A peaceful modern refuge with sweeping views over the Puget Sound

PHOTOGRAPHER Ben Benschneider

This peaceful modern refuge designed by Silk Cavassa Marchetti Architects together with Colleen Knowles Interior Design is nestled on an island near Seattle, Washington.

PHOTOGRAPHER Ben Benschneider

Step inside this weekend retreat to be greeted by an expansive and dramatic great room of 40 by 27 feet, forming the heart of this home.

Its elaborate ceiling support structure of joists, rafters, and purlins is executed in clear Douglas-fir, forming an intriguing yet functional composition that recalls traditional Japanese detailing.

PHOTOGRAPHER Ben Benschneider

PHOTOGRAPHER Ben Benschneider

The ground floor is designed for informal living, entertaining, and welcoming guests. The great room opens to a covered terrace for a place to sit facing the beach while sheltered from the southern sun and misty rains.

PHOTOGRAPHER Ben Benschneider

Since sunlight is one of the most precious luxuries in the Northwest, we are always mindful to introduce an abundance of natural light into the daytime gathering areas of the house.

PHOTOGRAPHER Ben Benschneider

In designing the exterior, we were inspired by the honest and direct expressions of early Northwest agrarian domestic architecture. Richly stained shingles, ledge stone chimneys, and the 30-inch-tall stone base wrapping the entire structure all work together to form a coherent and timeless composition.

PHOTOGRAPHER Ben Benschneider

This peaceful modern refuge provides an amazing getaway home for the owners to enjoy with their family and friends.

What We Love

PHOTOGRAPHER Ben Benschneider

Large windows throughout this home help to celebrate the breathtaking views of the water.

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PHOTOGRAPHER Ben Benschneider