An alfresco shower encourages guests to linger outdoors.
The home's abundance of glass creates a peaceful dialogue between the indoors and outdoors.
An open-plan staircase leads to a hushed sleeping area above.
Giant oak trees dominate, and offer coveted shade, in the courtyard.
Exposed structural members reach outwards and are painted a silver hue.
The Master Bath, a component of the expansion completed by Escher GuneWardena, includes a double vanity, black slate flooring, a walk-in shower, and expansive views of the pool and gardens beyond.
Mario Bellini dining chairs surround the 1980's Dining table which was custom designed for the owner's previous residence.
SHED added oversized sliding glass doors which allow for indoor/outdoor living during the warmer months, while new wood cabinetry establishes a clean, minimalist aesthetic, and an oversized, marble-topped island with a table extension provides room to cook, eat, and entertain. Oversized sliding doors open to the expansive deck, while skylights fill the space with natural light—a necessity with Seattle's gray winter skies.
The master bath features round penny tiles and concrete tile floors.
The pool house patio, featuring Harbour Outdoor sun loungers.
To ensure continuity, the middle portion of the terrace—including integrated heaters, a ceiling fan, and a fire pit—is covered with a minimal slope roof that Wade Design Architects cleverly hid above a continuous line of structural beams.
The bi-level car barn, a spare, timber-clad structure with an A-frame roof, nods to traditional farmhouses, but is “sleek and contemporary in spirit,” says Geremia. Inspired by an old photo of a porcelain farmhouse sink, it features polished concrete floors.
A steel bridge connects the upper level master suite (to the left) with the existing bedrooms to the right.
The kitchen is partially enclosed by a thick wall containing a bathroom. The dining and living spaces are completely open to each other.
The upper floor is wrapped in glass, with the exception of the solid wood front door and the cantilevering roof.
FRITTED GLASS AT NIGHT
Modern green cabinetry contrasts brightly with the home’s historic shell. Custom triangular brass pulls designed by the architects echoe the brass accents on the nearby threshold between the living and dining rooms. The island top is Marmoleum, while the counter along the wall is stainless steel, which syncs with the Bertazzoni range.
The adjoining garage also doubles as a recreational room, with a vintage roadster and nearby pool table lending some fun.
The 5,200-square-foot retreat is designed to look like a cluster of old barns upon first glance.
A double-height graffiti wall is bathed in natural light.
A dead tree on the lot was milled to construct the dining table, further connecting the newly designed home to its historic community.
The kitchen extends out to the deck.
Energetic artwork replaces the typical entertainment unit found in most living rooms.
Large sliding glass doors open onto a backyard retreat complete with a fire pit and swimming pool.
Built with a low profile to match the regional farm vernacular, the Red Hill Farm House stands out from its more rudimentary neighbors with an angular roofline that mimics mountainous terrain.
The young and busy family (the couple have twin teenage girls and a toddler) also runs their equine business from the property’s stables.
The spa-like Japanese bath has a strong connection with the outdoors.
A custom built-in sofa upholstered in whiskey-colored velvet from Fabricut now makes for the perfect reading spot. The swing arm sconces are from Photonic Studio.
The marble continues into the shower, while a freestanding tub is set up to take in the view.
For the landscape and redesigned pool area, Terremoto kept “their movies simple and elemental,” matching the subtractive approach taken in the house. The firm collaborated with Farnham on the design of the long-span pergola, which is cleverly engineered to only need four support posts.
The studio is set upon a floating concrete slab. The wood-wrapped facade provides passive cooling through cross ventilation.
A TROAG suspension lamp by FOSCARINI lights the dining room.
The children's rooms on the upper floor are accessible via a catwalk.
Family and friends can gather around a large U-shaped island in the kitchen.
Exposed beams run from the inside to the outside, directing views towards the lake.
The pool is accessed by crossing the Paleolithic mosaic that adorns the walls of the shower.
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