Deer Harbor Retreat / Prentiss + Balance + Wickline Architects
Nestled on the windswept western shore of Orcas Island, the Deer Harbor Retreat reimagines an aging compound of home, guest quarters, studio, and garage into a luminous island retreat. By carving a bold central incision through the existing structure, the design not only reshapes how residents enter their home but also forges stronger ties to the surrounding landscape of water, forest, and sky.