Colson Residence

Carl J. Colson - Architect PLLC

Colson Residence

2502 Washington Blvd.Anacortes, WA

2502 Washington Blvd.Anacortes, WA

Project Design Drawings

Street View Sketch

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The design of this home, located in Anacortes, WA, was influenced by its close proximity to Puget Sound and by both Claire and Carl's interest in the home styles along the Maine Coast, which we have visited several times together ( Carl lived in New Hampshire and visited the Maine Coast many times). This has led us to design a home that has similar style and characteristics to those homes, as the Maine Coast and the San Juan Islands have many similar landscape and nautical characteristics. On Carl's first trip to the San Juan Islands, he was quite surprised of the similarity of these two regions.

The house, with the wonderful views of Puget Sound and the San Juan Islands, was designed with many windows to capture the view, breeze, and daylight. Capturing the daylight is very important, especially during the darker winter months. The house has a classic, traditional design style which is very appropriate for its coastal location.

Watching the beautiful sunsets and the San Juan Island ferries coming and going across the Sound, is a visual and relaxing delight for us and our guests. The living room, the kitchen, and dining areas are oriented to the views of Puget Sound. These areas access the rear lower porch and are perfect for entertaining and enjoying the view. The Master Bedroom and the Family Room are at the upper level and have extremely nice views.

The home has 3 covered porches, 2 of which have nice views of Puget Sound. The window, porch, and roof styles are reminiscent of homes along the Maine Coast, yet there are many Northwest influences as well.

The living areas are visually and spatially connected and the painted interior wood trim and white oak flooring create a warm, cozy, and inviting atmosphere, especially during the long, dark days during the wintertime.

The house has been extremely well received by neighbors and people passing by the home.

Carl J. Colson - Architect PLLC

Colson Residence

2502 Washington Blvd.Anacortes, WA

2502 Washington Blvd.Anacortes, WA

Project Design Drawings

Building Design Process

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1. Location of site on state of Washington map

2. Location of site in Puget Sound

3. Location of site in Fidalgo Island (Anacortes)

Project Site

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Vancouver Island Puget Sound

Project Site Pacific

Project Site Puget Sound

4. Location @ West End of Fidalgo / Washington Park

5. Location @ Washington Park

6. Site proximity to Puget Sound

Puget Sound Puget Sound

Project Site

Puget Sound

Project Site

Project Site

This sheet shows the location of the site on state & local maps Carl J. Colson - Architect PLLC

Colson Residence

2502 Washington Blvd.Anacortes, WA

2502 Washington Blvd.Anacortes, WA

Project Design Drawings

Location of Property w/ Map Views 3

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Drawing Drawers Copier "IKEA"

Living Room

Storage Home Office

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Bath

Covered Porch

2-Car Garage WATER VIEW

Work Station

Dining

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Up

Future Elevator

Entry

Entry Porch

Up

REF.

Kitchen

Up

Driveway

Covered Porch

LEVEL 1 FLOOR PLAN 1 1/8" = 1'-0"

North

Carl J. Colson - Architect PLLC

Colson Residence

2502 Washington Blvd.Anacortes, WA

2502 Washington Blvd.Anacortes, WA

Project Design Drawings

Level 1 Floor Plan

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WATER VIEW

Covered Porch

WATER VIEW

Guest Room

Family Room Bath WATER VIEW

Pocket Door

Future Elevator

Master Bedroom Open to Below

Craft Room

Hallway

Master Bath Pocket Door

Master Closet

Laundry

North

Level 2 Floor Plan 1 1/8" = 1'-0"

Carl J. Colson - Architect PLLC

Colson Residence

2502 Washington Blvd.Anacortes, WA

2502 Washington Blvd.Anacortes, WA

Project Design Drawings

Level 2 Floor Plan

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Carl J. Colson - Architect PLLC

Colson Residence

2502 Washington Blvd.Anacortes, WA

2502 Washington Blvd.Anacortes, WA

Project Design Drawings

Street View

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Carl J. Colson - Architect PLLC

Colson Residence

2502 Washington Blvd.Anacortes, WA

2502 Washington Blvd.Anacortes, WA

Project Design Drawings

Driveway View

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View to Puget Sound From Main & Upper Level

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View from Back Yard

Carl J. Colson - Architect PLLC

Colson Residence

2502 Washington Blvd.Anacortes, WA

2502 Washington Blvd.Anacortes, WA

Project Design Drawings

Rear View

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View to Puget Sound From Main & Upper Levels

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Northwest View

Carl J. Colson - Architect PLLC

Colson Residence

2502 Washington Blvd.Anacortes, WA

2502 Washington Blvd.Anacortes, WA

Project Design Drawings

View From Northwest

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View to Puget Sound

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View From Walkway Easement @ Street

Carl J. Colson - Architect PLLC

Colson Residence

2502 Washington Blvd.Anacortes, WA

2502 Washington Blvd.Anacortes, WA

Project Design Drawings

N.E. View

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SOUTH ELEVATION 1" = 10'-0"

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WEST ELEVATION 1" = 10'-0"

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Carl J. Colson - Architect PLLC

Colson Residence

2502 Washington Blvd.Anacortes, WA

2502 Washington Blvd.Anacortes, WA

EAST ELEVATION 1" = 10'-0"

NORTH ELEVATION 1" = 10'-0"

Project Design Drawings

Exterior Elevations

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Carl J. Colson - Architect PLLC

Colson Residence

2502 Washington Blvd.Anacortes, WA

2502 Washington Blvd.Anacortes, WA

Project Design Drawings

Site Plan - Landscape

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Landscaping and a rear & side yard fence will be installed in January - no landscaping was done this past summer due to drought conditions in our area

