Heliotrope Architects

Magnolia Residence

Magnolia Residence
© Mark Woods

MAGNOLIA RESIDENCE

Heliotrope Architects

PHOTOGRAPHS
Mark Woods

YEAR
2011

LOCATION
Seattle, United States

CATEGORY
Houses

Text description provided by architect.

Bearing the name of the Seattle neighborhood in which it is situated, the Magnolia Residence provides a refreshing take on suburban architecture typologies.

Magnolia Residence
© Mark Woods
Magnolia Residence
© Mark Woods

By deftly shuffling the program, Seattle-based Heliotrope Architects have delivered a home that affords views to guests and owner alike. More images after the break.

Heliotrope Architects chose a simple three-story form to stretch across the property, thereby maximizing western views of the Puget Sound and Olympic Mountains.

Magnolia Residence
© Mark Woods
Magnolia Residence
© Mark Woods

However, in a manner atypical of similar residences, the spaces are arranged according to importance of prospect and refuge.

Primary social spaces are located on the top floor where the views are best. Here, the kitchen and living spaces are grouped together in one loft-like space oriented to the views of the Puget Sound. 

Magnolia Residence
© Mark Woods
Magnolia Residence
© Mark Woods

Below on the second floor, private spaces are shielded from the street by a cedar rain-screen which enwraps the entire house.

The ground floor contains an entry, garage and an opening through the house, front to back. This covered exterior gathering space frames the view of the water for the passerby on the street.

Magnolia Residence
© Mark Woods
Magnolia Residence
© Mark Woods

The project features unassuming modern detailing throughout; an attribute which speaks of Heliotrope's astute understanding of material and craft.


Magnolia Residence
© Mark Woods
Magnolia Residence
© Mark Woods
Magnolia Residence
© Mark Woods
Magnolia Residence
© Mark Woods
Magnolia Residence
© Mark Woods

Heliotrope Architects
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Heliotrope Architects
5140 Ballard Ave NW # B, Seattle, WA 98107, United States