The program was simple: a secluded small home for a couple who sought a place to prepare and enjoy meals, to read by the fire, to write and paint, to lodge guests, and to sleep among the trees.
The sustainability of Gear Loft is its compact footprint and low energy usage. It lives large but consumes little. Materials are unsophisticated and accessible: concrete, plywood, glulam, and steel.
Despite falling outside of the traditionally accepted definition of mid-century modern, the Cedar house captures the ideals associated with it while translating them into a particular expression of Pacific Northwest regionalism
As Four Brothers developed the material scheme for the spaces they wanted a calming, welcoming but bright space through an even neutral color palette combined with high textural materials
Located in Seattle’s Central Area neighborhood, this home is an L shaped plan that creates a courtyard accessible from both the living area and the bedroom.
Architectural simplicity inspired this 3,000 square-foot home located in the beautiful Issaquah Highlands.
Working with vernacular forms on either side of the living room, the building recalls the simple architectural character of the area while affording a living room that is little more than an extension of the gardens on either side.
Situated in a 1950s-era, single-story building on Main Street in downtown Edmonds, Leftcraft is casual and approachable, yet distinct from local restaurant and bar establishments.
Built in 1914, the Smith Tower was the tallest structure west of the Mississippi upon its completion. No expense was spared in the construction of this ambitious 462-foot-tall building, with interiors finished in rich materials and ornate detailing.
