M.I.R. Phase 3 denotes the third phase of the transformation of a 1950’s daylight rambler on Mercer Island, Washington into a contemporary family dwelling in tune with the Northwest environment. Phase one modified the front half of the structure which included expanding the Entry and converting a Carport into a Garage and Shop. Phase two involved the renovation of the Basement level.
Phase three will include the renovation and expansion of the main living areas including the Dining Room and Kitchen each of which will now be open to one another and the Living Room. The Living Room will reorient itself to a new deck at the rear of the property. At the other end of the Residence the existing Master Bedroom will be converted into the Master Bathroom and a Walk-in-closet. A new Master Bedroom wing will project from here out to the rear of the lot. A new semi-detached multi-purpose space is planned below the projection of the Master Bedroom that will initially serve as a children’s Recreation Room. As the children mature the Room is than envisioned as an In-home Office with the distant possibility of having it evolve into a Mother-in-law Suite.
Hydronic floor heat featuring a tankless water heater, rain-screen façade technology, “cool roof” with standing seam sheet metal panels, Energy Star appliances and generous amounts of natural light provided by insulated glass windows, transoms and skylights are some of the sustainable features incorporated into the design. “Green” materials such as paper-stone countertops, bamboo and cork flooring, cementitous wall panels and composite decking will also be used extensively throughout the Project.