 |
 |
 |
|
lilliwaup, wa |
|
Inspired by great lodge buildings of the National Parks era and Crafstman style bungalows throughout the West Coast, this home is composed of strong massing and simple forms. Warm and informal, the home is sited on 6 acres overlooking Hood Canal. Panoramic views to the Olympic and Cascade Mountains, and the water below captivate the owners and visitors alike. The natural setting becomes a dramatic backdrop for comfortable interior and exterior living spaces.
The living room, kitchen, and dining room on the main level of the house have subtle separations that allow the rooms to borrow space from each other and create a larger feeling space without increasing the size of the home. The massive river rock Rumford fireplace is an anchor and focal point for the main level spaces. The living room vaults upward with a series of rough sawn heavy timber trusses and pushes out onto the site allowing 220 degree views of the neighboring Olympic and Cascade mountains and the Hood Canal. Brazilian cherry floors provide a rich warm floor plane, as cherry cabinets spill outside the kitchen into the entry hall/ library. The main level also includes a guest suite and a mud room to transition from the rainy Northwest weather. Although the house focuses on the site and views it is a warm and introspective retreat during a cold and rainy day. On the upper level the master bedroom enjoys the same views of the canal and mountains as the living room. The master bath is finished in warm tones, with cork floors and concrete countertops. A sewing room to the South is bright with natural light throughout the day, while taking in views of the forest and Mount Washington to the rear of the site. Under a portion of the home a heated basement provides area for mechanical systems, wood-stove, workroom, and storage space for firewood, and an expanding wine collection. While the interior opens up to two stories and generous vaulted spaces the exterior maintains a low horizontal profile. The painted frieze panel between the first and second level strengthens the horizontal and provides a break between the narrow horizontal siding of the first level and the shingles above. The river rock plinths and log columns at the entry repeat the themes from the interior and tie the home to its rustic site. Compliments and gratification for a job well done and a successful project came from our clients upon completion. "The house is designed for the site and not only compliments the land, but allows the surroundings to be viewed from all areas of the interior. It is our dream house…you have made our autumn years, years of harvest". |