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KITCHEN + BATH DESIGN Looking to give your kitchen a touch of commercial flair while keeping it casual and friendly? Open shelving places everything within reach and easy to clean full slab backsplashes make your kitchen ready for serious cooking. Dark blue cabinets and rugs are a great way to add depth and richness to the space, pair with the latest finishes in brass.

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HARBOR HOUSE After purchasing this plum piece of real estate overlooking Bainbridge Island’s historic Washington State Ferry Dock, interior designer Tracey Artiss collaborated with architect Devin Johnson of Johnson Squared and Tish Treherne of Bliss Garden Design to design a home and garden with minimalist farmhouse style.

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MODERNISTAS When Six Walls Interior Design teamed up with Taylor Building & Design to create an ultra-modern kitchen and bath for The Houghton House, an award-winning contemporary home designed with McCullough Architects that overlooks Lake Washington, the results were not only aesthetically pleasing, but also warm, inviting and highly functional.

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COUNTERBALANCE Architect Allan Farkas and designer Steven Hensel combined talents on a remarkable makeover of the top two floors and rooftop of a midrise building near the Space Needle, taking advantage of the building’s industrial aesthetic of large steel frames, concrete, heavy timber beams and high ceilings.

Their challenge was keeping it cutting edge, while delivering on comfort for clients passionate about cooking, art and entertaining.

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Paying homage to traditional Georgian style architecture with a modern twist, Richard Rogers of R&R Development Company and Seth Hale of MAS Architect designed a luxurious custom-built home on Queen Anne Hill.

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Highly crafted furnishings and natural materials are making a big statement in interiors.

Deep indigo and lapis hues continue to highlight main living spaces, while a luscious palette of melons ranging from mango to mellow cantaloupes add personality to home accents. Good lighting brings it all together and makes your design shine.

Charged with exacting guidelines to build a modern home on prime Mercer Island waterfront property, Brad Sturman of Sturman Architects joined contractor Gallagher & Co., and interior designer Gwenaël Dumont of ID

By Gwen to meet not only the permitting demands but also to create an artful, clean-lined home perfect for the family’s needs.

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EYE ON DESIGN

COMING UP ROSES Bred by David Austin, winner of 25 Chelsea Flower Show Gold Medal Awards, these amazingly fragrant rose varieties boast both colorful blooms and fabulous floral aromas making them a fantastic contribution to any garden.

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HILLSIDE MODERN Award-winning architect Lane Williams of Lane Williams Architects teamed with landscape designers Clare Ryan and Martha Shapiro of Shapiro Ryan Design to transform a 1966 Clyde Hill rambler into a modern residence.

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WATER’S EDGE

A NATURE-LOVING WATERFRONT SANCTUARY Seattle landscape architect Paul Broadhurst transformed a mundane landscape and concrete bulkhead on Lake Washington into an idyllic natural habitat filled with wildlife and a dazzling array of native plants. The garden was honored by EPA-funded initiative ‘Green Shores for Homes’ for promoting healthy soft shorelines.

on the cover Local floral designer Kailla Platt of Kailla Platt Flowers delights us with a happy arrangement of Spring blooming Ranunculus, lively tulips, delicate forget-menots, trailing Akrebia vine and “Amber Jubilee“ Ninebark branched — all in a luscious apricot pallette! photo by ©Aubrie LeGault

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PUBLISHER Claudia M. Brown EDITOR/SENIOR ART DIRECTOR Kiki Meletis PHOTOGRAPHERS Will Austin Tucker English John Granen Alex Hayden Aubrie LeGault Sozinho Imagery Claire Takacs Vista Estate Imaging Cecilia Weymarn

SOMEHOW EVERY PLANT IN MY GARDEN KNOWS IT GETS TO BE ITS “SHOWIEST SELF” THIS YEAR.

wonder this garden was honored by EPA-funded initiative “Green Shores for Homes” for promoting soft shorelines.

My newest adventure included planting a small vegetable garden – if only to see how it turns out.

Pole beans, peas, English cucumbers, beefsteak tomatoes, garlic, green onions, strawberries and shallots all made the list, and of course, a grand display of basil, lemon thyme, rosemary, oregano, dill and mint to liven culinary efforts. Morning espresso on the patio with the Wall Street Journal is my favorite, accompanied by gentle sounds of the water fountain and chickadees stopping by.

Architect Allan Farkas and designer Steven Hensel combined talents on a remarkable makeover of the top two floors and rooftop of a midrise building near the Space Needle, taking advantage of the building’s industrial aesthetic of large steel frames, concrete, heavy timber beams and high ceilings.

Their challenge was keeping it cutting edge, while delivering on comfort for clients passionate about cooking, art and entertaining.

While our lives have definitely slowed, there’s no better time to “smell the roses”. Bred by David Austin, winner of 25 Chelsea Flower Show Gold Medal Awards, we highlight nine amazingly fragrant English Rose varieties boasting both colorful blooms and fabulous floral aromas, all sure to be fantastic highlights of your garden.

Seattle landscape architect Paul R. Broadhurst remarkably transformed a mundane landscape and concrete bulkhead on Lake Washington into a thriving wildlife sanctuary, restoring the natural habitat with a dazzling array of native plants.

Bulrushes, bees, freshwater crayfish, ducks and butterflies now all call it home, and it is no

If what you see in these pages inspires you and you’re considering a remodel, build, or décor update, check out the portfolios of some of the Northwest’s most talented design professionals www.PortraitMagazine.com/portfolios.

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GARDENS FOR GATHERING

RANUNCULUS & TULIPS There’s so many reasons to love spring blooming Ranunculus. The flowers look almost too perfect to be real. Their rose-like blossoms feature layer upon layer of tissue-thin petals in colors that range from cream and pale yellow to apricot, pink, orange, red and burgundy. Long-lasting and versatile, they tuck beautifully into bouquets. Paired here with lively tulips, delicate forget-me-nots, trailing Akrebia vine and “Amber Jubilee“ Ninebark branched — all in a luscious apricot pallette!

ARRANGEMENT BY Kailla Platt, Kailla Platt Flowers www.kaillaplattflowers.com PHOTOGRAPHY BY Aubrie LeGault

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3 branches of Ninebark ‘Amber Jubilee’ 4-5 Clematis vines 7 Tulip ‘Charming Beauty’ 3 Tulip ‘Copper Image’ 7-9 Ranunculus 3-5 Freesia 3 Forget-me-nots 3 Akebia vine tendrils

THE FOOD STYLIST’S WORKROOM

The owner uses her own kitchen as a stage for developing and shooting stories, and needed products and technologies that would deliver perfect results.

This kitchen is designed to create highlights, Fisher & Paykel French Door Refrigerator, CoolDrawer™ and a Double DishDrawer™ Dishwasher are integrated into the cabinetry, allowing the robust Dual Fuel Range to take the starring role. www.fisherpaykel.com

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1. STYLE + COMFORT Add style while complementing your kitchen theme, Made Goods thick looped yarn pile Beulah Rug, shown in Royal blue and Ivory provides a comfy surface for standing while you’re working at the counter. www.jgarnerhome.com 2. STAY ON TASK Exeter wall light from Hudson Valley Lighting illuminates according to your needs. At three points from backplate to shade, you can adjust it along an axis perpendicular to the wall to direct its light where you want it.

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3. FIRE, SMOKE, GREEN Martin Nordin’s, Atmospheric photography and charming illustrations throughout bring you something other than your average vegetarian cookbook. www.powells.com

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4. MODERN TO CLASSIC Waterworks cross handle Henry Gooseneck Kitchen Faucet, Metal Cross Handles and Spray in Burnished Brass finish, at www.waterworks.com 5. PRO FOODIE A foodie’s dream, with six gas burners, griddle, and two convection ovens for a combined capacity of 6.9 cu ft. Fisher & Paykel Dual Fuel 48" Range, www.fisherpaykel.com

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MODERNIZE YOUR BATH

Room&Board timeless and modern Portica bathroom vanity features a stainless steel base crafted in Wisconsin.

The elegant wood and glass silhouette of Durant mirror makes it the perfect finishing touch for modernizing your bathroom. Always within reach, Addison offers storage that meets your specific needs. Add a personal style touch with Amira hand-knotted rug. Featuring a center medallion surrounded by lotus flowers. The dyeing and finishing techniques used add a vintage look, subtle sheen and one-of-a-kind variations in color and texture.

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1) A timeless combination of navy and white, the Lombardi Waterfall Skirt Extented Sofa, Casa Blanca finished cocktail table and tulip table lamps are lakehouse ready. Through Designer Furniture Galleries, www.dfgseattle.com 2) Fresh and welcoming, Nash pendant merges sculptural features with coastal inspiration. Hand-painted stripes on a ceramic shade, www.hinkley.com 3) Elevate your outdoor leisure or bedside with the hand-made Avanna console, from Made Goods, www.jgarnerhome.com 4) In a pristine faux raffia, the Adali cabinet from Made Goods nods to mid-century modern design, available through www.jgarnerhome.com

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CAPTURE THE SUNSET

Ideal for small patios and balconies, the Maris outdoor bar table and the Brook outdoor stool offers a range of eye-catching colors to personalize your space. Sustainably crafted. For larger outdoor gatherings bunch a few together. Don’t forget the details, the Lanai rug captures a sunset moment where desert meets ocean.

Lanai’s subtle luster, rich colors and durable fibers are woven in a tight flat weave that feels buttery soft and makes it a winner for indoor or outdoor spaces. All from Room&Board, www.roomandboard.com

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Color Crush SOME LIKE IT HOT!

Add a dose of sunny California optimism to your home décor, from bougainvillea pinks to sunny mango, these dazzling tropical colors will evoke stylish vacation vibes all day! Bold coral hues are instant mood boosters and work suprisingly with a range of decorating styles.

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2. THE ICONIC BUBBLE Bubble, now an iconic model in the Roche Bobois collection, represents the perfect balance between design, innovation, function, and emotion. www.roche-bobois.com 3. BATCH COCKTAILS A hip, accessible guide to batch cocktail-making for entertaining, with 65 make ahead recipes www.powells.com 4. DESERT GLOW Bring a touch of Southwest boho glam to your console or side table, Hand-cast in solid brass Cactus Lamp. www.jonathanadler.com 5. SUBTLE STRIPES Perfect for a beach house, rustic barn or a chic Parisian apartment, Lapchi’s Killim Twill rug in Madder with Subtle colorations. www.lapchi.com 6. ROOM FOR ALL A perfect fit, Eilersen’s Butterfly sofa is designed around a slender frame with down-filled seat- and back cushions and armrests. Perfect for smaller spaces.Through www.alchemycollections.com

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AFTER PURCHASING THIS PLUM PIECE OF REAL ESTATE OVERLOOKING BAINBRIDGE ISLAND’S HISTORIC WASHINGTON STATE FERRY DOCK, INTERIOR DESIGNER TRACEY ARTISS COLLABORATED WITH ARCHITECT DEVIN JOHNSON OF JOHNSON SQUARED AND TISH TREHERNE OF BLISS GARDEN DESIGN TO DESIGN A HOME AND GARDEN WITH MINIMALIST FARMHOUSE STYLE.

