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"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

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