In contrast to the public, more formal street side, the private view side reflects the family's playfulness.

NEW HOME. House at Wolf Bay. Designed with a contemporary outlook in a traditional neighborhood. Selected as an AIA Home of the Month.

Gables relate to the traditional homes of this neighborhood, while the unique glazing patterns, expanses of stucco, and etched metal give the client their desired contemporary outlook.

Inside, views are captured with dramatic windows, detailed to scale down to a personal level.

slipONE. Floating Home at Ward's Cove. Designed for sustainable living, this home features rain screen construction, reclaimed wood paired with fiber cement siding, high efficiency HVAC systems, solar ready hot water. This house was designed for CRD Design Build.

Sustainably produced interior finishes create a warm interior that looks out onto the cool blue of Lake Union.

The stairwell is surrounded by a translucent wall system. Over-sized sliding doors under a glass canopy bring the outside in on sunny or even rainy days.

A modern version of the great room, this open planning takes advantage of the spectacular views.

STRAW BALE VASHON. The first of its kind to be permitted as a residence in King County, this home is a testament to the simple beauty of straw bales and traditional stucco. The permit required seismic testing and moisture monitoring. The bales passed with flying colors.

Now over 12 years old, this home has weathered our marine climate very well, while the thick straw bale walls provide super insulation.

Aside from straw bale walls, the home is made from salvaged and scrounged materials-flooring of the loft from drafting table tops surplussed by Boeing, end-grain blocks of redwood found at a garage sale, posts culled from madrona trees felled to build the house, to name just a few.

A LOCAL GEM RESTORED. Built in 1922 for one of Seattle's prominent families, this lovely manse was restored and refitted with sustainable modern materials, reclaimed woods and artifacts, and high efficiency residential systems and controls.

The Front Entrance with its handsome wood canopy.

The current owners enjoy an eclectic sensibility. Our work together, including the incredibly talented crew of TL Erickson Construction, skillful blended modern tastes with historic detailing.

A customized home theater, right down to the disappearing door faces and sophisticated entertainment systems.

The Library, refitted with an efficient gas fireplace.

The Owners' Suite, relaxed and understated.

The Entry Hall . Added paneling created warmth and the added bonus of a durable surface for grandchildren's hands...

The original failing patio was replaced with a larger one which included a storeroom underneath. Details respected the original. Take a look at a photo of the process under the Other tab.

What once was a window became a sunny doorway to the backyard. The new canopy is a diminutive replica of the original over the front door.