Nature-infused guesthouse includes a lounge that features as a “lined porch”

Structure studio Bohlin Cywinski Jackson designed this stunning guesthouse that options giant openings and heat earthy supplies. The guesthouse is an extension of a non-public residence situated on a relatively secluded island within the Pacific Northwest. The principle residence was inbuilt 2012 by the identical studio, and the guesthouse was newly added to the 24-acre property on Henry Island, part of the San Juan Islands archipelago, discovered off the coast of northern Washington.

Designer: Bohlin Cywinski Jackson

You may attain the location by boat, and the principle house is situated in a lush meadow, with views of a shallow bay. “When new house owners bought the property in 2016, they engaged us to make additions to the location that revered the pure character of the sparsely populated island,” stated the studio. And, the ensuing visitor home is a versatile house that may home household and pals after they come to go to for prolonged stays. Rectangular in form, the construction has been outfitted with a predominant dwelling space and two bedrooms.

Occupying 125 sq. meters, the guesthouse pertains to the “vocabulary and supplies of the principle residence whereas sustaining a definite identification”. It’s situated uphill from the principle residence, so a sure connection is maintained to it, whereas additionally making certain a way of privateness as properly. The guesthouse, actually, partially cantilevers over the location, because it has been constructed into a delicate slope. “The slope allowed us to anchor one finish of the constructing into the earth and cantilever the opposite above grade, minimizing disturbance to the bottom whereas creating a definite character for every of the 2 bedrooms,” the architects stated.

Each bedrooms have been supplied with distinctive views. One bed room appears to be like out to the bay, whereas the opposite bed room presents entry to views of the forests, and feels extra cozy and intimate. The fabric palette for the house contains – Douglas fir, cedar, glass, and metal.

“Massive sliding glass doorways pocket into the partitions on two sides, opening the house and immersing guests within the sights, smells, and sounds of the island,” the staff stated. This allows the lounge to perform as a “lined porch”, making a serene and but protected indoor-outdoor connection.