SkB Architects has completely transformed this 1955 midcentury penthouse apartment with sweeping views over Seattle, Washington. The original layout, encompassing 1,590 square feet of living space, typified its era’s small, separated living spaces. The architects were presented with a design challenge: to create a home that reflects contemporary taste and the owner’s desire for an […]

This spectacular compact cabin was created by MW Works Architecture+Design, nestled peacefully in Seabeck, a former mill town on Hood Canal, Washington. Set in a lush old-growth forest, the cabin is positioned on a bluff that provides sweeping views of Hood Canal, a natural waterway of the Puget Sound. The cabin was constructed over an […]

Deering Design Studio beautifully reimagined the interiors of this rustic home surrounded by a peaceful woodsy setting in Bothell, Washington. This newly constructed home, which has 6,400 square feet of living space, was built with a Northwest respect for rugged materials, including stone, concrete, and Douglas Fir. After the owners purchased this home, they wanted to […]

McClellan Architects has designed this spectacular waterfront home for a father and his two children in the Pacific Northwest along Bellingham Bay, Washington. The homeowner wanted a house that would take advantage of its beautiful surroundings while melding with its natural environment. The home was built right into the cliffside, with the exterior facade clad […]

Hoedemaker Pfeiffer has custom-crafted this beautiful waterfront shelter nestled along Useless Bay, located near the southern end of Whidbey Island, Washington. Useless Bay was so named because of frequent inclement weather. The community is situated on a 100-year-old manmade spit, creating a separation between the open waters of Puget Sound and a freshwater wetland for […]

This Lake Washington house has been family-owned since it was built near the turn of the last century but needed a major overhaul, commissioning Hoedemaker Pfeiffer to give it an elegant renovation. Nestled in the Seattle area, the family had renovated the house 20 years ago and then raised their young family there until the […]

This stunning converted barn house is by MW|Works Architecture+Design, nestled in the eastern foothills of the Cascades, Washington. The project’s scope entailed converting a turn-of-the-century working barn into a spacious 3,875 square-foot, three-bedroom retreat from the city. The building was restored to create a comfortable home while retaining much of its original form, character, and […]

This striking modern cabin in the mountains was crafted by Prentiss Balance Wickline Architects and is nestled at the base of Flagg Mountain in Mazama, Winthrop, Washington. This cozy dwelling maximizes views of the Methow Valley and beyond to the North Cascade Mountain range. Encompassing 1,600 square feet (52’x16′) of living space, this shelter features kitchen, […]

Wittman Estes created this sustainable modern home as a peaceful escape from urban life on Whidbey Island in the Salish Sea, Washington State. Originally from India, the owners envisioned a home that served as a sanctuary for meditation, bonding, and uparati, a Sanskrit term meaning “stillness. ” The 1,880-square-foot dwelling is elevated above the natural […]

Gelotte Hommas Drivdahl Architecture, in partnership with Pulp Design Studios, crafted this sophisticated modern home in Seattle, Washington. The homeowners are medical professionals with three children who contracted the designers to infuse their lifestyle and personality into the interiors. Step inside this understated and classic home to find fabulous and unexpected details throughout — including […]