This modern farmhouse was designed by Syndicate Smith together with WestCorp Construction, located on 120 acres of forest and farmland in Orcas Island, Washington. With a storied past, the farm was purchased during the 2020 Covid-19 pandemic. The family of five (he is a builder and owner of WestCorp, while she is a painter) decided to […]
Syndicate Smith has designed this compact modern home of just 1,500 square feet perched on the edge of a steep, wooded slope overlooking the Wenatchee River in Leavenworth, Washington. This vacation home elegantly maximizes the limited construction area. Crafted for dual purposes—retreat and vacation rental—the design prioritizes simplicity and low-maintenance living. A typical foundation supports […]
Studio AM Architecture, together with Farland Interiors, designed this contemporary house to be in harmony with its natural surroundings, set on 1.39 acres in Medina, Washington. Built for a large, active family, the main residence and guest house sit within the slope of the land, framed by mature trees. Together with a sports court, pool, […]
CAST Architecture has designed this mountain-high, off-grid retreat, nestled on a private inholding within the Okanogan–Wenatchee National Forest near Leavenworth, Washington. The refuge was built to withstand abundant snowfall and extreme seasonal temperature swings. The cabin sits on an unwooded knoll to minimize impact on the existing site. Its design is pragmatic, durable, and energy […]
The French Creek Workshops House was designed by the Seattle-based architecture and landscape firm Wittman Estes as a home for aging in place. Located in Snohomish, Washington, this new family retreat for a retired couple is nestled alongside a wetland on a 4.5-acre site that was once an animal sanctuary. Conceived as a serene retreat […]
Joyful Aerie is a wonderful new house, designed by Rerucha Studio for the brother and sister-in-law of its founder, Jill Rerucha, situated in an urban neighborhood just a few blocks from downtown Kirkland, Washington. This 3,800-square-foot residence was designed for the architect’s brother and his wife, who shared a vision for a modern home infused with […]
This wonderful backyard work-from-home shed, designed by Linework Architecture, is located in Seattle, Washington. WORK_shed provides a simple yet elegant space where two working parents can find space of their own while working from home and managing their children. The WORK_shed began as an email from a former client with the subject, “Tiny Project?” With […]
What began as the purchase of a hunting cabin quickly evolved into a rustic A-frame cabin getaway in the quiet hills of Lyle, Washington, completely remodelled by Allison Lind Interiors and Craft Homes NW. This remote area, surrounded by hills and a river, provides the family with a tranquil refuge from their primary residence in Portland, […]
Silk Cavassa Marchetti Architecture & Interiors, along with Dowbuilt, designed this timeless home located on Bainbridge Island, a scenic and charming destination near Seattle, Washington. The homeowners desired a home that was timeless and would be enjoyed by their family for many generations. It was designed after the shingled homes built for summer use on […]
The Rambler is home to GO’C co-founder and architect Jon Gentry, musician and recording artist Lydia Ramsey, and their young son, located in Indianola, Washington, a bedroom community on the Kitsap Peninsula (and a short ferry ride from Seattle). The build involved a close collaboration with friends and makers in the local community, exploring a […]
