HELIOTROPE

A remodel of a 1959 rambler in the Blue Ridge neighborhood of Seattle took as its starting point the reclamation of extensive views out over Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains with the replacement of the original low-laying roof and the addition of extensive windows. The interiors were reconfigured to accommodate the easy lifestyle of a young family and stripped down to simple white walls, high-end fixtures, custom cabinetry of subtle detail, and the occasional highlight of steel or stone. Outside, new wood and concrete structures screen the house from the street, while concrete “bridges” and large custom wood and glass pivot doors welcome visitors.

Location:

Seattle, WA

Building Area:

2,800 sf

Completion:

2003

Photographer:

Ben Benschneider

Publications

Seattle Times / Pacific Northwest Magazine “Fall Home Design 2004”