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This 300-square-foot green remodel required the removal of an existing kitchen, a reassignment of spaces, and installation of new windows opening to the courtyard beyond. Sustainable materials were used, including LED lighting, Richlite counter tops, sustainably harvested bamboo for cabinets, and cork flooring. Recycled material was employed for framing, where applicable, and all work occurred within the existing footprint. Care was taken to honor the mid-century modern design aesthetic of the home.

Designed for a young family, this 3,800 square foot home is located on the south shore of Eagle Harbor on Bainbridge Island, and uses pavilions to organize the various functions of the home. The main pavilion accommodates the living room, dining room and den on the main level; children’s rooms on the second level, and a playroom on the lower level. Wing pavilions incorporate the kitchen on the east end and the master suite on the west end. Pavilions are connected via a curved spine hallway that conforms to the line of the topography.

This residence for a growing family includes a guest house for parents, a small theater for children to present plays, and a tower for use as a home office. The main house also includes a project room for the kids, open living, dining and kitchen areas, and a covered view porch with an outdoor fireplace. The main house and tower/guest house frame a landscaped courtyard with views of Budd Inlet and the Olympic Mountains beyond.

The Back Bay House is comprised of two main structures, a nocturnal wing and a daytime wing joined by a glass gallery space. The daytime wing presents an informal, livable space that includes the dining area—set in an intimate alcove—a large country kitchen, and a seating area which opens onto a classic covered porch and the water beyond. The nocturnal wing houses three bedrooms and an away-from-it-all view tower. The master, on the water side, enjoys views of the shore, water and wildlife, while the other bedrooms face the garden and neighboring meadow.