The Buoy Bay A-Frame by Joe Herrin not only serves as a testament to thoughtful architectural restoration but also stands as a sanctuary for family life and communal gathering, beautifully intertwined with the natural charm of the San Juan Islands.
Situated on a busy neighborhood street, Fauntleroy Residence is all about the experience of entering into another world. Concrete and cedar perimeter walls, a water feature, and a heritage tree combine to create a sense of sanctuary from the outside world.
The program called for a three-bedroom retreat house of modest scale and budget for a family of four, including two young children. We were able accommodate the program within the limited footprint by utilizing a generous allowable building heigh
Heliotrope reveals Buck Mountain Cabin, Orcas Island, Washington…a cabin designed to reach out into the tree canopy and embrace expansive views
Tucked into a small city lot along the water’s edge, the Portage Bay house was designed to live like a studio loft for a bachelor who values privacy, a central location to reside in the city, and a convenient spot to park the float plane.
This 3,000-square-foot retreat residence is located on a 26-acre site composed of a mature Douglas fir and Pacific madrone forest, with occasional rocky clearings and several small ponds.
Located on an eastern sloping parcel above Lake Washington, our primary design directive was to capture abundant lake and mountain views – taking into consideration possible future down-slope home construction with potential to impede the view.
Outward Bound, a recently renovated waterfront retreat located on Orcas Island in Washington State designed by the Seattle-based firm Heliotrope Architects. In updating the interior and exterior, the design firm opened up the home to scenic water and mountain views beyond which had been previously closed off.
