Perched just above the edge of the Narrows, the house is an ideal place to live surrounded by the wild beauty of Ketchikan.

“A building can have far greater impact than the space it stands in.”—William Carpenter, architect and resident

New zoning allowed for a zero-lot-line structure, but required a public storefront, which Carpenter uses as an art gallery.

Lightroom 1.0, a photography studio, is a freestanding structure on the property. “Together, they represent an autobiography of my career,” Carpenter says.

Opposite the fireplace, clerestory windows wrap around the living area.

The sunlit family room features sliding glass doors that provide direct access to the surrounding patio and backyard.

Outside, the rear yard provides multiple spaces for lounging and entertaining.

The modernized kitchen works within the original post-and-beam construction and retains redwood cladding around the island in order to match the rest of the home. The space also features blue limestone countertops and slate tile flooring.

The structure illuminated at nighttime.

A hallway extending from the kitchen leads to the main structure's three bedrooms and three bathrooms. Clerestory windows illuminate the space from above.

Hidden in yet another corner of the lot is an inviting pool and spa.

Inside, the home offers many original features—from a cinder block fireplace to Douglas fir ceilings and redwood-clad walls. The home's long-time owners modernized and expanded the structure while respecting Jones's and Smith's original design intentions.

The nearly floor-to-ceiling windows also wrap around a corner of the room.

The kitchen cabinets also extend into an adjacent family room.

A look at the modernized bathroom shows updated fixtures and finishes.

A look back at the living area from the breakfast nook.

The split-level floor plan leads up from the living area to the breakfast nook and kitchen.

Another bedroom features a newly added built-in desk, as well as a window overlooking the pool.

An en-suite bathroom is accessible along the opposite side of the bedroom.

The home's principal bedroom suite features built-in shelving and is brightly illuminated by several windows.

The beautifully preserved redwood-clad walls are on full display throughout the long hallway.

Style: "Portrait B&W"

For the interior of the Stanwood residence, Logan returned to his minimalist palette of color and materials. The Stanwoods took particular zeal in furnishing the living area with a number of pieces from Limn in San Francisco, including a pair of B&B Italia chairs and a custom rug from Ligne Roset.

This spacious kitchen was designed for simplicity and functionality. Black and white kitchens that incorporate elements of gray tend to have a softer look. Seen here, gray accents, like the pendant lights and backsplash color, abound. Says the architect, "The design of the interior achieves a softer touch by using bespoke detailing and a rich palette of materials such as stone and timber."

Sited on one of the four original parcels developed in Crestwood Hills, this midcentury home was designed by architect A. Quincy Jones in partnership with architect Whitney R. Smith. The structure was among the first built in a cooperative community called the Mutual Housing Association, and it is now on the market for the first time since 1994.

The two tiny homes were designed by CAST Architecture.

The ADU's open interior also comes with a small kitchen and bathroom off to the side, easily allowing the structure to serve a variety of purposes.