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October 15, 2024
Texas Modern House, Pacific Northwest
Architect: smpl Design Studio

photo : Taras Ivantskii
Texas Modern House, Washington State
smpl Design Studio’s first foray into the Pacific Northwest is characterized by numerous horizontal lines and dramatic roof overhangs. This project reflects their clients’ past, present, and future experiences, combined with the highly desirable location.

October 8, 2024
Griffin Bay House, San Juan Island, WA
Architect: Prentiss + Balance + Wickline

photo : Taj Howe Photography
Griffin Bay House, Washington State
This Washington State property near Friday Harbor on San Juan Island, is a beautiful example of how thoughtful design can enhance the connection between a home and its natural surroundings. The owner approached PBW with a vision to strengthen this relationship while reconfiguring the interior spaces to better suit their lifestyle.

October 7, 2024
Wake Robin House, WA
Architect: Prentiss + Balance + Wickline

photo : Andrew Pogue Photography
Wake Robin House, Washington State
This residence is deeply informed by its surroundings, taking full advantage of an open meadow encircled by mature evergreen trees. The home is carefully positioned at the northern edge of the meadow, allowing for abundant southern light to flood the pavilion-style main living space, creating a warm, inviting environment.

October 4, 2024
San Juan Islands Boathouse, WA
Architect: Prentiss + Balance + Wickline

photo : Andrew Pogue Photography
San Juan Islands Boathouse, Washington State
Located in the San Juan Islands, the Boathouse stands foremost as a threshold between water and land, an idea it embraces literally by providing upland access to those arriving by boat or seaplane, and figuratively through its location and form. It straddles the elements, providing an entryway as well as a dramatic spot for a morning cup of coffee or a crab boil with the extended family.

September 26, 2024
Orcas House, San Juan Islands, WA
Architect: Allied8

photo : Rafael Soldi
Orcas House, San Juan Islands, Washington State
This new Washington State property is a modern linear home, cantilevered off a cliff exposed to stunning views to the north and south. The aging Kebony on the exterior blends in with the bark of the trees onsite, and the bright interior is open, monochromatic and modern.

September 21, 2024
Matt’s Place ALS Home, Spokane, WA
Architect: The Miller Hull Partnership

photo : Patrick Martinez/courtesy Miller Hull
Matt’s Place ALS Home
The Miller Hull Partnership has partnered with Matt’s Place Foundation to create a home designed specifically for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) patients. This prefabricated, modular, mass timber prototype addresses the unique challenges of ALS patients and their families.

August 27, 2024
Whidbey Uparati House, Whidbey Island
Architect: Wittman Estes

photo : Wittman Estes
Whidbey Uparati House
Floating above a meadow, Whidbey Uparati seeks to minimize visual and physical impact on the natural landscape by blending into the site rather than asserting itself upon it. Upon approach, the meadow vegetation and flowering trees surround a winding path up a steady slope to the house.

August 24, 2024
Yarrow Point House, Yarrow Point
Architect: Prentiss + Balance + Wickline Architects

photo : Reagen Taylor
Yarrow Point House
Nestled in the heart of Yarrow Point, Washington, lies a stunning architectural marvel that redefines the concept of modern living. The Yarrow Point House, designed by renowned architects Prentiss + Balance + Wickline Architects, is a testament to innovative design and precise engineering.

August 22, 2024
Tinyleaf Cabin, Mazama
Architect: GO’C

photo : Ben Lindbloom
Tinyleaf Cabin
A small outpost is bermed into a steep slope site with mountain bike and cross-country ski access for an outdoor enthusiast. Located in Mazama, WA, the site for this small cabin lies in the heart of the Methow Valley.

August 23, 2024
Bramblewood House, Puget Sound
Architect: Prentiss + Balance + Wickline Architects

photo : Taj Howe Photography
Bramblewood House
To arrive at the Bramblewood House, a gravel road first takes you through a densely wooded forest of old growth fir and cedar; the topography of the site is variegated and steeply sloped, with areas of visible bedrock among clearings in the trees.

July 19, 2024
Snow Peak Long Beach Campfield, Long Beach, Pacific County
Architecture: EFA Architect

photo : Arthur Hitchcock
Snow Peak Long Beach Campfield
EFA Architect, located in Long Beach, Washington, is proud to announce the completion of the highly anticipated Snow Peak Long Beach Campfield. The locally based, family-owned firm was tasked with facilitating and overseeing all efforts surrounding Snow Peak Long Beach Campfield starting in 2020, from wetland mitigation, program development and architectural design to construction execution, with the property’s grand opening in June 2024.

