Phinney Ridge house is a renovation and addition by Portal Design Inc of an existing early 80’s craftsman style home in the Ballard neighborhood of Seattle, Washington. The inspiration for the three bedroom, two-and-a-half bathroom home was the owner’s experience with the lifestyle of Palm Springs, California, where they have a vacation home. One of the […]
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Charming tiny bungalow house overlooking Puget Sound
The Bayside Bungalow is a cozy micro-cabin located in Olympia, Washington overlooking the Puget Sound. This tiny house was built on an 18 foot flatbed trailer based on a slightly modified Tumbleweed Fencl plan. The interior has 100 square feet of space on the main floor with an additional 60 square foot loft. The sleeping […]
Mid-Century modern home with a nature backdrop
This previously dark and disorganized 1950s mid-century modern home was redesigned by architecture studio Bohlin Cywinski Jackson to meet the needs of a young family who desired a sense of transparency and light to take advantage of the serene qualities of their wooded site in Seattle, Washington. The owners, a musician and jewelry designer with […]
Fascinating modern dwelling on the San Juan Islands
Tucked between a thicket of trees and a rising bank on the San Juan Islands, Washington, Shadowboxx sits in a natural clearing created by the strong winds that force back the trees from the rocky bank. Designed by Olson Kundig Architects, the house responds to a desire to facilitate an intimate understanding of this special […]
Glamorous dark and moody Mercer Island home
For a couple on Mercer Island, Washington, designer Kelly Wearstler creates an atmosphere of dark and moody glamour, shot through with glints of gold. When the 11,000 square foot home was purchased, it was in dire need of total revamping, so the homeowners, who own their own venture-capital fund, Sanderson Ventures, wanted an artist who […]
Attractively designed eco-friendly prefab graces Seattle
Nestled into a suburban Seattle, Washington neighborhood, this slightly customized prefab house reflects its progressive and environmentally conscious community. The eco-friendly home was designed by West Vancouver-based studio PLACE Architects, with a character that is both friendly and approachable. The homeowners and their two children were downsizing from their 5,000 square foot home to this […]
House on a bluff with stunning ocean views
House on a Bluff has been designed by architecture firm Hutchison & Maul situated in Seattle, Washington. This stunning 6,000 square foot house has been carefully planned and sited to create five outdoor “rooms” with distinct characteristics: a grassed front entry yard, a partially covered private sunning patio, a high-bank view lawn (perfect for croquet), […]
Fabulous eco-modern dwelling in Seattle
This stunning eco-modern home is located in the heart of West Seattle, Washington. With fabulous mountain and water views, this custom built home brings together sustainability, natural light, open flexible spaces, vaulted ceilings, and modern living. The 3,850 square foot home features a chef’s kitchen overlooking the sound below and is the hub for entertaining. […]
Gorgeous compact mountain cabin nestled in the Methow Valley
The Foster Loop Residence is a compact mountain cabin located in Mazama, a small village nestled in the Methow Valley of the Methow River in the eastern part of Washington State. Encompassing 1,653 square feet of living space, this two-story cabin was completed in 2007 by Balance Associates Architects. The site was previously enjoyed for […]
Tiny steel-clad cabin on stilts in the rugged wilderness
The Sol Duc Cabin has just recently been completed by Olson Kundig Architects and is located in Olympic Peninsula, Washington. Providing secure shelter for every season, this steel-clad 350 square foot fishing cabin on stilts can be completely shuttered when the owner is away. The cabin’s rugged patina and raw materiality respond to the surrounding […]