Designed by Eerkes Architects, the Surly Crab is a modern waterfront home that appears to float just steps above the oyster‑shell‑strewn shoreline of Hood Canal, neslted on 10-acre, lushly forested site in Seabeck, Washington. Its main floor is suspended from a monolithic concrete fireplace that anchors the home to the land, lifting the main level […]
This elegant home in Seattle, Washington, was designed by Drew Shawver Architecture + Design. The 1,625-square-foot house showcases nature via natural light and visual/physical connections to the gardens. The clients are a young couple, a product designer from Lebanon, and a graphic designer from Bainbridge Island. They sought a home that would reflect their desire […]
Perched on the western shore of Orcas Island in Washington’s San Juan Islands, this waterfront home was redesigned by Prentiss Balance Wickline Architects with one goal in mind: to make the most of its breathtaking views. What was once a maze of small rooms with heavy stone fireplaces blocking the scenery is now a light-filled […]
Hoshide Wanzer Architects, together with Dyna Builders, drew inspiration from the Costa Rican philosophy of Pura Vida—celebrating simple pleasures and a relaxed pace of life—to create this floating house on Portage Bay, a neighborhood in Seattle, Washington, that offers a dynamic connection to nature and the ever-changing waters. The design is flexible and responsive, allowing […]
Mr. Belvedere is architect Ben Humphries’ own family home, a substantial remodel and addition to an unassuming 1940s single-family ranch in Northeast Seattle, Washington, designed by his firm Linework Architecture. The project focuses on sustainability, durability, indoor-outdoor living, and generational flexibility. Designed during the COVID quarantine, the family realized they needed to rethink how their […]
Perched on the slopes of Bald Mountain above White Salmon, Washington, this artist’s retreat, designed by Scott Edwards Architecture, commands sweeping views of the Columbia River Gorge and Mt. Hood. The site’s natural topography shaped the design: two structures nestled into the steep hillside, their interiors oriented to take full advantage of the dramatic landscape beyond. […]
Prentiss Balance Wickline Architects has designed this Cape San Juan residence, a stunning waterfront home perched on a property overlooking the Salish Sea in the San Juan Islands, Washington. This modern refuge enjoys views of the sound from a rare, undeveloped waterfront lot with direct beach access. Gently sloping north toward the shoreline, the site […]
Prentiss Balance Wickline Architects have designed this modern forest home perched on a steeply sloped site overlooking Puget Sound, situated in Friday Harbor, San Juan Islands, Washington. Arriving at the Bramblewood House, a gravel road first takes one through a densely wooded forest of old-growth fir and cedar. The topography of the site is variegated […]
Whitney Architecture, in collaboration with Dyna Builders, has beautifully updated this craftsman home, which boasts a blend of traditional and modern design elements and is situated in Seattle, Washington’s Queen Anne neighborhood. The scope of this project entailed transforming a cramped, outdated structure into a light-filled, elegant family home with a flexible lower-level accessory dwelling […]
SHED Architecture & Design was responsible for the interior renovation of this 1950s hillside midcentury modern home situated in the heart of Seattle, Washington. To meet the owner’s lifestyle needs, modern updates were given to the living room, kitchen, and guest bedrooms, along with an expanded owner’s bedroom suite. The design team used a mix […]
