Vandervort Architects, along with Needham Construction, have designed this timeless waterfront retreat on Crane Island in the San Juan Islands of Washington State. Crane is not served by ferry, and although there is a ring road circling the island, most visitors arrive by boat. The site is a spectacular rocky, wooded peninsula jutting into Deer […]
This idyllic modern woodland retreat, designed by JLGdesign along with Tammara Stroud Design, is nestled on Bainbridge Island, Washington, a scenic island in Puget Sound. The owners recently became empty nesters and decided a lifestyle change was in order. They wished to downsize and simplify their lives while building their dream house surrounded by a […]
The Atlanta-based project team, D. Stanley Dixon Architect and Beth Webb Interiors, collaborated on this dream house situated on Kiawah Island, South Carolina. This residence was designed for a couple as a legacy for their children, grandchildren, and future generations. The project team’s goal was to create a timeless house reminiscent of an old manor […]
Hoedemaker Pfeiffer has custom-crafted this beautiful waterfront shelter nestled along Useless Bay, located near the southern end of Whidbey Island, Washington. Useless Bay was so named because of frequent inclement weather. The community is situated on a 100-year-old manmade spit, creating a separation between the open waters of Puget Sound and a freshwater wetland for […]
Puzzle Prefab is a prototype of modern architecture and sustainable living, designed by Wittman Estes in partnership with Sparrow Woodworks on Whidbey Island, Washington. It is energy-efficient and utilizes various sustainable materials, innovative systems, and building practices to reduce its environmental footprint. Defined by flexibility, Puzzle Prefab took on the challenge of building dwellings that […]
The Treehouse Family Retreat, nestled on Kiawah Island, South Carolina, was designed by architectural studio Thomas & Denzinger as a generational family vacation home for an Indiana-based couple. The property presented significant challenges—ancient live oaks with majestic beauty resided there first and were protected—although it has breathtaking panoramas of the marsh and The Ocean Course. […]
Hoedemaker Pfeiffer designed a Bainbridge Island, Washington home whose exterior facade is inspired by the timeless architecture of the English Cotswolds, featuring steel windows and ashlar stone, while reflecting the natural palette and sensibility of the Pacific Northwest. Strict shoreline regulations and site constraints necessitated that the architects work mainly within the original footprint. The […]
This peaceful modern refuge designed by Silk Cavassa Marchetti Architects together with Colleen Knowles Interior Design is nestled on an island near Seattle, Washington. Step inside this weekend retreat to be greeted by an expansive and dramatic great room of 40 by 27 feet, forming the heart of this home. Its elaborate ceiling support structure […]
Seattle-based architecture studio Hoedemaker Pfeiffer has beautifully reimagined this 5,500-square-foot retreat, set on a tranquil 25-acre property in the San Juan Islands, off the northern coast of Washington state. Designed as an island retreat, the home embraces a comfortable and casual living environment, harmonizing perfectly with its natural surroundings. The task was no small feat: […]
Whitten Architects completely refreshed this dilapidated cottage and created an energy-efficient collection of buildings for living, gathering, and connecting with the small island community in Casco Bay, Maine. This home is nestled on a peninsula along Casco Bay in the town of Harpswell, a picturesque fishing town made up of small islands renowned for its […]
