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 […]

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 […]

Designed by Prentiss Balance Wickline Architects, this modern cabin nestled on the Hood Canal offers sweeping views of the Olympic Mountains, Washington. The design of this minimalist retreat was inspired by the site and the owner’s Danish roots. Nestled on 12.7 acres, the home encompasses 1,700 square feet of living space. There is a main house and a […]

This fabulous rustic modern mountain retreat was designed by DeForest Architects, located on the glacier-fed Lake Wenatchee in Washington State. Rustic, modern, cozy, and sophisticated, this 2,890 square foot cabin was designed to bridge two worlds with natural ease. The owners spent many seasons on Lake Wenatchee in the Cascade Mountains before finding the perfect spot […]

In the foothills above Snoqualmie is a beautiful house built for two mountain guides not far from their work in North Bend, Washington. The 2,100 square foot, three bedroom residence has been designed by Johnston Architects and built by Tall Tree Construction, accommodating both professional and practical demands, but also fulfilling a deep desire to do what […]

This barn house retreat was designed as a multi-purpose residence by Seattle-based SkB Architects, located near scenic Lake Chelan in Manson, Washington. A unique project that took almost four years to complete, the property is highlighted as one part luxury residence and one part working barn. The latter is used as a commercial fruit orchard in […]

The goal for the re-design of this 1950’s ranch style home was to create a refuge from the all-too-predictable Northwest coast rainy weather of Seaview, Washington. This is Portland designer Garrison Hullinger’s own playful getaway which is drenched with warmth to help forget about the dreary outdoor elements. The goal for updating this casual luxe beach house […]

This tiny modern cabin of just 500 square feet was designed by Olson Kundig Architects, located on False Bay, San Juan Islands in northwest Washington State. The cottage serves as a private writer’s retreat and guest cottage. The owners requested to have a space that would feel totally connected to the natural landscape, which would enable them […]

Originally constructed in 1955, this contemporary penthouse apartment was completely renovated by SkB Architects, located in Seattle, Washington. With just 1,500 square feet of living space, the interior of this apartment was typical of the small, separated living spaces of its era. The challenge for the architects was to design a home that reflected a […]

A dilapidated barn was converted by Seattle-based studio Shed Architects into a living space that would support a variety of activities for guests, located on Whidbey Island, Washington. The architects worked within the existing building envelope, creating a design solution infuses each space its own character through the use of natural light and orientation to the […]