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…
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…
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…
Perched high above a sunlit meadow, Whidbey Uparati embodies the art of blending into its natural surroundings instead of imposing upon them. This contemporary family retreat is designed as a sanctuary for meditation, bonding, and the pursuit…
Whidbey Puzzle Prefab demonstrates how smart design can minimize environmental impact while fostering health, flexibility, and a deep connection to nature. This innovative prototype packs 600 square feet of thoughtfully arranged interior living space alongside 557 square…
The In‑Kind House by GO’C transforms a modest 1950s foundation into a bright, nature‑connected retreat without increasing its footprint. Rather than adding square footage, the design delivers “just enough” space to meet the client’s needs—no more, no…
Icicle Creek Cabin by CAST Architecture is a high-mountain, off-grid retreat located on a private inholding in the Wenatchee National Forest. Built to thrive in heavy snowfall and extreme temperature swings, the cabin sits on an unwooded…
