This tiny cabin retreat of concrete, wood and steel is designed by Olson Kundig Architects, nestled on a woodsy site in Skykomish, Washington. Surrounded by forest near the Tye River, the concept for the design was to create a meditative retreat that connects to the natural environment. This tiny home encompasses just 600 square feet […]

This two story contemporary cabin is designed by Prentiss Balance Wickline Architects, located north of Cashmere in Nahahum Canyon, Washington. Encompassing 1,650 square feet of living space, this sustainable dwelling is nestled into the hillside with concrete retaining walls guiding the form of the cabin. It’s narrow design and expansive overhangs are designed to take […]

A modern Tudor home has been renovated for family living by DeForest Architects in collaboration with Ore Studios, located in Seattle, Washington. Built in 1931, this beautiful 5,000 square foot home features warm materials and plenty of original details. However, it suffered from a cramped layout and lacked a connection to its park-like property overlooking […]

This modern jewel-box home is designed by Heliotrope Architects in collaboration with Ore Studios, located on Orcas Island, the largest of the San Juan Islands, Washington. Nestled carefully a rocky, wind-swept shoreline; this 1,600 square foot family retreat harmonizes with the surrounding landscape while minimizing weather exposure. The main living spaces connect to the landscape […]

DeForest Architects is responsible for this modern tree house design inspired by it’s hillside site and childhood memories, located in Burien, Washington. Nestled on a one-acre property atop a bluff overlooking the Puget Sound, this family home was designed to feel like a virtual walk in the woods. The exterior facade is clad with durable […]

This fascinating modern retreat was designed by Seattle-based architects Olson Kundig in collaboration with Geremia Design, located on Washington’s San Juan Islands. Nestled in idyllic False Bay, this home features an open layout with floor-to-ceiling windows framing picturesque views of Haro Strait and the Olympic Mountains. The home was designed to accomodate the owner’s active […]

DeForest Architects was responsible for fully transforming a brick Tudor home into a stunning modern design, located in Seattle, Washington. A couple who love both books and dogs had been walking their dogs past this modest Tudor for several years before making their purchase. The project entailed this home breathe new life, built around their love of books, […]

This modern mountain cabin was designed by Prentiss Balance Wickline Architects, located in Mazama, a community in the Methow Valley of Washington. Seeming to float atop a feathery meadow, this home is surrounded by towering ponderosa pines. Nestled at the base of a dramatic rocky butte, this low-slug dwelling captures views up the boulder-strewn slope, forest […]

DeForest Architects transformed an existing lake house in Seattle, Washington from a home full of heavy stone and beams into a light-filled place for enjoying art, food and family. The homeowners are a creative couple — an entrepreneur and artist — who commissioned the architects to transform their home on Lake Washington into an elegant, family-friendly […]

This modern rustic retreat was designed by DeForest Architects in collaboration with NB Design Group, located on Orcas Island, Washington. Orcas Island is the largest of the San Juan Islands, which are located in the northwestern corner of Washington state. The homeowner’s purchased this property to use as a large extended family gathering spot. On the […]