Would you believe this two-phase turnkey recreational project was completed 2003? The interior design scope for Phase 1 included a guest house, garage with office and studio above, linked to the existing house by an enclosed connector with a new guest bedroom and bathroom. Phase 2 encompassed the interior design of the new main house.
Requirements of the project were to respond to the waterfront views, daylight, and the natural environment, employ sustainable strategies, provide a variety of areas for family interactions, and to create a minimalist design aesthetic with a calm, restorative ambiance.
The natural setting provided the inspiration for the concept. Stone flooring continues into the entry from the outside and view windows span from floor-to-ceiling, creating a seamless flow from exterior to interior. Douglas Fir columns allude to the trees outside. Varying degrees of visibility, translucency, transparency and reflection, inspired by the character of water. Daylight makes the interior dynamic as light and shadow move through.
In recognition of the limits of island resources, environmental strategies were employed. Extraordinary care was taken to enhance the indoor air quality.