Article source: Christopher Wright Architecture

After living in a large home with a manicured landscape for several years, the homeowners were ready to inhabit a more intimate space with a strong connection to trees, bay views, and the land itself. One of the owners, originally from Switzerland, requested the design reflect elements of Swiss style, combining modern inferences with classic structural elements, craftsmanship, and pointed attention to detail. Seattle-based Christopher Wright Architecture created a strong yet site-sensitive home elevated just above the land to preserve the trees it aims to enjoy–creating a place that is as thoughtful as it is beautiful.

Image Courtesy © Benjamin Benschneider

• Architects: Christopher Wright Architecture
• Project: Kayak Point
• Location: Stanwood, Washington State
• Photography: Benjamin Benschneider and Anna Spencer
• Interior: Gary Henderson Interiors
• Contractor: Grapestone Construction
• Engineering: Peter Gintautas Nalis, A.E.C
• Stonework: Julio Gaona
• Square footage: 2196 sq.ft.

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