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LEFT An open steel frame staircase with oak treads echo the home’s wide plank European oak flooring. Large Loewen windows bath the staircase in light along with a trio of Finnish Secto pendants. Artiss’s own slab ceramic box on paired black and white oak Josh Vogel coffee tables. BELOW La Cantina sliding doors that overlook WA State Ferry Dock are framed beneath 15’ ceiling rising to apex of one of its cross gabled roofs. Embrace Chairs by Carl Hansen/Austrian trio EOOS flank the Crystal White marble fireplace surround. Danish Muuto side tables.

INTERIOR DESIGNER AND BUDDING CERAMICIST, TRACEY ARTISS, had been thinking of leaving her thriving business in Santa Barbara for some time. In 2015, when her daughter left for Sarah Lawrence College, it seemed like the perfect time to pull up stakes and head to the Pacific Northwest. “I kept thinking I’d want the Seattle hip city life,” recalls Artiss, “but when I came to Bainbridge Island, I knew this was it.”

By chance, a property she had seen and rejected during an earlier visit was still for sale when she returned. Even then, she was not convinced.

“I thought, ‘It’s sweet, but feels too Seattlesque.’” The more she learned about the historical working harbor, however, the more she knew she had to buy the hillside property above it. “The very thing I didn’t want – the fact it overlooks the uniquely urban view of the Washington State Ferry Dock - is the very thing I love the most,” she says. “It’s a huge part of our community that keeps the island thriving and rich with character.”

As a newcomer to Bainbridge Island, finding the right team with which to collaborate on the architecture and landscape design of her new home all seemed to fall randomly into place. Upon seeing a neighboring house – also black – but with a different architectural style, she asked her realtor which architect had designed that home. She replied Devin Johnson of Johnson Squared, whom she highly recommended, having worked with him before herself.

Johnson and Artiss walked the site together, discussing the desire to have the house sit prominently on the hillside and be oriented toward Eagle Harbor and the ferry repair yard. “I live on the island,” says Johnson, “and know how interesting it is to see the ferries come in and out every day.”

Johnson and Artiss collaborated closely to create an architectural style that embodied her vision of a traditional yet sleek contemporary farmhouse.

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OPPOSITE Johnson designed Artiss’s ceramic workshop with easy-to-clean concrete floors. An oversized Fritz Hansen Caravaggio pendant hangs over the central worktable. TOP Upstairs daughter’s bedroom features Room&Board Parson’ bed in natural steel tied to slim-lined black pendants from Seattle Lighting.

BELOW Looking from kitchen toward Portella steel and glass entry door with flanking side lights. Garage visible beyond. ABOVE Metal clad Loewen windows have wooden interiors, painted black. Portella door opens to back patio, Paloform Bol adds pop of color and contrast. Golden locust tree adds halo of gold to Treherne’s landscape design.

As an interior designer and artist, Artiss was accustomed to sharing her vision with clients, using HOUZZ, Pinterest, and Remodelista – which she also did with Johnson. In turn, he shared a former traditional farmhouse he transformed into a contemporary one. “The two homes are very different,” he says, “but there are some architectural elements that they share.”

She recalls standing on the grounds while her home was being framed, and literally catching her breath as the angles of the home revealed themselves to her.“The mastery to Devin’s work was amazing,” she says. “He is one of the finest architects I’ve worked with. From the geometry, the 15’ ceilings, the cross gabled roofs, and the open stairwell that takes you up to another wing on the house. I can only imagine how badly massacred the architecture would have been if a lot of unnecessary beams had been added.”

“Tracey was involved in every step of the way,” adds Johnson. “She was thoughtful and decisive, had lots of great feedback while being open to ideas as well. We worked the detailing out together, to keep everything cohesive.” Everyone on the team, from contractor Jim Hobbs of Hobbs Home 24

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ABOVE Louis Poulsen pendants add task lighting for rift sawn oak honey stained island with quartz stone countertop. Sub-Zero flat paneled black stained cabinet and recessed pantry. DWR tractor stools. Strand & Hvass Extend Table features modern fold out black leaves. TOP The Vella leather bed in master designed

by Michelle di Fonzo for DWR. RIGHT Black tub with Brizio filler from Metro Collections by Hydro Systems.

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Steel cable staircase detail continues its open feel.

“A lot of the design was driven by the European white oak wide plank flooring treated with a reactive stain and wax,” says Artiss. “We had to stick to that particular stain, which warms the black and white architectural detailing.”

Restoration Hardware sofa with matching cover fabricated by HM Duke Design. The rectangular drywalled range hood mirrors fireplace, repeating the series of rectangular and square shapes found in the architecture.

One of three La Cantina multi-slide glass sliding doors with clean, minimal design.

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Treherne created a halo of gold with Robinia pseudoacacia ‘Frisia’ trees encircling the home, playing off the black semigloss Artisan® Collection lap siding by James Hardie. Hydrangea paniculata ‘Limelight’ adds floral drama. Liriope spicata grasses add greenery. TOP RIGHT Back patio trimmed in Herniaria glabra toward kitchen. Tongue and groove cedar trim on eaves adds interest to dark siding and metal clad Loewen windows. BELOW RIGHT Three-story 3,625 sq. ft. contemporary farmhouse oriented toward harbor view. Artist workshop at right, daylight basement below.

Building, fine cabinetmaker, Scott Magraw of Magraw Zecha to landscape designer Tish Treherne of Bliss Garden Design found working with Artiss and Johnson creatively invigorating. The team was working collaboratively not only with Tracey’s vision, but also with Bainbridge Island’s history.

“The dark exterior complements the rural landscape,” says Artiss. Painted metal clad Loewen windows tie to the elegant Portella steel and glass front door, featuring thin rails and styles and the dark Hardie Artisan® lap siding. “The darkness,” continues Johnson, “makes it less prominent and helps the façade to blend better with the environment, rather than glow like a beacon above the harbor.”

Johnson says Tracey’s attention to detail was at the heart of each step along the way. “She was integral throughout the whole process: construction, cabinet stain color, flooring and paint colors - making everything flow seamlessly together.”

Tish Treherne of Bliss Garden Design was brought in as the team was making plans but before they had broken ground. “I needed her input,” says Artiss. “As I told her what I liked, she knew instantly that it was about texture with a very green palette even in winter.”

“I would never have had an opportunity like this if it weren’t for Tracey’s vision,” says Treherne. “She went for it - a gutsy, elevated work of art.

She was right to limit the plant color palette because the house’s palette is also limited.”

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The vision board Artiss first shared with Treherne included images of natural meadows, looking untouched around a structure. “Natural meadows are difficult to achieve,” says Treherne. “Using masses of ornamental grasses, we created a meadow feel that blends the garden to the surrounding landscape. By adding structural elements to these soft plantings, we drew the architecture into the landscape.”

Year three of the now 6’ tall maiden grasses creates a barrier between the more rustic pasture and lawn, preventing weeds from seeding into the lawn. Several tree varieties were considered for the inner courtyard.

Parrotia persica ‘Vanessa’ became the obvious choice when three identical specimen trees suddenly became available at a local nursery after a special order was cancelled. “What’s so great,” says Artiss, “is that the trees look good even without their foliage because their bark resembles sculptures in winter.”

Artiss’s dream - to build a home that would combine her love of minimalism and the desire for a cozy environment during the rainy, grey months – was beautifully realized, thanks to her ability not “to drive the bus,” says Johnson, but rather to entreat others to join her working from the same page.

PROJECT SOURCES CONTRACTOR Hobbs Home Building www.hobbshomebuilding.com ARCHITECT Johnson Squared www.johnsonsquared.com INTERIOR DESIGN Tracey Artiss LANDSCAPE DESIGN Bliss Garden Design www.blissgardendesign.com APPLIANCES: Sub-Zero, Wolf, Miele, Marvel; Plumbing Fixtures: Brizo, Newport Brass, Kohler, Toto

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MODERNISTAS

WHEN SIX WALLS INTERIOR DESIGN TEAMED UP WITH TAYLOR BUILDING & DESIGN, LLC, TO CREATE AN ULTRA-MODERN KITCHEN AND BATH FOR THE HOUGHTON HOUSE, AN AWARD-WINNING CONTEMPORARY HOME DESIGNED WITH MCCULLOUGH ARCHITECTS THAT OVERLOOKS LAKE WASHINGTON, THE RESULTS WERE NOT ONLY AESTHETICALLY PLEASING, BUT ALSO WARM, INVITING AND HIGHLY FUNCTIONAL.

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PREVIOUS PAGE Sleek Poggenpohl “+Segmento� walnut and white satin lacquer finish cabinetry creates a clean, modern framework around which the unique kitchen was designed. A composite stone with faint charcoal veining adds drama to the double waterfall edge island. Mirror finished custom hood design is a gleaming focal point. THIS PAGE Floor-to-skylight Azul Macaubus polished quartz lining entry staircase is echoed on dining room cabinet countertops. Misu by Terzani chandelier adds sparkle to high ceilings. Dark walnut flooring grounds the open plan.

FINDING THE RIGHT MIX OF CREATIVES TO DESIGN AN AWARD-WINNING HOME LIKE “THE HOUGHTON HOUSE,” which garnered The New Home Council’s 2018 Tribute Award for “Best Custom Home Design,” an award shared by Kolin Taylor, owner of Taylor Building & Design and Phil McCullough of McCullough Architects, is an art in itself. Kolin was drawn to Six Walls Interior Design, an all women design team, of Mercer Island, for a myriad of reasons, including their handiwork with one of the oldest cabinetmaking companies in the world – Poggenpohl – founded in 1892 in Germany to bring the kitchen out of its humble hiding place in the back of the house and into the very heart of the home.

“Kolin had seen our work with Poggenpohl on a previous project,” recalls Jennifer Kowalski of Six Walls, “and wanted us to collaborate on the kitchen design using their product.”

Jennifer points to the 128-year-old company’s ability to create kitchens that have all the right components, look exceptionally clean and modern, but never sterile. “The cabinetry is very welcoming and inviting,” she says. One of her favorite features are the elegant, jewel-framed, very thinly constructed drawers that easily pop out, yet are extremely durable.

“Working on this kitchen with Kolin, who is so creative,” says Jennifer, “was great fun. He really respects what the designer brings to the table in terms of function and aesthetic appeal, a fact which enabled us to explore designs that pushed us outside the box to the very limits of what a beautiful kitchen can be - one that’s as unique as the home’s architecture.”

