“This is a quote from the homeowner.”HomeownerBridle Trails House Bellevue, WashingtonSiteTypography is the art and technique of arranging type to make written language legible, readable and appealing when displayed. The arrangement of type involves selecting typefaces, point size, line length, line-spacing (leading), letter-spacing (tracking), and adjusting the space within letters pairs (kerning).Program Typography is the […]
“This is a quote from the homeowner.”HomeownerEnatai Addition Bellevue, WashingtonSiteTypography is the art and technique of arranging type to make written language legible, readable and appealing when displayed. The arrangement of type involves selecting typefaces, point size, line length, line-spacing (leading), letter-spacing (tracking), and adjusting the space within letters pairs (kerning).Program Typography is the art […]
“This is a quote from the homeowner.”HomeownerGibbelstein Residence Seattle, WashingtonSiteTypography is the art and technique of arranging type to make written language legible, readable and appealing when displayed. The arrangement of type involves selecting typefaces, point size, line length, line-spacing (leading), letter-spacing (tracking), and adjusting the space within letters pairs (kerning).Program Typography is the art […]
“This is a quote from the homeowner.”HomeownerInez House Missoula, MontanaSiteTypography is the art and technique of arranging type to make written language legible, readable and appealing when displayed. The arrangement of type involves selecting typefaces, point size, line length, line-spacing (leading), letter-spacing (tracking), and adjusting the space within letters pairs (kerning).Program Typography is the art […]
“This is a quote from the homeowner.”HomeownerMercer Island Addition Mercer Island, WashingtonSiteTypography is the art and technique of arranging type to make written language legible, readable and appealing when displayed. The arrangement of type involves selecting typefaces, point size, line length, line-spacing (leading), letter-spacing (tracking), and adjusting the space within letters pairs (kerning).Program Typography is […]
“It’s not just a great house, but a great family home.”HomeownerSolbeck Addition Seattle, WashingtonSiteTypography is the art and technique of arranging type to make written language legible, readable and appealing when displayed. The arrangement of type involves selecting typefaces, point size, line length, line-spacing (leading), letter-spacing (tracking), and adjusting the space within letters pairs (kerning).Program […]
“This is a quote from the homeowner.” Van Zandt DevelopmentVZD Houses Seattle, WashingtonSiteTypography is the art and technique of arranging type to make written language legible, readable and appealing when displayed. The arrangement of type involves selecting typefaces, point size, line length, line-spacing (leading), letter-spacing (tracking), and adjusting the space within letters pairs (kerning).Program Typography […]
“This is a quote from the homeowner.”HomeownerEagleview Seattle, WashingtonSiteTypography is the art and technique of arranging type to make written language legible, readable and appealing when displayed. The arrangement of type involves selecting typefaces, point size, line length, line-spacing (leading), letter-spacing (tracking), and adjusting the space within letters pairs (kerning).Program Typography is the art and […]
Barello-Krueger Residence
“This is a quote from the homeowner.”HomeownerBarello-Krueger Residence Bellevue, WashingtonSiteTypography is the art and technique of arranging type to make written language legible, readable and appealing when displayed. The arrangement of type involves selecting typefaces, point size, line length, line-spacing (leading), letter-spacing (tracking), and adjusting the space within letters pairs (kerning).Program Typography is the art […]
“A great place to hang out, even when it’s just the two of us.” HomeownerCounterbalance Loft Remodel Seattle, WashingtonSite The top two floors and rooftop of a midrise building near the Space Needle. The building featured an industrial aesthetic of large steel moment frames, heavy timber beams & decking, and exposed utilities. ProgramThe owners asked the […]
“A cabin is a funny thing. It is always with you, even when you are not there.”Louise FranklinDecatur Cabin Decatur Northwest, WashingtonSiteThe site is on a wooded hillside at Decatur Northwest on Decatur Island, with conifers & madronas filtering views of Puget Sound. Community roads pass along the east and north sides of the site.ProgramA […]
“Living in this timeless house is like living in the most functional piece of art. We love and appreciate every aspect of this home.”Christine NeedhamFort Ward Bunker House Bainbridge Island, WashingtonSite A hilltop occupied by a decommissioned military bunker – the fire control station for Gunnery Nash at Fort Ward at the south end of […]
“This is a quote from the homeowner.”HomeownerHamilton Residence Hamilton, MontanaSite A sloped grassland overlooking the Hamilton Valley to the north with mountain views to the west. The property is served by a road running along its south edge, and has a wildlife protection easement to the north. Similar properties lie to the east and west.Program […]
“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 HenselHensel-Jennings Residence Seattle, WashingtonSite A small lot with a decrepit house on the south slope of Queen Anne […]
House for a Cabinetmaker
“I’ve always loved what E|FA came up with for a bit more privacy, setting the home on an elevated base so our outdoor space is up in the trees and air.”Caleb BruceHouse for a CabinetmakerEugene, OregonSite A narrow lot sloping gently away from the street. An existing gravel drive and small accessory dwelling unit (ADU) […]
“Designing & building a house is never easy. Thankfully John and Allan were totally engaged with us throughout the process. Twelve years have passed and this house has only gotten better: the siting, the detailing, the materials, and the craftsmanship. It is a real joy to live here.”Joan GrayLittle Creek Residence Eugene, OregonSite A linear […]
