Aldo Beach House / Wittman Estes
Aldo Beach House transforms a 1940s beach house into a new multi-generational home—doubling the livable area while lightly touching the delicate ecology of the waterfront.
Washington
Graham Baba Architects Transforms a 1917 Building into a Contemporary Art Studio for World-Renowned Glass Artist Lino Tagliapietra
Located in Belltown, a downtown Seattle neighborhood, this studio is dedicated to the display of Lino Tagliapietra’s glass art. Tagliapietra’s work explores the limits of glass—its form, texture, and color.
Yo-Ju Courtyard House: Compact Footprint, Expansive Experience
Through a series of thresholds from opaque to transparent, Yo-Ju Courtyard House, which means “secluded living” in Mandarin Chinese, embraces the future of suburban density by establishing a private experience despite being adjacent to a busy arterial…
Western Studio, a Compact Multifunctional Space for Living and Working
The transformation of this existing commercial unit located in Seattle’s Belltown neighborhood into a live/workspace started with the designation of the two primary functions: photography studio and sleeping quarters, in other words, “snaps and naps.”
Platinum Residence / Coates Design Architects
Perched high on a bluff, this magnificent home enjoys unique views of the Puget Sound, Mount Rainier, and Mount Baker. It is also the first LEED Platinum-certified residence in Washington State outside of Seattle.
Mid-Century Sanctuary, a Serene and Meditative Remodel/Addition to a 1950s Rambler in Seattle
Remodeling this 50’s rambler entailed refreshing the main floor, plus an addition of a second story Master Suite; all designed in a minimalist aesthetic to heighten the lush, retreat-like experience of the site.
Neighborly Courtyard House / CTA Design Builders
Having lived in this modest mid-century rambler for a few years, the owners had developed a deep love for their very friendly neighborhood – a 60s development of similar one-story brick-faced homes close-in to the city.
Refreshing a Condominium Unit with a Modern Aesthetic and an Eye for Detail
Located above Pike Place Market in downtown Seattle, with a stunning view overlooking Elliot Bay, this condo had a great location and a great view, but the interior was wall-to-wall beige, from carpets to cabinets and everything…
Kirkland Mid Century Modern by CTA Design Builders
This vintage rambler sits in a 1960’s builder’s subdivision, and had not been touched. Guiding the design were classic modernist principals espoused by Mid-Century greats like Richard Neutra and Joseph Eichler.