Carl J. Colson - Architect PLLC

Colson Residence

2502 Washington Blvd.Anacortes, WA

2502 Washington Blvd.Anacortes, WA

Project Design Drawings

Far Street View

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Landscaping and a rear & side fence will be installed in January - no landscaping was done this past summer due to drought conditions in our area

Carl J. Colson - Architect PLLC

Colson Residence

2502 Washington Blvd.Anacortes, WA

2502 Washington Blvd.Anacortes, WA

Project Design Drawings

Street View

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Landscaping and a rear & side yard fence will be installed in January - no landscaping was done this past summer due to drought conditions in our area

Carl J. Colson - Architect PLLC

Colson Residence

2502 Washington Blvd.Anacortes, WA

2502 Washington Blvd.Anacortes, WA

Project Design Drawings

South view

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This is the view seen from the pedestrian easement to the north of our home. Because of the proximity of the neighboring house to the north, a closeup photo was taken which distorts the view. This view shows the upper and lower covered porches which have nice views of Puget Sound.

Landscaping and a rear & side yard fence will be installed in January - no landscaping was done this past summer due to drought conditions in our area

Carl J. Colson - Architect PLLC

Colson Residence

2502 Washington Blvd.Anacortes, WA

2502 Washington Blvd.Anacortes, WA

Project Design Drawings

Northwest View

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View of Kitchen From Dining Room

View of Living Room From Dining Room

Carl J. Colson - Architect PLLC

Colson Residence

2502 Washington Blvd.Anacortes, WA

2502 Washington Blvd.Anacortes, WA

Project Design Drawings

Level 1 interiors

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View of Puget Sound and the San Juan Islands as seen from Master Bedroom & Family Room

Carl J. Colson - Architect PLLC

Colson Residence

2502 Washington Blvd.Anacortes, WA

2502 Washington Blvd.Anacortes, WA

Project Design Drawings

Master Bedroom View

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View of Puget Sound and the San Juan Islands as seen from Upper Covered Porch

Carl J. Colson - Architect PLLC

Colson Residence

2502 Washington Blvd.Anacortes, WA

2502 Washington Blvd.Anacortes, WA

Project Design Drawings

Upper Porch View

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View of Puget Sound and the San Juan Islands as seen from Master Bedroom, Family Room, Guest Room and Upper Covered Porch

Carl J. Colson - Architect PLLC

Colson Residence

2502 Washington Blvd.Anacortes, WA

2502 Washington Blvd.Anacortes, WA

Project Design Drawings

Upper Porch Sunset

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This map shows Washington Park, which is only a few minutes walk from our home. The loop road / trail is 2.3 miles long and offers some really beautiful views of Puget Sound and the San Juan Islands. The red mark at the top of the map is the location of our home.

Washington Park really appeals to us and is one of the main reasons we moved to Anacortes.

Carl J. Colson - Architect PLLC

Colson Residence

2502 Washington Blvd.Anacortes, WA

2502 Washington Blvd.Anacortes, WA

Project Design Drawings

Washington Park Trail Map

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This bench (overlooking Puget Sound & San Juan Islands is an 8 minute walk from our home.

It's really a delightful place to sit and enjoy the scenery

Carl J. Colson - Architect PLLC

Colson Residence

2502 Washington Blvd.Anacortes, WA

2502 Washington Blvd.Anacortes, WA

Project Design Drawings

Washington Park Bench Near House 22

This bench (overlooking Puget Sound & San Juan Islands is a 25 minute walk from our home.

On clear days, the Olympic Mountains are visible from this bench.

It's really a delightful place to sit and enjoy the scenery

Carl J. Colson - Architect PLLC

Colson Residence

2502 Washington Blvd.Anacortes, WA

2502 Washington Blvd.Anacortes, WA

Project Design Drawings

Washington Park Upper Bench

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This view from Washington Park overlooks Burrows Island, the San Juans, and Olympic Mountains.

The exposed rock face has a number of significant scratches which were put there by boulders scraping across the surface when the whole area was covered by glaciers during the Ice Age.

Carl J. Colson - Architect PLLC

Colson Residence

2502 Washington Blvd.Anacortes, WA

2502 Washington Blvd.Anacortes, WA

Project Design Drawings

Washington Park Burrows Overlook

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This view overlooks Burrows Island to the right of the first photo.

This tree is probably the most photographed tree in Washington Park.

The winds have done a unique job of twisting the branches.

Carl J. Colson - Architect PLLC

Colson Residence

2502 Washington Blvd.Anacortes, WA

2502 Washington Blvd.Anacortes, WA

Project Design Drawings

Washington Park

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This view from Washington Park overlooks Burrows Island, Puget Sound, and several of the San Juan Islands

Carl J. Colson - Architect PLLC

Colson Residence

2502 Washington Blvd.Anacortes, WA

2502 Washington Blvd.Anacortes, WA

Project Design Drawings

Washington Park

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Thanks for letting us share the drawings and photos of our new home with you.

Our new address is 2502 Washington Blvd, Anacortes, WA 98221 Carl's email address is cjcarch@earthlink.net Our home phone is 360-588-4937. Carl's cell 425-773-4392 (The photo above was included so that all of you haven't seen Carl in many years can see that Carl has more white hair than Santa....)

Carl J. Colson - Architect PLLC

Colson Residence

2502 Washington Blvd.Anacortes, WA

2502 Washington Blvd.Anacortes, WA

Project Design Drawings

Contact Info

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Carl J. Colson - Architect PLLC

Colson Residence

2502 Washington Blvd.Anacortes, WA

2502 Washington Blvd.Anacortes, WA

Project Design Drawings

Sketch View

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