July 18, 2024
Union Bay Residence, Seattle
Architecture: Silk Cavassa Marchetti
Union Bay Residence

July 9, 2024
Wildflower Home, Methow Valley
Architect: Prentiss + Balance + Wickline Architects

photo : Andrew Pogue Photography
Wildflower Home
As construction begins on a pristine site, it can be painful to watch the earthwork. Carpets of native grasses and flowers are ripped up and certain trees inevitably must be removed to make way for a new house. In the case of Wildflower House, in Washington’s Methow Valley, the site’s unspoiled meadows and forest demanded a careful approach.

May 31, 2024
Buoy Bay A – Frame, Orcas Island
Design: Heliotrope Architects

photo : Sean Airhart
Buoy Bay A – Frame, Orcas Island
Boat trips to the San Juan Islands were the highlight of Heliotrope principal Joe Herrin’s summers as a child. Through these trips he developed a love of boating and a deep connection to the San Juans-one that eventually led he and his wife Belinda to purchase a modest beach cabin on Orcas Island, months after the birth of their first daughter.

May 17, 2024
Chewuch River Cabin, Winthrop
Architect: Prentiss + Balance + Wickline Architects

photo © Eirik Johnson
Chewuch River Cabin
Perched atop a steep river bank, the Chewuch Cabin offers equal amounts of shelter from and exposure to north-central Washington’s rugged beauty. A high, linear roof gestures emphatically toward the river and foothills beyond, forming a primary axis. A low, rectilinear form intersects, creating a distinctive cruciform plan that informs all design moves in this small, superbly crafted home.

May 26, 2024
Wallingford House, Seattle
Architecture: Prentiss + Balance + Wickline Architects
Wallingford House

April 29, 2024
The Rambler, Kitsap Peninsula
Architecture: GO’C
The Rambler House

March 19, 2024
Bainbridge House, Seattle
Architecture: FINNE Architects
Bainbridge House Seattle

March 4, 2024
Outward Bound on Orcas Island, Orcas Island
Design: Heliotrope Architects

photo : Sean Airhart
Outward Bound on Orcas Island
Heliotrope was engaged to re-imagine an existing home situated on a remote Orcas Island property with unique, panoramic views. The owners were not in need of more space, rather they desired an improved experience.

February 12, 2024
The Buxton Center for Bainbridge Performing Arts, 200 Madison Avenie, North Bainbridge Island, WA 98110, USA
Architecture: LMN Architects

photo : Lara Swimmer
The Buxton Center for Bainbridge Performing Arts, WA
LMN Architects celebrates the completion of The Buxton Center for Bainbridge Performing Arts on Bainbridge Island, Washington. The project marks a new era for performers and the arts community in the Pacific Northwest.

January 14, 2024
Rookery House, Port Townsend
Design: StudioSTL
Rookery House, Washington State property

January 5, 2024
Courtyard House
Architecture: DeForest Architects PLLC
Courtyard House

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August 19, 2023
West Bar, by the Columbia River
Design: ONOMA ARCHITECTURE with Delta Architects

rendering : Notion workshop
West Bar, Eastern Washington State
Perched above the landscape along the Columbia River, the owner of this 9-lot development community was searching for a design approach that would attract outdoor-adventure seekers, while delivering unparalleled comfort and luxury for their custom residential portfolio.

8 August 2023
Bothell Fire Stations 42 and 45, Bothell, WA
Architects: The Miller Hull Partnership

photo : Ben Benschneider Photography
Bothell Fire Stations 42 and 45 in Washington
Located in Bothell, WA, replacement Fire Stations 42 and 45 were completed through a progressive design-build collaboration between The Miller Hull Partnership, BNBuilders, OAC Services, Inc., and the City of Bothell.

July 25, 2023
6Acres, Redmond
Design: Kor Architects

rendering : 3DQ
6Acres Residence, Redmond
6Acres embodies contemporary Northwest architecture through its reverence for its surroundings, embrace of naturally elegant materials, and clean structural expression. Situated on an extraordinary estate with several existing traditional-style buildings, including an adjoining pool house, the 18,194-sqft home was designed to extend the contact between living space and landscape through transparency and erosion of mass.

April 10, 2023
The Buxton Center for Bainbridge Performing Arts Building, 200 Madison Avenue North, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110, USA
Design: LMN Architects

photo : Adam Hunter/LMN Architects
The Buxton Center for Bainbridge Performing Arts
LMN Architects is pleased to celebrate the design and construction progress of The Buxton Center for Bainbridge Performing Arts in Washington. A beloved community theater in Bainbridge Island, the Buxton Center expansion and renovation inaugurates a new era for performers and the arts community on the island.

