staton Design, located in Woodinville, Washington. Just a short 30-minute drive from downtown Seattle, Woodinville is known for its wine culture and small-town charm, Tucked into a woodsy setting, the scope of this project entailed a comprehensive renovation of the existing house […]
This beautiful lakeside cottage home was designed for entertaining by Ripple Design Studio, located in the Enatai neighborhood of Bellevue, Washington. Inspired by a small cottage previously occupying the site, the project challenged the architect’s creativity to blend a sophisticated cottage with the site’s complex requirements. Nestled into the hillside, the home maximizes the breathtaking […]
DeForest Architects together with NB Design Group has designed this contemporary waterfront house nestled on the shores of Union Bay in Seattle, Washington. Three generations reside under one roof — the parents, their three children, along with one of the parent’s mothers. The original abode was a cherished childhood home of one of the homeowners. Over […]