“Less-is-more vacation lifestyle…” Gray MagazineLopez Cabin Lopez Island, WashingtonRecognition Gray Magazine “Ship Shape” The New Small House by Katie HutchisonCreditsGeneral ContractorRMG ConstructionStructural EngineerQuantum Consulting EngineersPhotographyBill Evans (aerial)Ken GutmakerAlex HaydenE|FA
“Visiting this project put a smile on all our faces, with its Zen-like simplicity and elegance of detail.”AIA Seattle Honor AwardsMathieson Residence Seattle, WashingtonSite Located on the historic Olmstead Brothers Queen Anne Loop, the site originally housed a flower shop which, with its adjacent greenhouses, supplied flowers for the neighboring cemetery and the Pike Place […]
A design that reflects the constraints and opportunities of the local climateE|FAMaunaloa House Honolulu, HawaiiSite A corner lot in a residential neighborhood with ocean, mountain, and Diamond Head views from an upper floor. The tropical climate dictated the need for solar shading and cross ventilation. An existing one-story house was to be relocated to the […]
“We love our beautiful house and we loved working with Allan & John. They managed to address all of our needs & wants while maintaining the style & quality they are known for. We are thrilled with the results. “The HomeownersMeadow Creek House Seattle, WashingtonSite A large sloping site with western views to Puget Sound […]
“Here the architects start all over with the Northwest vernacular, going back to the roots with a simple distilled language, in a beautifully stripped-down version.”AIA Seattle Honor AwardsMethow Cabin Winthrop, WashingtonSite A sparse meadow adjacent to a network of cross-country skiing trails on the valley floor.Program A small retreat serving as a base for cross-country […]
“This is a quote from the homeowner.”HomeownerModern on 64th Seattle, WashingtonIn a market environment where formulaic faux-craftsman townhouses are the norm, the developer of this project was hoping to do better. He wanted us to design a project with a contemporary aesthetic and livable units, but that would still fit the same financial model that […]
“They did a great job of just framing the view and making us feel like we are all alone here.”Kristen MorleyMorley Residence Poulsbo, WashingtonSite Located near Agate Pass Bridge on the Inside Passage of Puget Sound, between Poulsbo and Bainbridge Island. Its waterfront site is well screened from neighbors to the east by landscaping, but […]
“Built to withstand extreme weather, heavy snow, earthquakes, and forest fires, our home has protected itself and its systems while providing our family a beautiful retreat in nature and solitude.”HomeownerNighthawk Retreat Eastern Cascade Foothills, WashingtonSite A remote south-facing ridge along the eastern foothills of the Cascade Mountains. Wind-driven snowy winters and hot arid summers with […]
“E|FA brilliantly solved a major design issue with the unit: what to do with the ‘window seats’. The solution was to design functional furniture for each bay – a couch & end tables for the living room, a buffet for the dining room, and a desk for the office.”Bob & Annette ParksParks Residence Seattle, WashingtonSite […]
“Environment was a key factor in planning… E|FA used aspects of the environment to their advantage.”ArchitecturalRecord.comPort Hadlock Cabin Port Hadlock, WashingtonSite Waterfront property at a bend in the shoreline overlooking a wetland and small marina to one side and a tidal cove to the other.Program A 1,536 sf vacation house from which marine activities will […]
“There’s not a minute when I don’t look at something and think, ‘This is great.'”LindaSeola Beach House Seattle, WashingtonSite The waterfront property for this project is long and narrow, situated on Seola Beach with a view across Puget Sound to Vashon Island. That portion of the site allowable for construction was quite small. A steep […]
“Our home is an urban retreat, perfectly designed for our lifestyle.” Christine ShigakiSSH Houses Seattle, WashingtonSite This project involves two related but free-standing houses on adjacent city properties. Each site presented a difficult slope up from the street. Maximum building height regulations and setback requirements defined a fairly small building envelope for each.Program There is […]
“The design, comfort, and utility of the unit is timeless!”Bob & Annette ParksStudio1 Remodel Seattle, WashingtonCreditsGeneral ContractorAbbott ConstructionInterior DesignSteven Hensel, Hensel Design StudiosMural & Mobile ArtistMelissa KochPhotographyAlex Hayden
“This is a quote from the homeowner.”HomeownerStudio2 Remodel Seattle, WashingtonSiteTypography is the art and technique of arranging type to make written language legible, readable and appealing when displayed. The arrangement of type involves selecting typefaces, point size, line length, line-spacing (leading), letter-spacing (tracking), and adjusting the space within letters pairs (kerning).Program Typography is the art […]
“Cooking together with all the open space and the view is definitely more fun.” Leslie PiacitelliView Ridge Mid Century Remodel Seattle, WashingtonSite An east-facing, existing mid-century modern house in the View Ridge neighborhood of Seattle.Program Remodel and refresh a mid-century residence improving the overall functionality, thermal comfort, and livability.Solution The homeowners lived in this home […]
“We’re enjoying the fruits of our labor. Watching and listening to the rain on our roof is enjoyment in itself.” Michael ThompsonCavehill Seattle, WashingtonSite Cavehill is a substantial alteration of an existing single-story house on the west slope of Seattle’s Queen Anne Hill. A neighboring house blocked potential dramatic views to Puget Sound and the […]
“It’s been 10 years since we moved in, and we love the design now as much as we did then.”Marilyn & Craig TuohyBoat Bay House Seattle, WashingtonSite A major alteration of an existing house on a sloping site with a panoramic eastern view of Seward Park, Lake Washington, and Mount Baker. Contrasting the views to […]