Pacific Northwest Homes

A thoughtful renovation by Andrea McLean Studio gives new life to a dilapidated house in White Rock, British Columbia.

As architect Hank Butitta and artist Nell Nordlie say goodbye to their 512-square-foot home, they hope its next owner will cherish its many charms.

Upon relocating to the Methow Valley, a family finds their compact cabin to be a little too cozy—so they roll up their sleeves and break ground.

Designed by Olson Kundig, this experimental residence is a testament to teamwork, sustainability, and a willingness to tinker with the unexpected.

SHED Architecture + Design preserves the character of a 1959 dwelling in Washington while streamlining the plan, enlarging the kitchen, and building out a kids’...

Created by D’Arcy Jones Architects and Ryan Goodman of Aryze Developments, Pearl Block provides a middle ground for six families in Victoria, British Columbia.

With its large covered porch and glazed walls, the Beaver Creek Cabin frames the forest like a picture.

Risa Boyer Architecture revitalizes a 1955 home with fresh interiors and a covered patio for lounging in every season, rain or shine.

With the addition of a work-from-home space—a turnkey prefab from Aux Box—a couple’s retreat is now a full-time residence.

Inspired by Japanese ryokans and American coastal communities of the ’70s, an architect’s tranquil retreat embraces the wild.

Lara White and Jason Stamp of Workaday Design infuse their 1922 house with plenty of personality.

The Patton New Century House treads lightly on the land while providing wide-open living spaces.

In the tiny community of Cape Meares, a DIY couple turn an unassuming shingled house into a maritime-inspired getaway.

Architect Michelle Linden’s residence goes from dreary to cheery.

Robert Hutchison Architecture transforms a 1950s dwelling into a functional family home that respects the Pacific Northwest landscape.

Although it’s “veiled” from the street, the light-filled hideaway amplifies its connection to the outdoors.

John and Denise Schack of Revolve Development prioritize permeability in their Seattle residence with ample al fresco spaces.

For a family based in Hong Kong, Hacker remodels a beloved summer getaway to inspire a slower way of life.

Portland architect Solomon Berg replaces a grow house with a streamlined home for his sister’s family of six.

Vandeventer + Carlander used an inverted floor plan to fit in multiple outdoor spaces and a bedroom overlooking the water’s edge.

In The Lookout, Hybrid Architecture inverts the floor plan of a typical home to best take advantage of a sloped site.

The colorful steel-clad cabin evokes the owner’s happy memories of holidays spent in a converted railroad boxcar.

Rafael Santa Ana unites the disjointed floors of his Vancouver residence, adding vaulted ceilings and a commanding, double-height bookshelf.

Between infinite outdoor happenings and quaint urban charms, Oregon and Washington are just the places to hightail it to for a chilled-out holiday.

Elevated above the Hood Canal shoreline, Aldo Beach House expands to make room for visiting family.

Architect Frank Shell only designed a handful of homes—and they’re all keepers. Here’s a rare opportunity to snap one up.

With wall-to-wall wood and panoramic views, this modish midcentury sets the tone for relaxation just minutes from downtown Portland.

eMZed Architecture construct a sustainable, durable, high-performance residence and office in Portland, Oregon, for $950,000—an impressive feat given the challenges.

A rare 1920s dwelling gets a contemporary face-lift along with a clever cabana-like addition.

Architect James Cutler designs a refined cabin that honors this remote stretch of rugged landscape.