Homeowners Tere and Peter Thompson, recent empty nesters who love to cook and entertain, purchased the home after it was completed and are as delighted with the kitchen’s functionality as well as its beauty.

“Our former house was beautiful, but much more traditional,” explains Tere, “with the kitchen, dining, and front rooms all distinctly separate from one another. We decided we preferred something more modern, in an open setting. We’ve been pleasantly surprised by how easy it is to cook in this kitchen with everything so accessible.”

One of the kitchen’s features the Thompsons enjoy is the dual purpose of the 42” height of the bar island, which they often use as a buffet when entertaining, but which also provides room for guests to sit and chat with those working at the sink, and can act as a visual barrier for those seated in the living and dining rooms.

“If there are dishes or items left from cooking,” says Jennifer, “you don’t have to put everything away, because they are hidden from view. It’s more friendly that way.”

“While the kitchen is very open,” adds Tere, “a lot of it is hidden. For instance, I can prep without anyone even seeing me in the area tucked away in the corner along the oven wall.”

Jennifer designed that area for multiple purposes, whether it’s to store overflow platters for entertaining, or as a designated bar for guests to serve themselves from the wine cooler fridge without interrupting the chef at work.

Although the white cabinetry has hardware, Jennifer chose the “+Segmento” handle-free Poggenpohl push system for most of the kitchen drawers for a cleaner, sculptural look.

To add warmth to the kitchen’s contemporary feel, the island base, and lower range cabinetry feature horizontal walnut graining, which creates a sense of intimacy even amidst the room’s high ceilings. A pair of Arteriors Caviar polished nickel pendants add task lighting, while heated 23” x 47” Porcelanosa Ferroker floor tiles in Alumino add further comfort to the cooking experience.

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The all Miele appliances in this ultra-modern kitchen include a Miele espresso maker handily tucked into the oven wall. “I love the coffee produced by the Miele machine,” says Tere. “It’s truly superior.”

The Miele range top functions similarly to a range, putting out a lot of BTUs, with the heat capabilities of making even wok or stir fry dishes.

The custom hood, says Jennifer, was Kolin’s vision. “We took a reliable hood liner – Zephyr - and spent some time studying how to devise the right ratio of hood to wall, given the high ceilings.” BFC Metals helped to realize Kolin’s vision, using the mirrored finish he had first imagined. Together, he and Jennifer decided to add the soffit detail that completes the look, making the hood a gleaming focal point in the kitchen.

“Kolin has absorbed a lot of knowledge over the years,” continues Jennifer, “working with the best architects and designers in the industry and wants the homes he and his brother Kimball build to be perfect.”

“He is a very talented guy,” adds Tere, “and he wanted this home to be an artist’s piece.”

Jennifer met Tere while doing a walk through with her on how to utilize all the features in their new kitchen, including adjusting shelves to fit the items she and Peter were bringing into the space, along with an overview of how to operate and care for the appliances, stone and cabinetry. “It was so nice to meet the person who is getting to enjoy the space we created,” she says.

Emily Doden of Six Walls, who worked with Kolin on the master bathroom design, had also previously worked with architect Phil McCullough and was familiar with his unique style.

“One of the biggest challenges with the master bathroom design,” says Emily, “was to make the space – 18’ long and 9’ wide - warm and inviting, despite its very tall ceilings.”

By placing the 70” Waterworks Oval soaking tub in satin finish against a backdrop of thin, linear Cepac Rudiment Metallic Gray tile, not only does the tub get center stage, but the mirror that rises out of the tiled wall aligns perfectly with the skylight that runs across the ceiling toward the double vanity, where it meets a dual mirrored wall.

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FAR LEFT Elegantly designed thin Poggenpohl drawer box is also very durable. UPPER LEFT Eye-catching range 1x6 backsplash by Dal Tile Color Wave in Feather White. LOWER LEFT Miele dishwasher disappears in the handleless walnut graining Poggenpohl cabinetry. THIS PAGE Oval soaking tub is grounded by 24� x 24� Vallelunga Foussana Gray porcelain tile. Kohler rain showerhead is highlighted in the left-hand shower. Back shower wall in Calcutta Momento porcelain tile in Ambra wave.

RIGHT Hand-held showerhead found in right-hand shower with 2” x 2” Vallelunga Foussana Gray mosaic tile floor pattern. BELOW Dual sink vanity with quartzite countertops from Pental. Stacked windows framed in Metallic subway tile that echo fireplace surround in master bedroom. Tech Lighting sconces with brushed nickel cuff on mirrored wall.

“The mirrors bring the sky down, making it feel warm and inviting without feeling small,” says Emily. While the light-filled home continues its magic even in the master bathroom, it is the heated bathroom floors that help to ground the experience. “If you live in the Pacific Northwest,” says Tere, “heated floors are a necessity, and these are awesome.”

Collaborating with Kolin on the bathroom design was, says Emily, very gratifying. “This is a very special house, with a beautiful view, and it’s also a good representation of how when people of the design world collaborate, you can elevate your design even further, stepping out of your comfort zone to try things, discuss options and find subtle ways to make such a contemporary home welcoming as well.”

PROJECT SOURCES CONTRACTOR Taylor Building & Design www.taylorbuildingdesign.com

INTERIOR DESIGN Six Walls Interior Design www.six-walls.com

ARCHITECT McCullough Architects www.mccullougharchitects.com

CABINETRY Poggenpohl: Six Walls Interior Design www.six-walls.com

APPLIANCES: Miele, Zephyr; Plumbing Fixtures: Dornbracht, Julien, Kohler

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Shoptalk l Dawn Wilkinson

When you founded your firm, what were your goals and how have they evolved?

WILKINSON Six Walls opened its doors in the fall of 2003 with a goal of making interior design approachable and attainable for a wide audience of potential clients. We did that designing a retail/studio space where clients could purchase home décor and a specialty line of interior paint—and have a quick chat with a design professional. By pairing design/color consultation services, to the products we offered—a customer could schedule an hour of time with us, making design time accessible to anyone who needed a bit of help with a project or a plan. As Six Walls evolved, we have stayed true to our roots and original goal. We still offer one-hour consultations and we believe maintaining this accessibility has been key to our success. We do not push a design agenda, but instead focus our knowledge towards helping clients find solutions to fit their own personal styles, budgets, and expectations. It’s clear to me we built many of our long-term client relationships upon that one-hour consultation.

What led you to interior design?

WILKINSON I was studying psychology during my freshmen year in college and was having a tough time learning by way of two-hour lectures. I found myself checking out the architectural periodicals in the library instead of studying my psychology texts. In my sophomore year, I changed my course of study to interior design, and space planning courses and I never looked back! I immediately identified with the hands-on techniques of pulling resources together for different purposes, understanding where and how they intersect, and then pulling them all together for a client. That is where the Six Walls logo came from: the six walls of an interior space, in 3D, unfolding.

You wouldn’t make a decision on one wall without understanding how it impacts the other five.

When decorating, where should people splurge and where should they save?

WILKINSON I do think understanding the value of the design time and process is very valuable. While this may seem like a splurge, it leads to an understanding of where you can save. All decisions in the design process are not commodity-based. For example, through the design process, you may uncover a beautiful hardwood floor you didn’t know existed under a layer of carpet or linoleum. Your re-finished hardwood flooring will look like splurge to your guests, but you have saved money uncovering it. When it comes to commodity pieces, invest in quality materials you’re using every day, like your sofa. You spend a lot of time on your sofa! Then, change out a few accessories every few years to give a room a fresh look. In the kitchen and bath, invest in good quality cabinets, countertops, and appliances, and do something more budget friendly on other items, like your backsplash.

Choose classic in your splurges, so you can meet changing styles in your accessories down the road.

What types of projects is your firm currently working on?

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WILKINSON The gamut! Currently, we have two studio locations, one in the Seattle metro area and the other in the Denver metro area. We have a combination of new construction and remodeled homes in Boise, ID, the Oregon coast, the southern wine country of California and more. The locations are a geographically diverse as they are too in their design elements, budgets, and goals. We have some multi-year projects and a few that were completed in only a few weeks.

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Allan Farkas of Eggleston|Farkas Architects of Seattle teamed with Steven Hensel of Hensel Design Studios to transform this ultra-modern two-story loft into an open floor plan that embraces both its soaring industrial architecture and softer elements of the interior design.

The 1/8� cold-roll steel plate cabinet turns the Montigo fireplace, television, and sound system into an eye-catching furniture piece that adds contrast to the custom Thayer Coggin sofa while playing off the cozy Italian textiles found in the furnishings.

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Once gutted, Farkas relocated the kitchen, formerly cramped into a linear layout against the far wall, to the center of the main floor. Now it opens onto the living and dining areas, all flooded with light. To push the mezzanine forward 8 feet, Farkas supported it with a continuous ribbon of steel that replicates the original exposed steel frame. The mezzanine’s wooden guard rail was replaced with translucent Lumicor panels. Design Within Reach barstools hug the restored bar left. A. Rudin barstools tuck beneath the Calacatta Caldia kitchen countertop.

THERE ARE TIMES WHEN SYNCHRONICITY CAN PLAY AN IMPORTANT ROLE IN OUR LIVES. For this professional Seattle couple, it came in the form of a loft for sale in 2005, when the family was happily ensconced in an updated traditional century-old home atop Queen Anne Hill. Located in the two top stories of a mid-rise building near the Space Needle, the loft seemed like the perfect place in which to spend their empty nester years after their children were grown and gone.

“The Queen Anne home was perfect for family living with a great view,” recalls the homeowner. “Its worst feature was the fact the living, dining and kitchen were each separate, which we knew wouldn’t suit our lifestyle when it was just the two of us.”

After renting the loft space for a decade, the couple turned to Steven Hensel of Hensel Design Studios, who had worked on their Queen Anne home, to discuss ways to transform the space to better fit their needs. “We were looking to ‘Thread the Needle,’” says the homeowner, “by keeping the industrial feel of concrete and steel, which was beautifully harsh and somewhat cold, to make it homier and more comfortable.” Hensel suggested bringing on Eggleston|Farkas Architects (EFA) to achieve the goal for this couple who, although wanting something cutting edge, timeless and comfortable, is also very passionate about cooking, art and entertaining.

“It was easy to recommend the firm, because I’d worked successfully with their team on many projects, including my own home,” says Hensel. “We had won a lot of awards together, but more importantly, all of the many clients were happy with the process and the results.”

After consulting with Hensel and the homeowners, EFA partner Allan Farkas thought the dominant features of the building’s core architecture should be maintained: its exposed steel frame, large, exposed timber wood structure and pipe cross braces. The kitchen crammed against a single wall, however, was a different matter.

