A Beautiful Waterfront Retreat Built In The Perfect Spot

Mimicry is the highest grade of flattery and that can be interpreted in a variety of unlike ways. Take this beautiful hillside retreat from Bainbridge Isle for instance. In the past this waterfront belongings used to exist occupied past a mid-century house and a cabin which were just a few feet autonomously from each other. In 2022 studio Coates Pattern worked on redeveloping these two structures and creating a large family retreat.

This modern family retreat occupies the same footprint as the old house and cabin used to — This modern family retreat occupies the same footprint as the old firm and motel used to

The green cantilevered roof allows the interior spaces to extend more towards the magnificent views — The dark-green cantilevered roof allows the interior spaces to extend more towards the magnificent views

The architects and the owners agreed that the existing topography of the site should be preserved and then the new structures were built on the existing footprint. This meant minimal disturbance on the site which was a wise decision considering how steep the slope is. Another of import decision was to integrate some elements from nature into the new design. This includes details such as the forest grain tiles from the chief bath but more chiefly the stone wall which divides the public and the individual spaces.

The public spaces transition seamlessly outdoors and frame a lovely view of the water — The public spaces transition seamlessly outdoors and frame a lovely view of the h2o

A conscious decision was made to preserve this beautiful site and to minimize the impact the house has on it — A conscious conclusion was made to preserve this beautiful site and to minimize the impact the business firm has on information technology

Maximizing the views and the relationship that the house has with its surroundings was likewise important. For that reason, the architects included in their design elements such every bit large bi-fold doors, corner and clerestory windows, skylights and a greenish roof. These features help to bring the outdoors in and allow the interior spaces to better take advantage of this wonderful location and everything that comes with it.