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 […]
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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 […]
Prefabricated cabin offers idyllic retreat for nature lovers on Vashon Island
Seattle-based architecture studio FabCab is responsible for the design of this 1,750 square foot prefabricated cabin, located on Vashon Island, King County, Washington. Built by Potential Energy, this rustic cabin is comprised of two bedrooms, two-and-a-half bathrooms, a flex room/den, and a 300 square foot bump-out screened-in porch with a fireplace and wall of windows. This custom home […]
Tiny cabin retreat in the woods of Washington inspires inner peace
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 […]
Compact sustainable cabin in Washington partially buried into the hillside
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 […]
Brilliant renovation of a modern Tudor home overlooking Lake Washington
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 […]
Modern shelter provides idyllic getaway on the San Juan Islands
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 […]