“Instead of featuring the structural elements,” says Farkas, “the layout ignored it, and had one of the steel frames plowing past the cabinets and into the kitchen countertop.”

Thus, the main organizational move Farkas made was to free everything away from the wall, creating one big open space with the kitchen inserted in the center. “The credit for the kitchen move,” adds Hensel, “rests squarely on the architects’ shoulders following the clients desires. Though I had much input on the finishes, the brilliance of this layout comes from the architects. Placing it in the middle makes it become a stage of sorts to be enjoyed from so many angles, able to bring guests near the chefs at work.”

Farkas also suggested extending the mezzanine, which doubles as a home office and music room. Leaving the original staircase, cross braces and steel moment frame intact, he fashioned a new continuous steel frame to support the extended mezzanine floor. New C-Channel floor edge and handrail trim the Lumicor guardrail panels.

Calling the big picture very collaborative, Farkas adds that once LZL Construction of Bothell, Washington, came on board the net grew even wider as they consulted them weekly on how to make cost effective improvements in various ways. The fact that both Hensel and Farkas had worked with LZL Construction previously encouraged a seamless, stress-free workplace. “Because Steven and Allan had such a great, working relationship, and trusted one another,” says the homeowner, “the design went smoothly without a lot of iterations.”

After incorporating some of their favorite artwork from their previous home, the couple purchased two central pieces that define the living/dining areas – The Chrissie Hynde photo and Dixie signage – to enliven the space.

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LEFT A South African mask purchased during the couple’s travels to that country bisects the master bath’s dual vanity mirrors. Calacatta Caldia slab countertops. BELOW A smaller master bedroom enabled architects to provide more space for living areas. ABOVE The former kitchen was lined up against the wall where the dining room now enjoys open space. White walls replaced dark ones, bouncing light into the living area. An Italian textile adds a punch of color to the newly upholstered chairs.

Original concrete floors were ground for a more refined finish. Custom kitchen cabinets by Columbia Cabinets Northwest. Glulam beams utilized in the mezzanine extension add drama to kitchen ceiling.

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“We found the Dixie sign in a local vintage store in Georgetown,” says the homeowner, who admits his wife was the driving force when it came to the interior design. “Apparently, it was from a drive-in movie theatre in the south called ‘Dixieland.’”

Hensel reveled in making the space warm and inviting. “The fabrics, textures and colors presented an opportunity to express more feminine qualities. With both homeowners drawn to Italy, I found some very interesting Italian textiles along with a few indulgent pops of color.”

He addressed the massive cubic volume above the dining area with a Molo cloud-shaped chandelier. “Steven had initially picked out a chandelier that cost as much as a car,” jokes the homeowner, “whereas this one is made from paper and unfolds like an accordion, and we all love it.”

The couple applaud the transformation, calling it “dramatically different!”

“So often these Seattle condos are just boxes, with flat, dull, low-ceiling spaces that can be made interesting, but are not inherent in the space itself,” notes the homeowner. “We thought we’d landed a New York City loft when we found this space with hard-to-find high ceilings, concrete and steel construction and a 1,000 sq. ft. private terrace with a 360-degree-view of the city, mountains and Space Needle, which is virtually impossible to find.

The team’s collaborative work made this big space a great place to hang out, even when it’s just the two of us.”

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ABOVE The building’s exterior underwent clean up, new paint, added mechanical and storage space, enlarged terrace; clients added planters for additional greenery. TOP RIGHT Extending a holiday tradition from their previous home to year-round adornment, the homeowners hired a sign company to create and install the Peace sign on their unit. CENTER A view of both floors, includes Wolf range and Moda Vetro Airstrip backsplash. Bar at left was reconfigured with cabinets for storage installed beneath. BOTTOM Architects’ drawing of a continuous multi-function steel frame threaded through center of the space, which serves as an organizing element for plan, structural element for the expanded mezzanine, and support structure for barn doors. LOWER LEFT Mezzanine music room with Donghia sofa.

PROJECT SOURCES CONTRACTOR LZL Construction www.lzlconstruction.com ARCHITECT Eggleston Farkas Architects www.eggfarkarch.com INTERIOR DESIGN Hensen Design Studios www.henseldesignstudios.com APPLIANCES: Sub-Zero, Wolf; Plumbing Fixtures: Kohler

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Shoptalk l Allan Farkas, AIA

Before forming Eggleston/Farkas Architects in 1999, were you working as an architect in the Seattle area since you arrived there in 1989?

FARKAS I had worked as a cabinetmaker before moving to Seattle in 1989 for the graduate program in architecture at UW. During and after grad school, I worked at three architectural offices in town before John Eggleston and I founded Eggleston Farkas Architects in 1999.

Which art/artist/architect most informs your work?

FARKAS I am drawn to artists whose work is connected to its site, provides an experience of its place, and expresses how it was made. The work of Andy Goldsworthy, Robert Smithson, and James Turrell all apply. The most memorable show I’ve seen was Anne Hamilton’s 1992 “Accountings,” a transformation of the Henry Art Gallery. The installation played with your perceptions of sight, smell, and sound - using only candle smoke, wax, rusty metal tags, and live canaries.

It used to be that the only places to see new work were in 2-3 monthly publications and picking up an occasional monograph from Peter Miller Books. Now, there’s a limitless supply of architectural images available online (much of it excellent), which I find overwhelming. Instead, I turn back to the architects whose work I’ve been following for a while, such as Brian Mackay-Lyons, Glen Murcutt, Rick Joy, Peter Zumthor, and Wendell Burnett.

The common factor is that their work is designed as a response to its region and site, and is thoughtfully detailed, built, and crafted.

How do you find inspiration for a new project?

FARKAS Rather than coming from external sources, the inspiration is usually intrinsic to the project. My job is to find a design direction that takes advantage of the qualities of the site in meeting the owners’ interests and aspirations. It’s an iterative process, sketching different design ideas that relate to the site and program until they coalesce, forming a strong overall concept. At some point, thoughts about finish materials, the structural system, building codes, etc., come into play and further inform the design. And the owners’ budget is always in the background, setting appropriate limits to the project scope.

What would you be if you weren’t an architect?

FARKAS Unemployed.

What are your current interests?

FARKAS Hiking, which I don’t do as often as I’d like. I also find myself listening to a lot of podcasts – primarily science and technology, with some politics, linguistics and humor thrown in. This has mostly replaced my non-fiction reading on the same subjects.

Best place to spend a long weekend in the PNW?

FARKAS Just about anywhere on the San Juan Islands. The weekend starts as soon as you board the ferry. A particular treat is spending a family weekend on Decatur Island at a cabin we designed.

Owner, Eggleston Farkas Architects

Are there any new-to-the-market materials you’re excited to work with on upcoming projects?

FARKAS It’s always risky to work with new-to-the-market materials because there isn’t a track record for their reliability. That said, I have a client who will likely take the risk and use Daltile’s RevoTile as a DIY sweat-equity project.

I’m cautiously optimistic.

In some ways, the most interesting new products are those that are below the skin - such as improved insulation and membranes and high efficiency heating and lighting - allowing buildings to be more comfortable and reduce their environmental impact.

What would be your ideal project to tackle and why?

FARKAS The ideal project to tackle would incorporate an inspirational site, with an interesting program, and working with great people: a. I work on a limited number of projects at a time, and projects can last 1-2 years, so the most important thing for me is to enjoy working with the people on the team - owners, consultants, and contractors. If the chemistry is wrong, it won’t be fun, and problems (there are always problems) will be magnified. The goal is for the owners to move in, enjoying the process and loving the product. b. The project’s site is a primary inspiration for design, so I look forward to any project with a dramatic natural setting, an interesting context, or a striking existing building to work with. c. While every custom home design is unique, it’s nice to take on projects with different uses or building types now and again, be they multi-generational living (our Maunaloa House in Hawaii), dental offices (Belltown Dental & Brooks Dental Studio), a pie shop (Shoofly Pie), or a loft remodel.

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By reverse-positioning the living and dining areas upstairs on the top floor, Rogers and Hale give homeowners the opportunity to fully enjoy the spectacular views of downtown Seattle’s iconic Space Needle. A pair of Fleetwood doors open onto a balcony tucked between the two main rooms, while a floor-to-ceiling Fleetwood window provides a view downward into the first-floor entry foyer. The U-shaped central staircase with capped skylight rises directly behind it, opening onto the view.

SKYLINE LIVING written by DONNA PIZZI photography by VISTA ESTATE IMAGING

THIS LUXURIOUS CUSTOM-BUILT HOME LOCATED ON QUEEN ANNE HILL PAYS HOMAGE TO TRADITIONAL GEORGIAN STYLE ARCHITECTURE WITH A MODERN TWIST. DESIGNED AND CONSTRUCTED BY RICHARD ROGERS OF R&R DEVELOPMENT COMPANY IN CONCERT WITH SETH HALE OF MAS ARCHITECT, THE HOME’S FLEETWOOD WINDOWS AND DOORS PROVIDE UNOBSTRUCTED VIEWS FROM THE CASCADES TO THE OLYMPICS.

THE ROAD RICHARD ROGERS, CO-OWNER OF R&R DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, TRAVELLED to reach the level of creativity, fortitude and vision to become a high-end boutique real estate developer in greater Seattle is fascinating. Rogers began by building decks with his father, now his 50-50 partner on paper. While at University of Washington, he spent summers working for his uncle as low-man-on-the-totem-pole at Edifice Construction on high-end residential projects. While working as a Senior Audit Associate at KPMG for 3 years, he and his wife bought their first house on Queen Anne and remodeled it at night and on weekends.

“I was always attracted to building homes,” recalls Rogers, who left the accounting firm to work as a general contractor in 2010, before starting R&R Development Company in 2011.

Rogers teams regularly with Seattle architect Seth Hale of MAS Architecture with whom he enjoys realizing his vision. He typically contacts Hale before purchasing a property to get a hypothetical idea of the square footage available for building. In this case, the structurally unsound Craftsman was unsalvageable and had to be razed. “Rich is being kind calling it a Craftsman,” says Hale. “Its exterior was a mess, having been significantly remodeled in the 60s and 70s.”Although Hale was envisioning a totally contemporary home, Rogers wanted it to appear as if it had been there forever.

“Because of the 80’ of south-facing street frontage directly opposite the Space Needle and the shallow depth of the rather steep hillside site,” says Rogers, “I envisioned designing a modern luxury home based on a traditional Georgian architectural style.”

“The most difficult and challenging aspect of the Georgian concept,” says Hale, “was providing a well laid out interior while maintaining the central access of the exterior, and then bringing them both together.”

