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Island Retreats Accessible Only by Boat

Some homes are "retreats" in the most literal sense: distant from the mainland and isolated from the world. These buildings explore the architecture of serenity and self-sufficiency.

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One side of the building contains two simple bedrooms and a bathroom. The other, larger side houses the open-plan living area, kitchen, covered deck with fireplace, and additional bedroom. The deck-hallway that runs the length of the building is partially covered, but the decking boards and inset fiberglass door panels allow air and light to penetrate. The architects wanted to suggest that moving between the different living spaces involved a trip through nature, as it does in traditional camping.
One side of the building contains two simple bedrooms and a bathroom. The other, larger side houses the open-plan living area, kitchen, covered deck with fireplace, and additional bedroom. The deck-hallway that runs the length of the building is partially covered, but the decking boards and inset fiberglass door panels allow air and light to penetrate. The architects wanted to suggest that moving between the different living spaces involved a trip through nature, as it does in traditional camping.
On a 24-acre parcel on Henry Island, in Washington State’s Salish Sea, is the home of Grammy-winning producer Adam Kasper, one-third of what he describes as a “tight three-piece family,” including wife JJ and daughter Sofia. Designed by Peter Bohlin of Bohlin Cywinski Jackson, the 3,000-square-foot house “incorporates the natural world by allowing one to experience the temperature, sights, and smells of the island as you travel through the house,” Kasper says.
On a 24-acre parcel on Henry Island, in Washington State’s Salish Sea, is the home of Grammy-winning producer Adam Kasper, one-third of what he describes as a “tight three-piece family,” including wife JJ and daughter Sofia. Designed by Peter Bohlin of Bohlin Cywinski Jackson, the 3,000-square-foot house “incorporates the natural world by allowing one to experience the temperature, sights, and smells of the island as you travel through the house,” Kasper says.
The screen porch serves as an auxiliary dining area and extends past the house to capture views and cross breezes.
The screen porch serves as an auxiliary dining area and extends past the house to capture views and cross breezes.
The trellis—made of a solid steel base and aluminum rods—modulates the daylight streaming into the house. The height matches that of the apple trees out front. "The trellis and plinth bridge the gap between house and garden," says Mazor.
The trellis—made of a solid steel base and aluminum rods—modulates the daylight streaming into the house. The height matches that of the apple trees out front. "The trellis and plinth bridge the gap between house and garden," says Mazor.