Tucked into Seattle’s Wallingford neighborhood, Paper Cake Shop by Heliotrope Design brings the artistry of pastry into a carefully crafted interior. Created by chef Rachel Yang of Joule and Revel together with pastry chef Gabby Park, the…
Designed by Graham Baba Architects, Mutiny Bay Beach Cabin is a contemporary retreat that revives cherished childhood memories of island life. Located on a serene, low-bank waterfront site with sweeping views of the Salish Sea and the…
Perched beside a 1933 Seattle landmark, the Loyal Captain House by Heliotrope Architects adds a 500 ft² kitchen pavilion that honors its Norwegian roots while embracing contemporary clarity. Moreover, the design weaves new and old together, creating…
Blatto Boat redefines tiny-home living by transforming an existing hull into a fully integrated Floating On Water Residence (FOWR). Measuring a slender 12’×40’, this houseboat packs every feature of a conventional home into a compact, nautically engineered…
Architect Charles A. Marsh Jr. and builder Tom Paulsen crafted the Alden Mason House in 1958 as a Northwest Mid-Century Modern retreat. Nestled among trees beside a gentle creek near Lake Washington, this “treehouse” remains within Seattle’s…
Perched on a forested hillside above a shallow bay in the San Juan Islands, the Henry Island Guesthouse offers a compact, thoughtfully designed escape. By responding to the site’s rugged terrain, reusing materials from the main residence,…
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…
J.G. Whittier Apartments brings a fresh vision to Seattle’s Ballard neighborhood, marrying the rugged beauty of eastern Washington’s geology with thoughtful, community-focused design. Moreover, this four-story, 54-unit mixed‑use development features nature-inspired forms, high-quality materials, and an array…
Discovery Bay House by Dekleva Gregorič Architects sits lightly in the Pacific Northwest, where Douglas fir beams form a clear, orthogonal grid. From the moment you step inside, the warm wood structure greets you. Sunlight filters through diagonal…