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Double pocket doors off the adjacent kitchen open onto the formal sitting room portion of the setback carriage house with ultra-modern exterior. Benjamin Moore Essex Green highlights walls/ceiling and traditional molding collection. Venetian plaster fireplace finish. Rogers chose a contrasting contemporary circular LED chandelier by West Elm to reiterate Space Needle’s design. RIGHT U-shaped central staircase positioned at rear of home reveals the spectacular view upon reaching top floor. Skylight capped stairwell brings in lots of light. Circa Nodes Collection stairwell sconces add linear appeal to the traditional molding reiterated in adjacent carriage house sitting room.

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The men solved that problem by reversing the layout, moving the living, dining and kitchen to the upper floor, where they could take advantage of the spectacular views. “That allowed the main living space, which opens onto the modern carriage house sitting room extension, to be really open,” says Hale.

The floor below maintains the entry element that directs visitors to the upper floor via a large skylight capped stairwell. Three of the four bedrooms, including the master suite and closet, are compartmentalized on the entry floor, while the guest room suite is found in the daylight basement, which is 5’ below grade, but still has views of the Space Needle.

Rogers supervises every detail of the design, acting, in effect, not only as developer and hands-on contractor, but also as home and interior designer as well when selecting the home’s high-end finishes. Parquet style white oak herringbone flooring is just one of the traditional elements Rogers insisted be included on every floor. The master bath and spacious shower feature Carrera marble walls and Zero Design Sabbia - Pental Surfaces flooring in Gobi Gray. The beauty of his Mont Blanc quartzite kitchen island countertop is its durability, making cleanup easy, while avoiding the usual wear, tear and stains commonly found with marble countertops.

“Having chosen Sherwin Williams Pearly White for the kitchen wall color,” says Rogers, “meant I had to find just the right balance between it and the 8” x 8” creamy white wall tile - Empyrean Ice by Daltile - that has charcoal veins throughout, which complimented both the inset Shaker cabinetry and the Vermont black honed basaltino countertops I had specified.”

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Master suite shower features dual Brizo luxe gold rain showerheads from the Litze collection. White Carrera honed marble walls extend throughout. Black matte exterior cast iron Kateryn Signature Hardware bathtub ties to shaker style cabinets at right. TOP Two-sided Cressy fireplace – Astria Allume - separates master bedroom suite from master closet. RIGHT Floating dual vanity crowned by West Elm Sculptural Glass pendants echo three triple bulb pendants found over kitchen island. Fleetwood window to patio.

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Sub-Zero trio of beverage cooler, freezer and refrigerator is crowned by warm American walnut cabinetry that adds visual contrast to white oak herringbone flooring. Three West Elm Sculptural Glass pendants in Champagne provide task lighting over island with Mont Blanc quartzite countertop.

Free-hanging shelves painted to match shaker cabinets below add dimension to the Fleetwood awning windows that flank the Wolf range and the 8� x 8� Empyrean Ice wall tile.

Convenient pot filler on range backsplash. .

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PROJECT SOURCES CONTRACTOR R&R Development Company www.rrdevelopment.com ARCHITECT MAS Architecture www.masarchitecture.com INTERIOR DESIGN R&R Development Company www.rrdevelopment.com WINDOWS & DOORS Fleetwood Windows & Doors www.fleetwoodusa.com INTERIOR FURNISHINGS: RD Interiors; Appliances: Sub-Zero, Wolf; Plumbing Fixtures: Brizo

To bring the traditional Georgian style found on the exterior indoors, Rogers chose a charcoal limestone fireplace surround as the living room’s central point of reference. A pair of built-in shaker glass front cabinets adjoin the visual anchoring point.

“The reason I work with Rich,” says Hale, “is because he’s a very atypical developer. It’s not often you find people as knowledgeable as Rich, or with such an excellent sense of design.”

There were significant costs to developing a custom home on a steep site, but Rogers saw it through. Hale pushed for the large skylight capped staircase, which added some financial hardship, but Rogers agreed, and the results reaped a lot of natural light.

“On the other hand, I wanted more contemporary materials for the exterior, but Rich went with the masonry textured material and real stucco, not cement Hardie board siding you see on every new townhome in America, which gave the home a real feeling of quality.”

Finally, the upper deck is the home’s crowning glory with nearly 1,000 sq. ft. of livable space, replete with Wolf BBQ, beverage cooler and linear fireplace.

“One thing I try to do,” says Rogers, who restricts his work to one custom home per year, “is build the highest quality home on the market at the time.”

TOP RD Interiors fashioned the home’s interior furnishings. West Elm Champignon chandelier adds modernism to traditional fireplace and cabinetry. CENTER Aspen colored Norman size brick and real stucco add Georgian style to exterior.

Steel lentils frame Fleetwood windows. Vertical black tongue-groove siding on carriage house. BOTTOM Hard Ipe wood rooftop decking, linear fireplace. Capped skylight right.

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Shoptalk l Richard Rogers

Many of your homes appear to have a strong focus on both user experience and natural light, is this correct? Can you tell us more about this?

ROGERS R&R Development Company creates luxury homes, built on spec, yet at the quality level of high-end custom homes. As a boutique firm, we work toward a level of detail throughout our development process that you likely will not find with most other larger spec builders. User experience and natural light are extremely important to us, but those are only two of the many factors we consider when designing our homes, including architectural style, overall size, choice of rooms, floorplans and room layouts, amenities, finish details... the list goes on.

The livability of the home for the home buyer as well as the home’s architectural influence in the neighborhood where we plan to build are both at the forefront of our minds throughout the process. As we strive to develop the most luxurious home in the area, we ensure it is a home that both the new buyer and all the neighbors will love.

What sparked your interest in residential development?

ROGERS I have been surrounded by both residential and commercial development since I was born. My grandfather, uncle, and cousin on one side of my family were all general contractors. My parents also invested in spec developments when I was growing up on O’ahu.

The house where we lived in Hawaii Kai was a spec investment by my parents and built by my grandfather and uncle. During that time, my dad, who is also my business partner in R&R, was at Hemmeter Corporation, where he oversaw the financing and development of massive hotel resorts, including the Hilton Waikoloa, Westin Maui, Westin Kauai (now the Kauai Marriott) and Hyatt Regency in Lahaina. I was just a kid then, but I remember going to a few of the grand openings of those amazing resorts.

Later, I helped my dad frame and trim out the house my family owned when I was in high school in Lake Stevens, WA. While I was studying Accounting and Information Systems at UW Foster School of Business, I worked summers at Edifice Construction, where I gained more hands-on experience in high-end residential construction in Seattle. Considering all of the above, it would be safe to say that I have been surrounded by residential and commercial development my entire life.

What is your ultimate goal when it comes to your work?

ROGERS One aspect of construction development that surprised me early on was the amount of relationships I made with the various people with whom we work. This is a huge benefit to me on a personal level. Plus, the positive camaraderie helps with the efficiency and quality of our developments. We all get along very well and know how to work with each other. I plan to continue working in luxury residential development and diversify into commercial projects with a residential component. I’d like to develop condominium towers but still continue building luxury single family homes. That type of portfolio is very attractive to me. No matter the direction we move toward, however, my goal for our work will be to continually provide the highest quality, most luxurious residences in any location at a given time, wherever we develop.

Co-Owner R&R Development Company

What’s the best way to spend a weekend in the Northwest?

ROGERS With my wife and two kids! Our daughter is 5 and son just turned 1, and I’m quickly learning how fast time seems to go by when they are so young.

I put long hours into our developments during the week but don’t want to sacrifice too much weekend time with my family during these amazing years. We recently moved from Seattle to Woodway, which was a very welcome change of pace for us.

Sometimes, we’ll spend the weekend at home. Our property in Woodway is large and provides plenty of outdoor space with a big yard and old growth trees where we play with the kids and build forts.

Moving out of Seattle also means we can now experience the city from a new perspective as visitors. Working around our daughter’s soccer and swim lessons, we enjoy spending weekend days visiting our old neighborhood in Queen Anne or soaking up sunny days out on the beach at Alki. Our daughter is also learning to ski, so more of our weekends are spent up at Snoqualmie or Steven’s Pass, or we’ll take a few extra days to head up to Whistler. The Pacific Northwest is an outdoors lover’s paradise.

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EYE ON DESIGN

Perfect your view, with the Digital Sofa by designers Gabriele Assmann and Alfred Kleene for Roche Bobois. These comfortable sofas have a very unique shape that creates a variety of seating depths. At the ends, the back cushions create cosy alcoves where you can snuggle up or stretch out completely.

Paired here with structure in natural aluminium Ovni Up Cocktail Tables by designer Vincenzo Maiolino. (available in many colours of matte or glossy lacquer and Spectra). Available through Roche Bobois www.roche-bobois.com

Inspired by classic materials with a designer’s touch, the Preston Marble Console Table unites a wrought iron frame with tapered legs in a gunmetal finish supporting two white inlaid marble shelves with live edges. Available through Designer Furniture Galleries, www.dfgseattle.com

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Draycott Sconce reads both timeless and minimal. Made of natural iron and ivory resin candle sleeves. www.jgarnerhome.com

1) A delicate interplay of lightness and form, the Isa Porcelain Bowl is made of fine bone china in a white finish. Bone china is a durable form of porcelain composed of clay, bone ash and other minerals. Designer Furniture Galleries, www.dfgseattle.com 2) Tiny coco beads in a soft white finish hand-woven over a metal frame, the Greta Coco Bead Pendant, through Designer Furniture Galleries, www.dfgseattle.com 4) Add a graphic moment with fabric by Lee Jofa: (top) Bare Twig Trellis, (below) Cadre in Clay, from www.kravet.com 4) A lovely pairing of tonal neutrals, Loloi P0942 pillow, www.loloirugs.com 5) Thoughtful carving and a beautiful hand-finish detail Bliss Studio’s Sine Sideboard. Through your design professional, www.blissstudio.com 6) Timeless top stitching, a new traditional style slightly curved frame, and oak base give Lee Industries chair exceptional modern comfort. Through www.jgarnerhome.com

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David Austin, winner of 25 Chelsea Flower Show Gold Medal Awards, has spent 60 years breeding the world’s most lush, fragrant roses - 9 shrub roses:. Here a few excellent choices selected for their prized fragrance: 1) Gertrude Jekyll, for famed English gardener - pink with Old Rose fragrance. 2) Lady Emma Hamilton, red buds, tangerine blooms - award-winning fruity fragrance. 3) Emily Brontë, soft pink, apricot centered blooms - strong Tea scent. 4) Tea Clipper, apricot quartered rosettes with strong scent. 5) Princess Anne, a healthy pink rose, with character, like namesake. 6) Abraham Darby, pink, apricot, yellow deeply cupped blooms, sharp fragrance. 7) Jude The Obscure, Guava and sweet white wine scented yellow blooms. 8) Golden Celebration, one of the largest flowered English Roses - yellow blooms. 9) The Ancient Mariner, inspired

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One of the true joys of summer comes from dining alfresco! If you have a large family or love to entertain, or both, a gorgeous teak dining table will provide timeless beauty and durability for years to come. The Hudson collection by Kingsley Bate is crafted from a blend of premium teak and all-weather wicker. Dining chairs may be used with or without cushions. This dining set is shown with the Hyannis teak table and the Hudson side and arm chairs in Natural Cord weaving. Available through J. Garner Home. www.jgarnerhome.com

From the creativity of designer Sergio Bicego comes SABA’s Pixel sofa, featuring a series of elements that can be freely combined. The arm and backrests can be removed from the bases to form endless new arrangements. The feather-padded seat cushions feature special quilted covers which highlight the limitless possibilities for mixing the fabrics to create a new and unique sofa every time. Shown here with the Hex Table deigned by Enzo Berti. Available through Alchemy Collections www.alchemycollections.com

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Capture the feeling of an endless of summer in your home with luscious cantaloupe hues. A gentle color, its soft undertone of pastel orange and earth tones announces a sense of artistic free spirit. Try pairing this subtle hue with natural woods, wickers, and gentle greys. Anything goes as long as you love it!

