The design for this private residence reuses the foundation, allowing the project to balance a fresh architectural vision with the advantages of an established site. The existing home provides a starting point for a fresh new look, organized around light, openness, outdoor connections, and everyday functions.
Process worked closely with the owners and collaborated with the owner’s father, a retired architect, whose involvement brought an additional layer of perspective and continuity to the process. The result was a highly personal design effort shaped by open dialogue, shared ideas, and a clear understanding of how the family wanted to live in the home.
The owners envisioned a place that could support multi-generational living, daily family rhythms, and larger community gatherings. The design responds with a flexible single-level plan; generous, shared spaces; and strong connections between the interior, front entry, rear deck, and yard. The home is intended to feel comfortable at multiple scales — quiet and functional for everyday life, but open and welcoming for family events and outdoor community concerts.
The design was heavily influenced by mid-century modern aesthetics that are expressed through low, sheltering roof forms; warm wood ceilings; broad overhangs; large areas of glass; simple interior volumes; and a close relationship between the home and the outdoors.
At the center of the plan is a generous open living, dining, and kitchen area that becomes the heart of the home. These spaces are organized under a continuous wood ceiling and connected visually to both the front entry and rear deck. Large windows, clerestory glazing, and skylights help pull natural light deep into the interior, giving the home a more open and expansive feel without losing its residential scale.
The exterior design incorporates familiar Pacific Northwest materials such as exposed wood, black-framed glazing, and a dark color palette. Inside, the project balances restraint with personality. The living room is intentionally simple but highly textured, with a strong fireplace element, built-in display areas, and large windows that connect the interior back to the porch and landscape. The kitchen was designed as the functional and social center of the home. A long island anchors the room, with generous work surfaces, wood casework, painted green cabinetry, quartz countertops, stainless fixtures, and a soft green tile backsplash. The vaulted wood ceiling and direct connection to the back deck make the kitchen feel bright, open, and closely tied to outdoor living.
The supporting spaces were given the same level of care as the primary rooms. The laundry room is designed for durability, using materials like tile and quartz to create a clean, practical workspace. The primary bathroom pairs soft green wall tile with wood casework giving a calm, refined retreat vibe. The children’s and guest bathrooms introduce more playful colors and patterns, so each room has its own character, while staying connected to the overall material language of the home.