See this brilliant Scandinavian-inspired addition to a historic Seattle home

PHOTOGRAPHER Kevin Scott

Heliotrope Architects was commissioned to renovate this historic landmark-designated home that was constructed in 1993 in Seattle, Washington.

PHOTOGRAPHER Kevin Scott

The scope of this project includes a new 500-square-foot addition and landscape update. Dubbed “Loyal Captain,” this home was constructed by ship captain Ole E. Nelson as a replica of his childhood residence in Bergen, Norway.

The new design melds with the original house’s contemporary post-and-beam structure, enabling both to preserve their distinct identities in relation to each other and the surrounding terrain.

PHOTOGRAPHER Kevin Scott

PHOTOGRAPHER Kevin Scott

Interior finishes feature polished concrete flooring, stained knotty-oak cabinetry, and Quartzite countertops, with Gaggenau appliances seamlessly integrated into the cabinetry.

PHOTOGRAPHER Kevin Scott

This historic home, built in 1993 with cedar shingles and Douglas fir paneling, includes a kitchen addition.

PHOTOGRAPHER Kevin Scott

The furniture in the breakfast nook was custom made by New York-based designer Bowen Liu. Suspended above the dining table is a Knotty Bubbles pendant light by Lindsey Adelman.

PHOTOGRAPHER Kevin Scott

The addition also features a covered patio with a wood-fired grill surrounded by brick. The brick extends to the street-facing side of the addition, creating a privacy wall.

PHOTOGRAPHER Kevin Scott

The extension connects to the main house via a glass-enclosed corridor. The original kitchen of the home has turned into a butler’s pantry.

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PHOTOGRAPHER Kevin Scott