Exterior view of a modern home that uses concrete, plaster, blackened metal detailing for openings structural elements.

laurelhurst

The client’s combined interest in gardening and in exploring a unique intersection between modern and classic design inspired this Lake Washington home. A careful composition of rooms linked to outdoor spaces anchor the house to site and waterfront. A courtyard garden near the entry provides a sheltered respite from the busy waterway. Within the entry a descending stair connects the upper and lower levels of the house and of the site. On the lake side, terrace and gardens transition to open grasses and the beach.

Exterior view of main entrance built of blackened steel wide flange beam and glass.
Interior view of home with draped white curtains covering glass curtain wall while Z.Z. Wei paintings adorn white walls.
Interior view of stairwell cascading downwards to a landing that resides before a glass curtain wall that peers upon an expanse of water.
Stairwell detail viewed from the main level showing a curved surface that sweeps from the floor underneath the steps upward and then diagonally upward and to the right following the stairwell’s trajectory.
Interior view of a living room that uses warm materials such as leather and wood to express comfort.
Interior view of dining room that looks in one direction towards the kitchen via an archway and the other toward a sailboat on an expanse of water. The room utilizes a mix of vintage and contemporary wooden furniture, a glass ordained curvilinear metal chandelier, and a painting for its design.
Black marble utility sink staged with flowers to express its utility.
Interior view of dry butler's pantry that is flanked on either wall with white shaker cabinets and dark walnut counters.
Interior view of shelf above white quartz counter.
Contemporary farmhouse styled open concept kitchen with white shaker cabinets, dark walnut detailing, and white quartz counters.
Interior detail shot of wooden cabinet with mirror atop, a floor lamp, and a dark leather couch.
Interior detail shot of brass double lamp wall sconce.
Primary bathroom that contains stand-alone bathtub, floating walnut cabinetry double wash basins, and walk-in shower with glass door.
Wine storeroom that has wooden casework and is entered via a vaulted entryway.
Wine storeroom detail shot.
Interior view of a living room that uses warm materials such as leather and wood to express comfort.
White draped double swing glass doorway that is flanked by two brass sconces which leads to an exterior concrete fountain that resides in the garden.
Purple Alliums adorning the edge of a gravel driveway.
Exterior shot of a concrete pig detail that resides upon an external concrete wall.
Exterior view of a modern home that uses concrete, plaster, blackened metal detailing for openings structural elements.

Location: Seattle, WA
Contractor: Hive Built
Interiors: Lisa Staton
Photography: Aaron Leitz, Alex Hayden

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