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Available through Designer Furniture Galleries www.dfgseattle.com 2. INSPIRED HOUSE PLANT Whether you are looking to create a terrarium centerpiece or arrange an artful display of air plants, this book will provide the tools you need. www.powells.com 3. NO EXAGGERATION Slim, tapered oak with arms wrapped in vintage leather frames a floating seat covered in natural linen. Reuben Dining Chair through J Garner Home. www.jgarnerhome.com 4. STYLE SETTER Define your room with the handmade, showstopping, Reflect Rug from Ligne Pure. Available through Alchemy Collections. www.alchemycollections.com 5. MELON + CLAY A complement of texture and pattern, Loloi pillows (front) P4146 (behind) P0893 www.loloirugs.com

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Williams’ architectural design lends new importance to the master by placing it above the garage now tucked out of sight below.

Privacy comes from a wraparound concrete balcony. Shapiro Ryan’s wide concrete walkway rises elegantly through the graduated, terraced minimalist landscape, with grass eye-break before Williams’ wood and steel fencing perched atop concrete. RIGHT Walnut-stained oak staircase with steel railings travels from garage to Quantum entry door and black-stained sapele mahogany windows with aluminum cladding.

HILLSIDE MODERN written by DONNA PIZZI photography by WILL AUSTIN

AWARD-WINNING ARCHITECT LANE WILLIAMS OF LANE WILLIAMS ARCHITECTS OF SEATTLE TEAMED WITH LANDSCAPE DESIGNERS CLARE RYAN AND MARTHA SHAPIRO OF SHAPIRO RYAN DESIGN TO TRANSFORM THIS 1966 CLYDE HILL RAMBLER INTO A MODERN RESIDENCE WHOSE FORMERLY INTRUSIVE GARAGE NOW DISAPPEARS BELOW GROUND, ALLOWING ARCHITECTURE AND NEW LANDSCAPE TO FIT GRACEFULLY INTO THE NEIGHBORHOOD.

Working from the clients’ desire for light and airy feel inside and out, Williams’ open floor plan is punctuated by an exposed, blackened steel beam traversing the slightly sloping metal roof. A concrete hearth on the double-sided Ortal Space Creator fireplace echoes the use of modernist poured-in-place material. Stained oak flooring grounds the American Black Walnut island and refrigerator cabinetry. Staircase leads downward to garage. Living room Quantum windows feature Triple-Black stained mahogany interiors.

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A FEW YEARS BEFORE LANE WILLIAMS ARCHITECTS was brought on to transform this single-story 1960s Clyde Hill rambler into a modern, two-story home, the homeowners asked Shapiro Ryan Design, LLC, to create a terraced backyard landscape. This Seattle bedroom community, known for its large properties, had plenty of acreage to satisfy this professional couple’s desire for both a basketball court and a vegetable garden. “They hired us,” recalls Clare Ryan, “to redesign the broken-down sports court, create a play area for their children and a terraced, raised-bed vegetable garden.”

In 2016, the couple contacted Lane Williams, AIA, with whom Shapiro Ryan often worked, to extensively remodel their modest rambler. After an exchange of ideas working from a collection of images and sources of inspiration, Williams presented three different design concepts. “In most cases,” says Williams, “clients don’t simply pick one, but give me feedback on each, from which we come back with two more ideas, until we’ve worked through those options and arrive at a good, solid plan, with all the relevant details inside and out.”

Perhaps the most transformative alteration from the original architecture was Williams’ idea to maintain most of its footprint while expanding the modest home’s square footage to 4,500 sq. ft. and relocating the garage from the main floor to the lower level. “The concrete garage structure,” explains Williams, “provides an economical, substantial base beneath the main floor, with the concrete acting as structure, siding, and interior wall finish, while also creating a waterproof plant balcony for the master bedroom.” Relocating the original too-small garage from its overly prominent position atop the home’s driveway to a more obscured location beneath the master bedroom meant the garage doors would not dominate the front of the house.

Then, he turned the layout on its axis, making what was once the living room the master bedroom enrobed by a concrete balcony. The former driveway is now a beautifully landscaped entrance with a broad, poured-in-place cement walkway whose graduated steps slow one’s pace past a plethora of Japanese-inspired plantings – Red Dragon maple, Dwarf Mondo grass, Dwarf pittosporum Wheeler’s Dwarf and spikey Yucca.

Adjoining the entry is a cloistered courtyard off the family room that acts as a buffer from street traffic. “The courtyard becomes a private garden viewed from the family room,” says Williams, “visible through a large Weiland sliding door that disappears into a wall pocket.”

A vertically installed new fiber cement product by James Hardie Company – V-rustic siding – finishes the exterior, found replicated in the metal roof ’s trim fabricated from the same dark gray product. Williams’ sloping metal roof sits atop a custom gutter system with a flexible membrane liner. Although the gutters disappear, twin large steel tube downspouts add a striking, yet pragmatic element to the architecture. “If one downspout gets clogged,” explains Williams, “the other will still function.”

When the women first worked on the landscaping, access to the backyard, says Clare, was mostly relegated to a door off the garage. After moving the garage to the new basement level, Williams not only improved access to the backyard, but added enough square footage to include a guest bedroom, two children’s bedrooms and a multi-purpose arts and crafts room with home office.

One of the inspirational images the couple offered the team was a photograph of a Japanese restaurant in Mexico with a screen protecting its exterior courtyard. “Such imagery is not meant to copy, but to help me understand what appeals to homeowners visually and functionally,” says Williams, who proceeded to sketch the details of a courtyard screen with wood and steel atop a steel plate on a concrete wall. “We tried to replicate Lane’s design for the fencing along both sides of the property,” says Martha Ryan, “but it would have been too costly, so we paid homage to his design aesthetic using only wood fencing instead.”

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TOP An Acer Emperor maple graces the courtyard looking through the Weiland sliding door into family room. Patio landscape design with poured-in-place 2x4 concrete pavers interrupted by thermalled basalt pavers countered with polished black pebbles. L-shaped cement bench backed by crème de mint Pittosporum. Living room seen through Quantum aluminum clad windows beyond. BELOW Beyond the raised vegetable gardens stands a colorful Sangu Kaku Japanese maple Coral Bark set against a Ficus Carica tree. Concrete retaining wall at right, children’s bedrooms below.

Together, Williams, Shapiro, and Ryan created a seamless transition from outside in, bearing in mind the homeowner’s desire for a clean, modern aesthetic throughout. “We love working with Lane,” says Shapiro. “His architectural design sense is always consistent, which enables us to stick to his aesthetic, and also make the clients happy.”

Williams often lets them work independently, feeding off his design. “On this project,” says Ryan, “it pushed us to think beyond our initial preference of a lot of plants and detail to something new, different and simpler.”

“The landscape was a very critical element to the overall design,” agrees Williams, who starts his work with pencil sketches. “As the design evolves, we build a 3D-virtual model that the clients can walk around and through on their own device. We show the exterior materials, siding, and roofing, interior finish details, lighting, and cabinets. By the time we have completed the model, the contractor, Stuart Feldt of W.S. Feldt in this case, can rely upon the model when his team is building the house.”

The homeowners say they are thrilled with how the design was able to capture their vision. “It blends indoor and outdoor spaces with an open floor plan, and a place for us to spend time with our friends and family,” they say.

PROJECT SOURCES CONTRACTOR WS Feldt General Contractor www.wsfeldt.com ARCHITECT Lane Williams Architects, PC www.lanewilliams.com LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT Shapiro Ryan Design www.shapiroryandesign.com APPLIANCES: Lynx, Vent-A-Hood; Plumbing Fixtures: Hansgrohe, Toto, Victoria+Albert

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Shoptalk l Lane Williams, AIA

Who or what were the early influencers in your career?

WILLIAMS At the University of Washington, I had some excellent professors that included Bob Small, Galen Minah, Grant Hildebrand, and Doug Zuberbuhler.

Most of what I needed to know about architecture was learned in my three years there. In my first couple years of practice, I was fortunate to learn from Richard Hobbs and Jim Olson. And then there were the works of architects whom I greatly admire, like masters of mid-century modern architecture Richard Neutra and Rudolph Schindler.

What is your take on sustainable design?

WILLIAMS We encourage clients to salvage existing structures, when feasible, and to not build more house than they really need. The addition of green features such as roof gardens and solar panels are great, but don’t necessarily offset what may already be a large carbon footprint. Nearly every new home is now super-insulated, with high efficiency heating and ventilation, so the steps we take beyond those requirements are often subtle. We like to use woods from the Pacific Northwest, which are a renewable and carbon-neutral resource, and minimize the use of materials that have a large carbon footprint, like steel.

As a specialist in custom home design, is there a particular size or type of project that you prefer?

WILLIAMS We see a fairly large range of projects, with some under 2,500 square feet and others exceeding 5,000 square feet. Most are intended to be true family homes, with serious budget limitations, and not a weekend getaway or expansive estate. There is still great satisfaction in working that middle ground. But the best project experiences are when I have the opportunity to design a new home for a former client. The communication and trust essential to good work are already established.

Best way to spend a weekend in Seattle?

WILLIAMS Our residential neighborhoods are what make Seattle special, with endless possibilities for walking tours and scenic drives. My own neighborhood, Queen Anne Hill, includes Kerry Park with outstanding views of the downtown skyline and Elliott Bay. Be sure to diverge from the well-beaten tourist path, and meander up the hill to Queen Anne Avenue and some of the tree-lined streets filled with a mix off classic and modern homes. Stop at one of our excellent coffee shops and enjoy an outdoor table to watch the passing scene. Lunch at the Hilltop Ale House, and enjoy dinner—be sure to book ahead—at How To Cook A Wolf.

