Our clients liked elements of the Queen Anne style, but also had an appreciation for Craftsman detailing. They wanted a full Master Suite, adequate space for the kids to live and study, and abundant storage, all in a home that would showcase the views of Lake Union, Downtown, and the Cascades. They hoped for a welcoming entry and an open floor plan that would offer plenty of interaction, but a degree of privacy, too.
The site's steep slope was the biggest challenge of this project. ecco designed a daylight basement guest suite which opens onto a patio. The patio is framed by Craftsman columns that support the home above. This articulation, along with the modulated facade above, helps the house fit the context of the neighborhood, which is a mix of modestly sized homes and larger newly constructed homes.