September 29, 2025 +
Cattail Residence
Located on Turtle Lake in Michigan, the Cattail Residence boasts a sharp modern profile that stands out from the soft natural environment. Upon approach, the structure appears to be a modest single-story—but, built into the hillside is a west-facing walkout basement overlooking… Read More
September 29, 2025 +
Smokedrift Residence
Cut into a gently sloping hillside, this sprawling, two-story, residence features floor-to-ceiling windows in all three wings, providing its residents full enjoyment of the natural surroundings. Intentionally situated porches off the great room and the private wing provide additional spaces for outdoor… Read More
June 12, 2025 +
Earthline House
Tucked into the slopes near Crystal Mountain Resort, this residence is a three-story, 4,000 SF family retreat designed for those who want to ski straight from their doorstep. The home is partially earth-sheltered, embedded into the hillside with a daylit basement and… Read More
February 1, 2024 +
Lakeside Landing
Perched on the steep shores of Lake Sammamish, this three-story residence captures expansive waterfront views through its open rear façade, which also presented unique structural challenges. To ensure the home’s stability, we used wood shear walls, providing the necessary lateral restraint. The… Read More
January 12, 2024 +
Lake Park Residence
Nestled in a beautiful, heavily wooded Pacific Northwest site, this comprehensive remodel of a charming two-story home includes the addition of a new stand-alone garage and a concrete exterior stairway, as well as the conversion of the existing garage into office space…. Read More
September 16, 2023 +
Decatur Island Residence
Nestled within the tranquil San Juan Islands, this single-story home is designed to blend seamlessly with its forested, sloping site. The house will step naturally with the slope, creating a series of interconnected volumes that appear to hover above the ground, giving… Read More
June 8, 2023 +
Post-Coal Residence
While at first glance one might assume that the simple exterior design of this home signals an equally simple approach, the reality of this structure is anything but. Our partners at TRACE designed this home with an eye towards the ultra-low energy… Read More
January 11, 2023 +
Palm Residence
Just up the street from the famous Muscle Beach in Venice, California this home’s structural system is proud to flex its muscles. Composed of wood, concrete, and steel elements, the structural elements of the home are expressed and celebrated in many locations… Read More
January 9, 2023 +
Beargrass Residence
Nestled at the edge of the tree line on the slopes of Crystal Mountain, this luxury single-family home exudes modern refinement and elegant simplicity. The unique conditions of this ski-in/ski-out site, including significant snow loads and a steep, rocky hillside, informed many… Read More
August 1, 2022 +
West Seattle Zen
Re-framing of the existing roof over the main living area of this West Seattle residence facilitated a new vaulted ceiling that created a light, open floor plan that integrates the kitchen with the dining and living spaces, maximizes sightlines, and reinvigorates the… Read More