Apr 4, 2023
Swift Cabin, Cougar
Architects: Ment Architecture LLC

photo : Adam Lawler
Swift Cabin, Cougar
The linear Swift Cabin stretches out along the length of a site that overlooks a reservoir in southwest Washington. A shed roof allows for a vast array of solar panels for this off-grid cabin, which power the main cabin, a custom-designed sauna building, and a garage for the family boat.

Dec 21, 2022
The Society Hotel, Bingen
Architecture: Waechter Architecture

photo : Lara Swimmer
The Society Hotel, Bingen
The Society Hotel Bingen in Bingen, Washington confronts conflicting contextual drivers, responding with a singular and iconic organization. Located in the Columbia River Gorge – a National Scenic Area – the project’s site is near the waterfront yet separated from it by a series of industrial facilities.

Sep 6, 2022
Cougar Baseball, Pullman
Architects: SRG Partnership, Inc.

photos : Dan Cronin, Lincoln Barbour Studio
Cougar Baseball Complex, Washington State University
The reimagined home of Cougar Baseball includes a state-of-the-art team facility offering a wide range of amenities aimed at enhancing student-athlete development and wellbeing. Integrating the coach’s vision and unique team culture, this new facility empowers Washington State University to consistently recruit top Division I athletes, showcase and build upon WSU’s rich baseball history, and propel the program to new heights.

Mar 3, 2022
Woodinville Whiskey, Quincy, Washington
Design: Graham Baba Architects

photo © Kristian Alveo
Woodinville Whiskey, Quincy, Washington
To meet increasing demand for its products, Woodinville Whiskey needed a larger distillery facility to process and age its whiskey. A 10-acre site set amidst the fields of grain used to produce the company’s whiskey in Quincy, Washington was selected for a multi-phase expansion that consolidates operations as well as provides space for continued development.

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Nov 2, 2021
Lakeview Office Building, 5501 Lakeview Drive, Kirkland
Design: LMN Architects

photo © Adam Hunter/LMN Architects
Lakeview Office Building in Kirkland Building
The 46,000 sqft building is the first large-scale mass timber office development East Of Greater Seattle. LMN Architects celebrates the completion of the Lakeview Office Building in Kirkland, Washington. Situated on a triangular, prominent site at the gateway to Kirkland, the building celebrates the use of wood and construction innovation.

Oct 26, 2021
New Interdisciplinary Science Center In Washington, Cheney, WA
Design: LMN Architects

photo : Adam Hunter/LMN Architects
Eastern Washington University Interdisciplinary Science Center
Located at the center of the academic complex and the campus, the new building is characterized by porous, transparent, and vibrant social spaces supporting a variety of teaching laboratories that put science on display. The building completes the western edge of Arevalo Student Mall, and to the south, it accommodates and amplifies a primary pedestrian corridor.

Oct 15, 2021
Fruit & Produce Co Headquarters
Fruit & Produce Co Headquarters in Washington

Oct 6, 2021
Sound Transit U District Station, Seattle, WA
Design: LMN Architects

photo : Adam Hunter / LMN Architects
Sound Transit U District Station Seattle
The station joins a network of vibrant stations with public art and sustainable design that connect to a diversity of neighborhoods in the seattle metropolitan area. The light rail system is the first major railway system in the united states to run on 100% carbon-neutral electricity.

Jul 17, 2021
Lone Madrone, Orcas Island, Washington
Design: Heliotrope Architects

photograph : Sean Airhart
Lone Madrone House Orcas Island WA
Lone Madrone is located on a rocky, wind-swept south facing shoreline; this retreat home nestles into the landscape to harmonize with its surroundings and minimize exposure to weather. The home is a vacation retreat for a family of four, who desired a low-impact home with strong connections to land and sea.

Jul 12, 2021
Collector’s Retreat, Orcas Island
Design: Heliotrope Architects

photograph : Sean Airhart
Collector’s Retreat Orcas Island WA
Heliotrope Architects’ clients for Collector’s Retreat own and operate a Los Angeles area retail gallery featuring a curated collection of west-coast artists. They desired a retreat with the feel of a contemporary art gallery, with plenty of wall space to display a rotation of their collection while also capturing expansive views offered by the site.

Apr 30, 2021
Kirkland Mid Century Modern, Kirkland
Design: CTA Design Builders

photograph : Michael Cole
Kirkland Mid Century Modern
The Kirkland Mid Century Modern is a vintage rambler sits in a 1960’s builder’s subdivision, and had not been touched. Over the years, nearby homes had been torn down and replaced with big box houses, but our owners are mid-century aficionados and wanted to upgrade the mid-century elements to really ramp up the modernism in this modest house!