The Madrona residence was meticulously crafted to meet the immediate and future housing needs of the clients. In the short term, they aimed to accommodate their aging parents—with special attention to the safety requirements for one parent in the advanced stages of Alzheimer's. Additionally, the clients anticipated moving into the space themselves, necessitating a vision that could accommodate an additional 1,000 square feet within the next decade.
The design features a series of interconnected volumes connected by glass enclosures or breezeways which allow for the seamless integration of the future addition into the main structure.
The backyard boasts expansive decks, effectively doubling the building's square footage. Notably, all doors—with the exception of the front entrance—open to the back, providing the Alzheimer's patient the freedom to move through the house and "exit" while remaining in a secure environment without feeling confined.