When it came time to build a home, this Seattle couple knew they wanted a simple yet flexible design that would support their family now, as well as into their retirement years. The challenge was how to satisfy their quality of space needs and the daunting task of building on a budget. The solution focuses on four key areas, each reflecting the fun...
Project name
Broadview Residence
Architecture firm
KO Architecture
Location
Seattle, Washington, USA
Photography
Sozinho Imagery
Design team
Kevin O'Leary, Beatrice Ottria
Collaborators
Dowl HKM (Survey)
Structural engineer
BTL Engineering
Material
Wood is finished with natural black pine tar to create a rough-textured finish while inside, smooth, white-painted walls and panels dominate to keep the interiors bright and cheery on even the darkest Seattle days. Accents of Corten steel balances out the principal materials.
Typology
Residential › House
Built in 1958 and originally designed by noted Pacific Northwest architect Roland Terry, this West Vancouver house no longer met the needs of contemporary living. Designed around a central courtyard, the L-shaped residence is divided into a private wing housing bedrooms and a public-oriented section holding the kitchen, dining and living areas. Pur...
Project name
West Vancouver Residence
Architecture firm
KOArchitecture
Location
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Photography
Sozinho Imagery
Collaborators
MetalPanels: Artemeisa Metal Fabrication. Artemesia Metal Fabrication, LLC (Metal Panels). Decorative Metal Arts (Steel Cabinets). Wood Cabinets: Schubert's Design Woodwork Ltd
Environmental & MEP
Norvan Plumbing (Mechanical/Plumbing), Feeny Power (Electrical/Technology)
Construction
RW Construction Services
Material
Kitchen: Venetian plaster; stainless steel and wood cabinets; frosted glass. Bath: reclaimed oak, blackened steel; cast glass sink; Venetian plaster. Living Area: rusted steel panels; Venetian plaster; blackened steel
Typology
Residential › House
