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The kitchen ceiling is lower than in the rest of the living area, lending the space a cozy, intimate feel. The countertop is Crema Pisa by Purastone and the stools are by Taller A Prima.

Philippe has an impressive collection of books, but prior to the renovation they were scattered all over. The integrated shelves lining the staircase consolidate his books and create a hybrid stair-storage-shelving system.

On sunny days, new skylights and clear sightlines flood the second floor with light. At night, a striped green pendant light by Marset illuminates the compact space.

Philippe often hosts family and friends, whether for a weekend or a glass of champagne. The second floor has a guest bedroom, while downstairs a sleeper sofa from Bo Concept and various seating areas make space for all.

The garage is clad with Arbor Wood, a thermally modified hardwood (ash) that makes the material more durable and resilient, using a chemical-free heat and steaming process.

A steel staircase connects the living room to the new second story while acting as a functional sculpture in the space. Cameron repurposed the timber paneling from another building site.

The pilot home on Whidbey Island demonstrates the system’s potential: a 600-square-foot interior paired with nearly equal covered outdoor space, set lightly on a pin foundation that protects tree roots and cuts carbon by 77 percent. "Puzzle Prefab can be modified according to each site,

The landscape blends into the rugged terrain.

Julie had the front door custom-made of wood and set on a pivot, so that it would be a textural focal point on either side of its opening.

"The home is about 1,500 square feet, but I knew I wanted to devote a lot of that to a large kitchen and living space,

To mimic the kitchen, Julie installed wardrobes in the bedrooms with the same built-in circular knobs.

"It's always enjoyable to partner with other designers and design-centric thinkers,

The home has two bedrooms and two bathrooms, and each space complements one another.

The bathroom's green tiles are one of the few pops of color in the home.

The hallway is full of art and knickknacks that Julie's daughter made.

The combined kitchen and dining room, featuring two pieces of family-heirloom furniture, feel spacious thanks to a vaulted ceiling; it and the walls are clad in Douglas fir.

Nestled into the woods near Lake Union, the glassy residence was featured as the home of the month by the “Seattle Times” in 1961.