Vashon Island Residence
About the project:
Situated within 7.6 acres of heavily wooded land on a bluff overlooking Vashon Island's Quarter-Master Harbor, this new residence was designed to have minimal impact on its natural environment. The 3,000 square foot home is a retreat from the city for its owners --- a young, active family that enjoys flexibility.
Taking advantage of the sloping building site, the entry facade is purposefully understated to be visually minimized amongst the trees. As one enters, the modest entry gives way to poetic views of the harbor filtering through the trees. A massive concrete chimney pulls double-duty anchoring the living spaces both within and at the exterior of the home. The adjacent rooms are versatile and open. A series of operable accordion-like floor-to-ceiling windows provide access to the 1,200 square foot entertaining deck, which includes an "outdoor dining room." Other amenities include a flexible day-lit basement, custom soaking tub, and cabin-like bunkroom, all with expansive windows that open to allow nature to flow in to the house.
Awards:
Project featured in the Seattle Architecture Foundation's 12th Annual Model & Drawing Exhibit.
Learn more at www.seattlearchitecture.org