Glen Lake Tower is a sustainable retreat completed in 2011 by Balance Associates Architects, located high on a wooded hilltop above a lake in Michigan. The 1,400-square-foot house is the result of an inspiring collaboration between architects, clients with a passion for architecture as well as their site, and a skilled local contractor. Directed to […]
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Capitol Hill Residence integrating sustainable design
With a compact form and several integrated sustainable systems, the Capitol Hill Residence in Seattle, Washington achieves the client’s goals to maximize the site’s views and resources while responding to its micro climate. The residence has been designed by Balance Associates Architects, located on a ridge with a 180 degree view of the surrounding lakes […]
Gorgeous compact mountain cabin nestled in the Methow Valley
The Foster Loop Residence is a compact mountain cabin located in Mazama, a small village nestled in the Methow Valley of the Methow River in the eastern part of Washington State. Encompassing 1,653 square feet of living space, this two-story cabin was completed in 2007 by Balance Associates Architects. The site was previously enjoyed for […]
Peacefully located modern retreat: Party Shack
Party Shack House is one of two houses set side by side in a park like setting in a suburban neighborhood of Seattle, Washington. Designed by architecture firm Balance Associates Architects, the houses are arranged to take advantage of an extensive garden that will be developed and of the salmon stream that runs through the […]










