Johnston Architects designed the Oak Tree Pavilion in Lacey, Washington, USA. Completed in 2019, this first facility for a 55+ housing community is inspired by nearby oak trees, offering residents a connection to nature with its warm, textural interiors and spacious, light-filled rooms.
The pavilion features a lounge area, fitness studio, and a gathering hall, all designed to promote social and physical wellness. Its design reflects traditional home concepts with contemporary, commercial-style interiors.
The Seattle-based interior designers at Studio AM took inspiration from the owners’ Oregon farm and ties to the music industry to fit out this apartment in the city’s Rainier Square Tower. Designed in 2023, the 4,150-square-foot Rainier Tower Residence combines three units, which are maximized for sweeping views of Seattle’s skyline and surrounding landscape. Distinctive elements like an acrylic piano and a 660-gallon saltwater aquarium help to unify the expansive spaces and create a luxurious urban retreat.
Cedar House, located in Clyde Hill, WA, is a stunning residential project designed by Graham Baba Architects in 2000. This house represents a seamless blend of mid-century aesthetics with contemporary updates. The design honors the home’s original cedar-clad features while modernizing key areas for today’s living standards. It exemplifies a refined Pacific Northwest style, making it a unique and inviting retreat.
Discover the transformation of The Dog’s Breakfast, a unique house in Redmond, WA, renovated by Paul Michael Davis Architects in 2023. From an odd structure, born of historical disarray and layered additions, this project marries modern design with the home’s rich narrative. The renovated space now thrives as an indoor-outdoor living hub, incorporating innovative elements like a vertical garden and a space for music, all while offering panoramic views of the Cascade Mountains.
Explore the serene Point White Residence by Eerkes Architects on Bainbridge Island, WA. This architectural gem, centered around tranquility and nature, seamlessly combines contemporary design with the lush outdoors. From the entrance marked by rhythmic concrete steps to expansive glass walls and wood ceilings blending indoors and out, discover a home where every space tells a story of harmony and sophisticated design.
Unveiling the Seattle Scandinavian: a private house masterfully designed by First Lamp Architects in 2020, located in Seattle, WA, United States. This unique residence marries the elegance of Scandinavian design with the distinct character of its Seattle neighborhood, reflecting the homeowners’ vision through key elements like a captivating screen wall and a contemporary fireplace.
Unveiling the Lake Tapps Residence, a private home in Pierce County, WA, designed by First Lamp Architects in 2023. This architectural masterpiece stands on a steep slope, harmoniously integrating with the natural landscape to offer breathtaking views of Lake Tapps and Mount Rainier, embodying a connection with nature through its material choice and innovative window designs.
Discover the Herron Island Cabin, designed by First Lamp Architects in 2016, nestled in the secluded beauty of Pierce County, WA. This private house serves as an architectural homage to solitude, drawing inspiration from its isolated setting in the embrace of Case Inlet. With a design narrative that celebrates detachment, the cabin offers a compelling retreat from daily life, inviting occupants to reconnect with nature’s rhythms through meticulously crafted spaces.