What would you like to be remembered for?

WILLIAMS One of my greatest pleasures is revisiting homes I designed 10 or 20 years ago, and seeing them enjoyed by my clients, and sometimes by current owners who purchased from my clients. I stress the importance of livability in my designs, and the proof of that is when the design ages well, with durable materials, a comfortable floor plan, and flexibility in accommodating changing family needs. I want to be remembered as the architect who prioritized livability over fashion.

Has anything in your recent travels provided new inspiration?

WILLIAMS In a recent visit to the southern Pacific coast of Mexico, I toured Casa Wabi, a retreat for working artists designed by the superb Japanese architect Tadao Ando. It is elegant in its simplicity and understatement, with an aesthetic that has universal, timeless appeal.

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CHARGED WITH SEEMINGLY IMPOSSIBLE GUIDELINES TO BUILD A MODERN HOME ON PRIME MERCER ISLAND WATERFRONT PROPERTY, BRAD STURMAN OF STURMAN ARCHITECTS, INC., JOINED HOME-

OWNERS, CONTRACTOR GALLAGHER CO., AND INTERIOR DESIGNER GWENAËL DUMONT OF ID BY GWEN, TO MEET NOT ONLY THE PERMITTING DEMANDS, BUT ALSO CREATE AN ARTFUL, CLEAN-LINED HOME PERFECT FOR THE FAMILY’S NEEDS.

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THE HOME THAT ONCE SAT ON THIS PRIME MERCER ISLAND WATERFRONT PROPERTY was built in the late 1960s, with one of its multi-level roofs rising to a church-like spire that was visible from the surrounding waters of Lake Washington. The five-sided property – two of which are on the lake – presented a challenging dynamic for architect Brad Sturman of Sturman Architects, Inc., who was also faced with complex technical issues, such as city setback requirements and neighborhood design review committee rules. “No new home could be built that would further obstruct the views of homes uphill,” says Sturman, “than what had previously existed.”

Sturman was approached by Jillian and Collin Hagstrom when they were still prospective buyers to do a feasibility study on razing the existing home, whose triangular spaces left little room for furniture placement, and building a new one on the odd shaped lot. Sturman also recommended the contractor, Tom Gallagher of Gallagher Co., who, as it turns out, had gone to the same school as the prospective buyers.

“I alerted the couple,” recalls Sturman, “to the watercourses that directed storm drainage on two sides of the property, which further restricted how the new home could be situated on the lot.” He also contracted biologist consultants and surveyors to design an appropriate response to the city requirements.

To answer the homeowners’ desire for the unusual juxtaposition of a Modern Nantucket look paired with Northwest Contemporary design, Sturman blended the two to create a uniquely modern Lakehouse with a flat roof at center, three flying roofs around it and a water view from every room.

Sturman also recommended interior designer Gwenaël Dumont of ID by Gwen of Mercer Island, a native of Biarritz, France, who grew up on the ocean and understood the homeowners’ desire for interiors reminiscent of a simple vacation style home suitable for a family with three girls.

“It was a unique project,” says Sturman. “I’ve done a lot of Northwest contemporary sloping roof style homes, as well as traditional work, too. I knew we could do some low-pitch roofs and still make it more of a beach house feel, but ABOVE Sturman used 10” Boral tongue and groove painted shiplap planks graduated to 6” planks to break up the façade.

Custom white-washed brick entry wing wall. Stained door; Marvin sidelights. Lower level includes children’s bedrooms, art studio, spa, workout room, laundry, and storage. LEFT Dumont reiterates black, white, and gold palette throughout entry: painted wood paneling, steel staircase, Visual Comfort Cubist pendant, Arteriors sconces, hex-shaped table, and artwork.

French doors flank Marvin aluminum clad windows.

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Dumont laid out the custom stained tongue and groove chevron wood flooring in entry by Salisbury Woodwork of Bainbridge Island. Shiplap wall and TV surround contrasts with waxed blackened steel fireplace and black indigo herringbone stone insert. J Redmond sectional with stone fabric faces off with pair of cognac Dorado leather-trimmed chairs from J Garner Home. White oak stained shelving echoes kitchen cabinetry. Marvin windows open to water view.

Sturman’s custom walnut trimmed archways are an eye-catching detail.

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ABOVE Dual islands feature waterfall Pental quartz countertops. Woodway Woodwork cabinetry with Ashley Norton hardware. Dumont and homeowner chose unique black porcelain slab from Pental as backsplash and perimeter countertops. Gold bracketed French bistro glass shelving adds contrast. Visual Comfort Robinson gold pendants. RIGHT Master Bath Kohler tub with Purist Modern Gold finish tub filler and faucets; black Emtek hardware. Arteriors Haynes sconces. Modern Grey 12x24 porcelain Statements Tile flooring.

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there was no single image of a Northwest contemporary roofline that had a Nantucket feel.” In the end, Sturman utilized shiplap exterior siding painted white and contrasted it with black aluminum clad Marvin windows to reinforce the modern Lakehouse style with a contemporary feel, owing to the various roof slopes.

Dumont came on board after all Sturman’s plans had been drawn and approved by the City and neighborhood design committee, and the framing had begun. “I had to jump in really fast,” recalls Dumont, who says she really ‘clicked’ with the homeowners, who were driving the project. “Jillian had tons of magazine clippings and Pinterest boards, so it was easy for me to understand what she wanted.”

Sturman had worked with Dumont on another project and knew they worked well together. “We’re both opinionated,” he says, “yet respectful of one another’s visions. I tend to get really involved in the

interior design – not the decorating – but in the materials, finishes and details. She’d say, ‘Let’s do a metal fireplace’. She’d sketch it and I’d deal with the fabricator.”

“We had weekly meetings,” adds Dumont, “during which we were always reviewing such central decisions as the right stain for the wood flooring and cabinets. Brad would give his opinion whenever necessary, and then let me and the homeowner work alone together.”

A key image of white brick led the team down a rabbit hole for a while. “We couldn’t find anything in the Pacific Northwest that was whitewashed like that picture,” says Dumont. Brad proposed using a local gray brick for the entry wing wall, but the women were envisioning something bright, fresh, and representative of a vacation feel often seen on the East Coast. “Brad found a brick that he had the contractor white-wash with different colors until we found what we were envisioning, because we didn’t want to give up on that idea!” recalls Dumont.

“The white-washed, brick entry wing wall, chimney, fireplace, and barbeque center further reinforces the East Coast character,” adds Brad.

“The wood entry eyebrow roof and exposed steel deck frame at the waterfront side reflects the Northwest Contemporary side.”

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Sturman expanded the home’s living area by creating a large, heated outdoor room at both levels with fireplace and entertainment center. The in-ground spa and lower house bar bring family activities and entertaining outdoors into the yard. The landscape design by Shapiro Ryan Design responded to both the waterfront environmental requirements and watercourse setback issues by creating a low maintenance Northwest feel.

Every construction detail answered the family’s needs, including laying gypcrete underflooring between floors so as not to disturb the sleeping children below. “We even designed a little office with a barn door off the kitchen for the kids to do homework,” says Sturman, “which is pretty cool.”

“Exactly,” says Dumont. “The clients wanted a simple, barefoot vacation home vibe – easy, not formal – casual with nothing ostentatious. Everything about it is fresh, airy, and bright and different from most other Northwest homes.”

Jillian and Collin say they enjoyed working closely with the design team and general contractor on the evolution of the design from the architectural creative design, which responded to all the site constraints, to the interior design details and selections that made their new home feel so uniquely personal.

ABOVE Dining room, adjacent to both kitchen and pantry on one side and living area on other, views covered deck through La Cantina multi-slide glass door. The soffit aligns with roof plane change above. Grids on custom buffet matches pattern on master walk-in closet barn door. A mix of geometric patterns, including Leathercraft host chair fabric, the Four Hands “Spider” crossed table legs and buffet doors, all from J Garner Home. Restoration Hardware chandelier.

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PROJECT SOURCES CONTRACTOR Gallagher & Co www.gallagherco.net ARCHITECT Sturman Architects www.sturmanarchitects.com INTERIOR DESIGN ID by Gwen www.idbygwen.com APPLIANCES Wolf, Sub-Zero, Miele, Zephyr, Plumbing Fixtures: Waterstone, Kohler, Elkay, Insinkerator, Toto, Emtek, Top Knobs

Shoptalk l Brad Sturman, AIA

Was architecture something you were attracted to from childhood?

STURMAN As a child I was into art and fascinated by how things were put together. I’d take apart camera lenses, radios and experiment with various art projects promoted by our parents who took us to ceramic and drawing classes, and other after-school programs. As a result, I developed both a technical perspective on how things might go together as well as an artistic bent.

At 13, I experienced the jewelry and goldsmith industry, after my mother had me clean two family-owned jewelry stores in Seattle. When the jewelers there allowed me to work with some of their equipment, I began to develop a knack for jewelry manufacturing. By 16, I was an experienced jeweler, working weekends and summers during high school and college. That jewelry design experience and the portfolio of my custom pieces got me admitted into architectural school.

My first exposure to architecture occurred when my father asked my uncle, a Seattle architect, for design assistance in remodeling our home. Watching that process and experiencing the construction inspired me. Later, my first architectural job, a hands-on experience in the design world, was also for my uncle.

Could you talk about the early days of your firm? How has the firm evolved?

STURMAN I spent 10 years working for 5 different firms in Boston and Seattle, before starting my own business. At 34, I had a small office in Pioneer Square, Seattle, working solo, doing everything from client interaction, sketches and all my own computer drafting. I became a workaholic, which is what it took to make it. The Microsoft boom enabled me to land a large residential project and eventually, I was able to hire an architectural drafter and grow my firm to 16 people doing residential and light commercial projects.

Like many architectural offices, we have experienced the ups and downs of the market. We survived the 1990s dotcom bust, the 2008 downturn, and now are dealing with COVID-19 virus issue. Today, in my 24th year in business, I know how to deal with these fluctuations and remain busy with a smaller but experienced staff specializing in custom residential projects.

Many of your projects have a strong focus on both user experience, natural light, and integration into the surrounding landscape. Can you tell us more about this?

STURMAN I have always believed in a wholistic approach to design. A good design responds to multiple issues, including overall site orientation to establish morning and evening sunlight. The integration into landscape is so important to both respect the natural environment and how the project fits with natural slopes and views. Special attention is always placed on interior flow from space-to-space and room relationships. I’ve always said that every window has a specific meaning for both the interior space and exterior character. The simplest design usually takes the longest time to resolve all the complex issues.

Are there special considerations in approaching architectural design in the Northwest?

