Seattle-based architects Hutchison & Maul designed this house on Mercer Island, Washington. The house consists of two parts: a concrete plinth which contains utilitarian and less-used spaces; and a hovering wood volume above that contains the private functions of family bedrooms and bathrooms. The resulting space sandwiched between the wood structure and concrete plinth houses the primary living areas, bound by large expanses of glazing that afford views through the open level of the house to the Lake beyond.
To access the house, one navigates through the series of excavated exterior terraces and stairways, across water features and bridges, then down another stairway, finally arriving at a small exterior glass-enclosed courtyard in the center of the residence. This entry sequence informed the shape of the wood volume as well as the placement and configuration of the concrete retaining walls.
interior dining table in the corner with transparent walls
interior living room with floors and wooden ceiling with transparent glass walls and panoramic views
lounge equipped with heated room
modern living room with sofa soft white, transparent glass wall overlooking a beautiful lake
simple minimalist design bedroom with light from the window
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