"As an interior designer that had worked extensively with E|FA, the firm was our first choice to design our dream home. They did not disappoint. The collaboration produced a magnificent home that we cherished for many years."
Steven Hensel
Hensel-Jennings Residence
Seattle, Washington
Site
A small lot with a decrepit house on the south slope of Queen Anne hill in Seattle. Because of the topography and neighboring structures, only peek-a-boo views were available from the existing 1-1/2 story house.
Program
The owners, accustomed to downtown condominium living, wanted to add gardening and outdoor space to their lifestyle, while maintaining an urban feel. They were also hoping to maximize any views available from the site.
Solution
The main living space is on the upper floor, providing spectacular views of the city, the Space Needle, and Elliott Bay over the neighboring roofscape. The lower two floors are clad in a modular cementitious rainscreen and are a base for the upstairs loft. The ground floor includes a guest suite with a sheltered terrace in the back. The second floor contains the master suite, library, and a roof deck overlooking the front garden. A two-story space is carved out of the base bypasses the secondary uses, and connects the entry to the loft via an open steel stair.
Recognition
Home of the Year
Seattle Homes & Lifestyles
International Houses Atlas
by Casey Matthewson
Residential Designs for the 21st Century
by Casey Matthewson
Seattle Homes & Lifestyles
"Lofty Ambitions"
Credits
General Contractor
RMG Construction
Structural Engineer
Jay Taylor
Interior Design
Steven Hensel, Hensel Design Studios
Photography
Alex Hayden & E|FA