Suncrest Residence

What were the circumstances of receiving the commission for this project?

We had designed a home for good friends of the owners and they were very familiar with us prior to receiving the commission.

Can you describe your design process for the building?

We worked to intimately connect the building with the landscape in a way that both minimized site impacts and maximized the experience of the site for the owners. Focus was on an existing rock outcropping with views to the sea to the west and mature douglas fir and madrona forest to the east, with the house placed along the point where the two met.

How does the completed building compare to the project as designed? Were there any dramatic changes between the two and/or lessons learned during construction?

Building is built per very comprehensive construction document package and with few changes or change orders.

How does the building compare to other projects in your office, be it the same or other building types?

The home fits within the continuum of our work, which is focused on the individuality of client and site. In this case, our clients were interested in concrete, wood, an expressed structure and a color palette that harmonized with the environment.

E-Mail Interview conducted by John Hill