Alan Maskin, a principal and owner of Olson Kundig Architects has renovated his personal cabin retreat, located on Bainbridge Island, Washington. A second-floor addition provides this cabin with sweeping views over Agate Passage, a high-current tidal strait on the Olympic Peninsula. The scope of this 1,100 square foot project entailed the remodel and addition of a 1938 […]

SHED Architects are responsible for the creation of this small wooden shelter that complements a larger home on the site, located in Seattle, Washington. To create harmony between the guest cabin and the main house, the architects focused on a design solution informed by restraint, material relationship, and attention to detail. This small black pine […]

This project involves the complete renovation of a midcentury home by Shed Architecture, located on a lush site in the Bridle Trails neighborhood of Kirkland, a suburb east of Seattle, Washington. Constructed in 1967, this dilapidated home was in need of a major overhaul. Some of the major concerns included an overgrown site, an outdated kitchen, […]

This 1959 midcentury ranch-style house was completely remodeled by SHED Architecture & Design, located in the Madison Park neighborhood of Seattle, Washington. After seeing a lifetime of remodeling, this dwelling finally saw a much-needed revitalization that would respect its past while making it suitable for contemporary living. The main goal was to transform the existing volume while […]

This modest timber-frame cabin was designed by Hoedemaker Pfeiffer, nestled on the shores of Dabob Bay on Hood Canal, Washington. The original cabin on the property was built in 1979, anchored to the ground on one end while protruding over the descending slope at the other. Inspired by the vernacular architecture of the Pacific Northwest, the […]

Pulp Design Studios is responsible for the creation of this wine country home that is a blending of two design styles, located in Woodinville, Washington. The team was presented with the challenge of infusing two very different design dreams into this ground-up design build project. The clients, operators of a well-known whiskey distillery, love to entertain, so […]

This Tudor revival home was completely renovated by DeForest Architects, located in the Queen Anne neighborhood of Seattle, Washington. The owner of this 3,500 square foot dwelling is a trained artist who had a vision of creating a place where her family could experience and create art, to both appreciate and reinterpret history. In this turn-of-the-century house, […]

This cozy and compact cabin was designed by Johnston Architects, located on Orcas Island in the San Juan Islands of Washington State. Despite its compact size of just 1,200 square feet, this home lives large. The extension of the roof over the deck columns and beams define an intermediate space both inside and out. The height […]

This striking modern refuge was designed by Coates Design Seattle Architects, located on Bainbridge Island, Washington. An honest expression of materials and structure defines this 1,500 square foot house both indoors and out. Concrete-block bearing walls, exposed beams, roof decking, and a stained concrete floor are all revealed in the home’s open interior. Generous window openings, along with […]

This fabulous fieldhouse is part of a secluded family retreat designed by Hoedemaker Pfeiffer, nestled in a meadow on Whidbey Island, Washington. Constructed for family and friends, this structure is used for gathering, entertaining and enjoying outdoor activities. The family wanted a secondary structure on their property for their loved ones to celebrate and relax […]