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 […]
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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 […]
Historic landmark home revival gets a ‘haunted house vibe’ in Seattle
This historic landmark home in Seattle, Washington was in need of an overhaul on the second level, undertaken by Michelle Dirkse Interior Design. The homeowners requested that the new design of their 4,800-square foot home look like a haunted mansion. This was a request that the designers had never heard of before, but were eager […]
Cozy cabin retreat boasts net-zero energy in the Pacific Northwest
goCstudio is responsible for the design of this cozy cabin retreat consisting of two modest cabins, a new cabin and the renovation of an existing cabin, located on an island in Washington. These cabins are nestled into the natural landscape of this stunning property. This project called for the complete renovation of an existing cabin, […]
Minimal urban house in Seattle boasts views of the Olympic Mountains
Coates Design Architects is responsible for the design of this minimal urban house called the Phinney Ridge Residence, located in Seattle, Washington. The architects devised this home to be nestled into the footprint of the site’s previous house to utilize zoning guidelines that were grandfathered into this urban Seattle neighborhood. This approach resulted in an […]
Industrial home in Seattle designed to look like a shipping container house
Coates Design Architects are responsible for the design of this modern industrial home constructed for an accomplished musician and music teacher, located near Seattle, Washington. Nestled on a large site, there is plenty of sunshine and views for which this home was customized. The client requested that the architects provide a special place for her […]
Sustainable retreat nestled atop a small mountain on San Juan Island
Prentiss Balance Wickline Architects is responsible for the design of this sustainable retreat nestled on the top of a small mountain on San Juan Island in Washington’s Puget Sound. This 2,800 square foot retreat combines the owner’s desire for privacy with their desire to experience the landscape and expansive views to the east, south, and […]
Modern hillside home showcases a relaxed vibe on Bainbridge Island
This modern hillside home designed by Coates Design Seattle Architects is 2,600 square feet with two bedrooms, located on Bainbridge Island, Washington. Similar to its sibling shoreline home, Seaview Escape, it is done in the Pacific Northwest-style, with wood floors and expansive two-story glazing allowing a view of the mountains from the upper balcony. Cantilevered […]
Striking net-zero cabin provides a cozy respite in the Cascade Mountains
Coates Design Seattle Architects is responsible for the design of this net-zero cabin getaway set in the lovely Suncadia Resort in Washington State’s Cascade Mountains. The resort, located on the sunny side of the Cascades, hosts an intimate community that enjoys a rich and diverse collection of amenities. Set just across from, but with easy […]
Pacific Northwest-style house on Bainbridge Island: Seaview Escape
This shoreline home by Coates Design Architects Seattle is a 2,800 square foot, two-bedroom Pacific Northwest-style house anchored into a steep-sloped site. Nestled on Bainbridge Island, Washington, this Seaview Escape offers open-concept living, dining, and kitchen area that opens directly to the outdoors with a corner bi-fold door system. A stone mass wall divides the […]










