A couple relocating to Seattle desired a comfortable waterfront home to entertain their now distant family on frequent and extended visits.   A boat lover and plane builder, the owner valued functional spaces with elegant details and quality materials.  Anticipating long summer days shared with guests, a strong connection between indoors and the redeveloped beachfront, a refurbished lakeside pool, and new ponds and streams became vitally important. The grounds are peppered with outdoor spaces, nooks and crannies for kids (and adults) to play and discover.

As the design for this project developed, we were continually inspired by visions of adults relaxing on cozy patios and children playing throughout the house and grounds, ensuring that the design contributed to everyone having the summer of their lives.