Architecture studio Hoedemaker Pfeiffer are responsible for the elegant renovation of this beautiful family home located in the Seattle area of Lake Washington. This residence has been family owned since it was built near the turn of the last century. The family renovated the house 20 years ago and then raised their young family in it until […]
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Waterfront shelter has amazing beach-chic lifestyle on Whidbey Island
Hoedemaker Pfeiffer was enlisted to design this waterfront shelter nestled on Useless Bay, a bay near the southern end of Whidbey Island, Washington. Useless Bay was so named on account of frequent inclement weather. The community is situated on a 100-year old manmade spit, creating a separation between the open waters of Puget Sound and […]
Whidbey Island retreat designed with a unique camp-like setting
Hoedemaker Pfeiffer was enlisted to design this rustic camp-like retreat located on Whidbey Island, set in the Puget Sound, north of Seattle, Washington. This project demonstrates what happens when you focus on your strengths, defy convention and take a few risks. The demolition of half the house made room for a camp-like setting of grand indoor spaces […]
Compact waterfront home in Washington designed to withstand a Tsunami
Designs Northwest Architects is responsible for the creation of this compact waterfront home designed for a family of five on Camano Island, Washington. While no structures are tsunami-proof, some can be designed to be resilient to forceful waves. The challenge presented to the architects on this 3,140 square foot site in a high-velocity flood (V) zone was […]
Modern-rustic home designed to withstand wildfires in the North Cascades
Designs Northwest Architects in collaboration with Impel Construction created this beautiful modern-rustic home nestled in a meadow in the foothills of the North Cascades in Mazama, Washington. A beautiful blend of steel, glass, and concrete, this home was designed according to the principles of the Firewise USA Program. This program has devised to empower neighbors […]
Warm and inviting makeover of a Washington home surrounded by woods
Mark Olasen Architect in collaboration with Deering Design Studio is responsible for the re-design of this rustic home surrounded by woodlands in Bothell, Washington. Consisting of 6,400 square feet of living space, this newly constructed home was built with a Northwest respect for rugged materials, including stone, concrete, and Douglas Fir. After the owners purchased this home, […]
Step inside this charming houseboat with inviting interiors on Lake Union
Design TM in collaboration with Deering Design Studio is responsible for the design of this charming houseboat of 1,340 square feet, set along the docks of Lake Union in Seattle, Washington. Seattle has been a haven for houseboats for over a hundred years. This area on Lake Union once sported rows and rows of small dwellings […]
Japanese garden oasis surrounds a home on the shores of Lake Washington
Surrounded by a wooded site, this contemporary Japanese garden home designed by Stuart Silk Architects is nestled on a small bay on Lake Washington in Washington Park, a neighborhood in east central Seattle, Washington. The property boasts sweeping views of Lake Washington and the Cascade Mountains, well-suited for the homeowner’s collection of specimen trees. The […]
Historic Italianate residence gets remarkable transformation in Seattle
This historic Italianate residence is landmark home completely renovated by Stuart Silk Architects, located in the Harvard-Belmont Landmark District, a part of Capitol Hill in Seattle, Washington. The new owners of this five-floor home sought out an architect who would respect their home’s historic exterior, yet bring a modern sensibility to the interiors, which had […]
Classic family home gets a modern twist overlooking the Puget Sound
Brio Interior Design is responsible for the renovation of this classic family home perched atop an expansive waterfront site in north Seattle. The property boasts magnificent panoramic views of the Puget Sound, the Olympic Peninsula and Olympic mountain range. The owner’s mother had spent her teenage years growing up in this humble abode, which was constructed […]