WASHINGTON PARK HILLSIDE RESIDENCE
WASHINGTON PARK HILLSIDE RESIDENCE SEATTLE, WA SQ. FT: 6,871
Our clients sought a durably built home that responded to the needs of their family of five. The site is located on a bluff above Lake Washington with sweeping views of the lake, Mt. Rainier, and the Cascade Mountains. This home is organized into an “H” scheme with entry, living and dining areas located in a central pavilion-like structure The living spaces have floor-to-ceiling glass to take full advantage of the lake and mountain views. The east/west wings flank the center structure and contain most of the home’s private spaces including bedrooms, bathrooms, and den. The wings are separated from the central pavilion by two canallike water courses which are intended as daily reminders of the inherent beauty of water, and its importance to this home’s Pacific Northwest setting. As metaphors, they not only provide separation between public and private spaces but are also reminders of the nature of passage. The “canals” draw the eye to the focused views of the lake and mountains beyond. Steel beams span the living/dining room and have been left exposed to express its structure. Roof overhangs shield bedrooms from harsh afternoon sun and accentuate the linear quality of the wings. Linear patterns of stone further reinforce the home’s horizontal quality.
The exterior stone is from Spain and was chosen for its soft, warm coloration. It was thermally flamed to provide a tactile textural quality. Thoughtful interior and exterior detailing was critical to our intent: stair treads are cantilevered from the stone entry wall allowing light to rake the entry and reach the lower level from the skylight above. A thin ribbon of stained oak is laminated to the blackened steel handrail. Each plank in the wood entry door aligns with a course of stone. A steel divider, cantilevered from a steel column, shields views of the dining room and provides a place to stage meals. The locally-fabricated fireplace surrounds and steel mailbox further reinforce the home’s design intent. Sustainability was a vital consideration to the owners and the design team. Many green features are integrated into the home to reduce its impact on the environment. The design incorporates systems such as grey water capture and a cistern that collects rain for later use. A green roof reduces heating and cooling and a trellis provides natural shading. All but the lowest VOC products were eliminated. The stone and steel claddings are considered 100-year building materials.
View of house west.
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DIAGRAM 1
DIAGRAM 2
1. Solar Hot Water: Preheats in-floor radiant & supplies 70% of hot water needs 2. Green Roof: Controls rainwater runoff & adds insulation 3. Rain Water Cistern: For irrigation & domestic gray water use 4. Reclaimed IPE decking 5. FSC Certified Framing
1. Public Space 2. Private Space 3. Water Course 4. Circulation
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View from east living pavilion is located in center. Master bedroom is located above family room and has corner windows to capture views of Mt. Rainier.
View towards plank entry door and steel canopy.
Glass covered trellis provides protection from sun and inclimate weather.
View towards house entry and water course.
View from house along course to concrete wall and small waterfall.
View of stair and exposed steel columns at living room.
Upper story landing showing continuous skylight and doublesided stone wall.
View of dining room looking through fireplace. Exposed steel columns and beams provides scales and proportion to this space.
View of cantilevered steel screen between the entry and dining room.
Kitchen with family room in the foreground.
View of living room, stained oak ceiling, and large swinging terrace doors.
View of exposed steel lintel.
View of cantilevered steel stair treads with oak wrapping.
View of steel, wood, and glass railing assembly.
Our clients sought a durably built home that responded to the needs of their family of five. The site is located on a bluff above Lake Washington with sweeping views of the lake, Mt. Rainier, and the Cascade Mountains. This home is organized into an “H” scheme with entry, living and dining areas located in a central pavilion-like structure The living spaces have floor-to-ceiling glass to take full advantage of the lake and mountain views. The east/west wings flank the center structure and contain most of the home’s private spaces including bedrooms, bathrooms, and den. The wings are separated from the central pavilion by two canallike water courses which are intended as daily reminders of the inherent beauty of water, and its importance to this home’s Pacific Northwest setting. As metaphors, they not only provide separation between public and private spaces but are also reminders of the nature of passage. The “canals” draw the eye to the focused views of the lake and mountains beyond. Steel beams span the living/dining room and have been left exposed to express its structure. Roof overhangs shield bedrooms from harsh afternoon sun and accentuate the linear quality of the wings. Linear patterns of stone further reinforce the home’s horizontal quality.
The exterior stone is from Spain and was chosen for its soft, warm coloration. It was thermally flamed to provide a tactile textural quality. Thoughtful interior and exterior detailing was critical to our intent: stair treads are cantilevered from the stone entry wall allowing light to rake the entry and reach the lower level from the skylight above. A thin ribbon of stained oak is laminated to the blackened steel handrail. Each plank in the wood entry door aligns with a course of stone. A steel divider, cantilevered from a steel column, shields views of the dining room and provides a place to stage meals. The locally-fabricated fireplace surrounds and steel mailbox further reinforce the home’s design intent. Sustainability was a vital consideration to the owners and the design team. Many green features are integrated into the home to reduce its impact on the environment. The design incorporates systems such as grey water capture and a cistern that collects rain for later use. A green roof reduces heating and cooling and a trellis provides natural shading. All but the lowest VOC products were eliminated. The stone and steel claddings are considered 100-year building materials.
View of house west.
SECTION
PARTI
1. 2.
1.
3.
4. 2. 4.
5.
3.
DIAGRAM 1
DIAGRAM 2
1. Solar Hot Water: Preheats in-floor radiant & supplies 70% of hot water needs 2. Green Roof: Controls rainwater runoff & adds insulation 3. Rain Water Cistern: For irrigation & domestic gray water use 4. Reclaimed IPE decking 5. FSC Certified Framing
1. Public Space 2. Private Space 3. Water Course 4. Circulation
2.
View from east living pavilion is located in center. Master bedroom is located above family room and has corner windows to capture views of Mt. Rainier.
View towards plank entry door and steel canopy.
Glass covered trellis provides protection from sun and inclimate weather.
View towards house entry and water course.
View from house along course to concrete wall and small waterfall.
View of stair and exposed steel columns at living room.
Upper story landing showing continuous skylight and doublesided stone wall.
View of dining room looking through fireplace. Exposed steel columns and beams provides scales and proportion to this space.
View of cantilevered steel screen between the entry and dining room.
Kitchen with family room in the foreground.
View of living room, stained oak ceiling, and large swinging terrace doors.
View of exposed steel lintel.
View of cantilevered steel stair treads with oak wrapping.
View of steel, wood, and glass railing assembly.
