The owners of this lakefront home envisioned a place for creating art and connecting with family, friends and nature. In response, DA designed a boomerang-shaped plan that nestles into the hillside while framing views of Mt. Rainier and Lake Washington.
Large multi-panel sliding doors open the main living spaces to a sunny patio that spans the width of the house. Careful detailing helps blur the line between house and landscape and encourages an easy flow from inside to out.
A Family Room anchors one end of the home, while a multi-purpose Studio anchors the other. Moving between these two “magnetic poles” encourages interaction among family and friends. The bend in the floor plan orients key spaces toward Mt. Rainier and creates a sheltered place on the water side of the house.
DeForest Architects Team | John DeForest AIA, Ted Cameron, Michael Knowles, Freya Johnson, Julie Kim
Interior Design | Pulp Design Studios
Contractor | Toth Construction
Structural | Evergreen Design Company
Landscape | Allworth Design
Photography | John Granen
Squeezed between a narrow private lane and the lake, the main challenge was to create a sense of privacy and retreat while making the most of expansive views.
