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False Bay
False Bay
San Juan County, WA, United States
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False Bay
San Juan County, WA, United States
Type
STATUS
Built
YEAR
2021
SIZE
1000 sqft - 3000 sqft
This vacation home is located along a rocky windswept shoreline, exposed to weather blowing down the Strait of Juan De Fuca from the Pacific Ocean. We recognized a similarity between this rugged shoreline and the coast of northern California, and were inspired by the windswept building forms and weathered materials utilized in the influential Sea Ranch development in Sonoma County. Numerous rock outcroppings were another influence, and made siting the home a bit of a puzzle. Our design response nestles the home between two significant outcroppings, resulting in a ‘bowtie’ shaped footprint. The gap between house and rock on the lee-side creates an outdoor room, serving as a private terrace protected from the wind – an important feature on such an exposed site. With homes to the east and west, views are focused south (to the water) and north (to the rock), while remaining opaque toward the neighbors on either side. Primary and guest suites occupy the ground floor, with water views. A loft suite and reading nook are located above, with views northward over the top of the rock. With a high-performance envelope, high efficiency systems and solar energy generation, the home achieves nearly net-zero energy when averaged over a calendar year.
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