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STURMAN Northwest Architecture reflects our weather, natural environment, water access and mountain views. Large roof overhangs help protect windows, doors, and siding from our excessive rains. I am seeing an evolution in that design owing to the development of better water barriers and more focus on water management from roofs and overall project sites. I am also seeing a mix of designs styles, influenced no doubt by people moving to this area from other parts of the country. We are now merging the old Northwest Style sometimes into a transitional style reflecting our clients’ lifestyle.

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The once sterile lawn-centric landscape of this Lake Washington home now boasts a magnificently terraced, environmentally and wildlife friendly landscape

by Paul Broadhurst replete with newly-designed guest house left, and an infinity pool - all of which slopes gently down to the water’s edge with meandering paths and a pebble beach secured by logs and boulders handpicked from a quarry in the Cascades. The landscape design became a pilot project for Green Shores for Homes, an EPA-funded initiative to promote healthy soft shorelines.

A NATURE-LOVING WATERFRONT SANCTUARY written by DONNA PIZZI photography by CLAIRE TAKACS

BRITISH BORN PAUL R. BROADHURST OF BROADHURST + ASSOCIATES of Seattle may be an award-winning environmental scientist, shoreline restorationist, landscape designer and artist, but his sleuthing talents are akin to Agatha Christie and his artfully terraced garden design alive with color and natural elements for this lakeside home is reminiscent of famed British horticulturist, garden designer and artist Gertrude Jekyll.

At work on a neighboring Lake Washington garden in 2011, Broadhurst noticed the adjacent property had a failing bulkhead, spurred no doubt, by the sterile landscape with little more than weekly-mown grass with run-off probably going into the lake. The bulkhead design was also causing wave velocity to mount rather than dissipate and be forced back into the lake, where it scoured the bottom, discouraging plant and wildlife.

Homeowners Pamela and the late Al Bendich, who spent 2.5 years looking for a lakefront home with frontage sans severe drop off, purchased the neighboring property in 2006, knowing their grandchildren would enjoy frolicking on its expansive lawn. As the years passed, the only wildlife attracted to the property were Canadian geese, whose droppings were significantly lowering the lawn’s enjoyment. Thus, Pamela, who had always been the gardener in the family, began eyeing the neighbors’ landscape design.

“It was more natural and organic than the 155 ft. of our concrete bulkhead and landscape of lawn,” she says. “Al and I would peek over into the neighbors’ yard to scope it out and began talking to Paul.”

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“The Benedichs had previously owned a condo overlooking Seattle’s Olympic Sculpture Garden, where they met and befriended a marine biologist who talked about the benefits of naturalizing the waterfront,” recalls Broadhurst. “As a result, they were interested in exploring a better way to bring more wildlife to their garden.”

Broadhurst and Pamela hit it off immediately, working hand-in-glove to create the landscape design, including a gradual slope down to a pebble beach armored with logs at the water’s edge. “The initial planning was a lot of fun,” says Pamela. “With a quarter acre of lawn, it was like having a clean slate to work with.”

The two enjoyed volleying plant ideas and colors back and forth. “I think of plants as architectural,” says Pamela, “and, like Paul, I like a lot of variation in color and plenty of perennials so there will always be something blooming throughout the year.”

Since Broadhurst had more knowledge of the native Pacific Northwest varieties that were required for the 10-15 feet along the shoreline, he proposed a kayak trip for the entire family to visitit Yellow Island Nature

LEFT The pathway down to the pebble beach is trimmed with wooly thyme. Hardstem bulrushes protect against wave erosion and stabilize soil. Custom pathway lights

by Broadhurst + Associates. ABOVE The residence now perches above the terraced garden laid out with geometric features ala Kandisky’s Composition 8, including the circular recessed terrace with firepit abutting the Fescue Meadow and Log Bench Lookout.

Broadhurst relocated the guest house in the distance pocket glass walls that open to garden. Easy-to-clean Pennsylvania Bluestone floors that flow outdoors help guesthouse double as pool house.

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TOP LEFT A hands-on collaborator, Pamela always wanted to be on site when something specific was happening.

“Having someone you can trust like Paul was just magical!”

Oregon Sunshine foreground, blue Tritelleia Laxa “Queen Fabiola” and Henderson’s Checker Mallow hug Guest house, where pocket glass walls open to garden. Easyto-clean Pennsylvania Bluestone floors that flow outdoors help guesthouse double as pool house. CENTER LEFT A sitting wall with black granite cap provides a place to reflect. White Matilija Poppies (with yellow centers) angle toward pool and bloom through summer. BOTTOM LEFT Inspired by Kandinsky’s Composition 8 print that hangs in his office, Broadhurst reiterated its shapes throughout the landscape design, including the triangular nose of the infinity pool puncturing the circular catchment basin below.

ABOVE Where only lawn once sloped toward the failing bulkhead, now a black infinity pool backed by boulders and vegetation are at the heart of the family compound.

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Conservancy. “When clients are about to embark on a landscape project this big and this costly,” he says, “I like to find as many ways as possible of firing their imagination. Since Yellow Island is covered in wildflowers not found on the mainland, I thought it would inspire them. Indeed, many of the flowers and bulbs ultimately chosen for their garden were first seen and appreciated during that trip.”

When Broadhurst suggested the Bendichs put a black infinity pool into the mix, the couple asked their grandchildren whether they wanted to keep the existing sports court or add a pool. “Their answer was a quick yes,” recalls Pamela.

The two-year-long project demanded patience, says Pamela, who Broadhurst describes as a “tour de force” during the planning and execution of his living shoreline landscape. Al, whose only participation in Pamela’s previous gardening endeavors had been to remove her clippings, soon became interested in the necessity for ecology and shoreline habitat and was talking the talk.

His patience, however, was put to the test when the reality of the process revealed itself. The only way to bring in the backhoes and cranes necessary to remove the bulkhead, create the landscape and place the boulders was by water on a barge. “We had three barges on the waterfront for months,” recalls Pamela. “It was a huge thing.”

It was quite a leap of faith for the clients, with whom Broadhurst formed a wonderful friendship, even traveling together to Alhambra, Spain, and touring such English gardens as Jekyll’s Munstead Wood and Christopher Lloyd’s Great Dixter.

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“At one point,” recalls Broadhurst, “there was a huge mound of fill dirt needed to recontour the site and make it more natural, and Al asked, ‘Is that what we’re going to be looking at?’”

Broadhurst hand-picked and numbered the large boulders from a Cascade quarry that had to be craned in by barge. Pamela was in awe of the crane operator, Craig McIvan, who was able to deftly pick out the numbered boulders for behind the pool and along the waterfront from the large pile. “I’ve never seen anyone work a piece of machinery the way he did,” says Pamela. “He was an artist.”

Broadhurst’s passion for the project knew no bounds. While discussing adding a bench to the promontory and whether it should be crafted from wood or stone, he mentioned an Orcas Island woodcarver who could carve a bench from a downed tree there. When Pamela asked how he’d deliver such a bench, he replied, “We’ll have it shipped down by barge with other things and they’ll put it in place.” In fact, the carved bench became one of Al’s favorite spots from which to survey the lake and garden.

During two subsequent trips with the Bendich family to Yellow Island and the tour of Great Dixter in England, Broadhurst continued to fire the couple’s imagination by comparing tales of his first having seen the stunningly beautiful Camassia bulbs growing in natural grasses in the

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English countryside to finding them in the Pacific Northwest, where the indigenous people of North America once harvested the plant as a starch vegetable before discovering potatoes. “Al particularly liked this nerdy kind of stuff,” recalls Broadhurst fondly. A little bit of wild and wooliness in urban or suburban gardens can be messy, says Broadhurst, but also inviting to wildlife. “Shores aren’t attractive in January, but butterflies lay their eggs there, which brings birds to eat them, thus creating a blended habitat of birds, bees and butterflies.”

The Bendichs were so pleased with the transformation, they held a giant pool party for the crew members and their families. “Everyone had a role to play and exercised it with a great deal of care,” says Pamela.

“They were very proud of the work they had done, and we were proud of it. So why not have a party?”

Upon its completion in 2012, Green Shores for Homes (GSH) of Puget Sound and British Columbia, an EPA-funded initiative, asked to make the garden a pilot project for promoting healthy soft shorelines.

Today, Broadhurst holds semi-regular workshops for landscape planners with GSH.

UPPER LEFT Bulrushes encourage freshwater crayfish, while ducks are drawn to the sediment and plants now enriching water’s edge. BOTTOM LEFT Before image illustrates quarter acre expanse of lawn and failing bulkhead. By replacing man-made “hard” edge with a “living” one, Broadhurst eliminated the destructive effects of ricocheting waves that harm plant life. BOTTOM RIGHT Paul Broadhurst ABOVE A c.1970s pool house turned pool/guesthouse was pushed back 5 feet to meet regulations and modernized by Seattle architect Jeff Phillips.

Having an Asian aesthetic, Pamela requested the Japanese origami-style roof.

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Colorful Hemerocallis “Corky” Daylily border the pool in foreground, adding splashes of color to a series of large boulders inscribed with playful advice, “Look Before You Leap.” The reiteration of circles and angles repeats from granite infinity pool edge to a wading pool that invites toddlers and adults alike to dip their feet. A circular firepit beyond can light up the night sky. A meadow of Roemer’s fescue, a native grass, references much of the endangered Puget Sound lowlands.

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PLANT PICKS 1) Penstemon ‘Margarita Bop’ Bright flower color for a long period in late Spring and summer, attracting scores of hummingbirds, butterflies and other beneficial pollinators.

2) Geranium ‘Rozzane’ An easy to please perennial that is used en-masse and smothers weeds effectively.

Blooms late spring into mid-fall.

like rubbery roses. Considered alpine or rock garden plants, because of their hardiness and drought resistance. The original rosette, the ‘Hen’ produces tiny rosette offsets that are known as the ‘Chicks’.

3) Gaura ‘So-White’ Sun-loving perennial that is used to provide color later in the summer.

7) ‘Howard McMinn’ Manzanita Arctostaphylos densiflora is a flowering shrub. Howard McMinn is the most flowery of all the cultivated manzanitas.

It has tons of pendulous, nodding-bell shaped flowers in white or blush pink that bloom on and off from spring to fall.

4) Coltsfoot Petasites palmatus Unfolds its large umbrella leaves in early spring. The plant has had a number of historical uses, ranging from culinary to medicinal.

8) Oregon Sunshine or Common Woolly Sunflower (Eriophyllum lanatum) Native to western North America, it was first spotted near Kamiah, Utah, in 1806 by the Lewis and Clark Expedition.

5) Penstemon ‘Midnite’ A durable penstemon that thrives on neglect - loving poor soil and sun. Very popular with bees and hummingbirds.

9) Sissyrinchium ‘Luzerne’ Throws open its charming flowers only when the sun is out. Commonly called blueeyed grass, noted for its violet-blue flowers and branched flowering stems.

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