Seattle, WA

The North Beach Residence is set on an oversized urban lot with channeled views of Puget Sound to the north-west. The house is approached through a private courtyard. The main level great room floats above the site, orients toward the view, and is surrounded by a covered porch. Floor to ceiling glass opens to the view, and woven wire mesh wraps the porch. A family room, kitchen and rear deck orient toward the south-facing garden. The upper level bedrooms cantilever over the deck, providing shelter and shade below. A monumental stair cuts into the earth and terraces downward to offer daylight to the lower level rooms. Predominant materials include concrete, cement board, plantation-grade wood, and woven wire mesh.