Queen Anne Home by Allied8 Architects
Queen Anne Home is a traditional residence located in Seattle, Washington, designed in 2021 by Allied8 Architects.
Description
When a young family with two kids bought a home in poor shape on Seattle?s Queen Anne Hill, one of the first steps in the design process was to consider what elements of the original house could be salvaged, reused, or saved, in an effort to link the new project to the past. Considerations included reusing parts of the foundation, reclaiming old structural beams, or even transplanting big shrubs. But given the condition of the existing structure and the desire to regrade the existing slope to increase the accessibility of the yard, it was determined that not much could be repurposed in a substantial way. This gave the clients and design team the freedom to reimagine the whole site. The client loved modern detailing but also wanted the house to fit formally with the traditionally residential neighborhood. In early design iterations, Allied8 considered a flat roof with a roof deck in order to maximize outdoor spaces and views, but the clients opted to prioritize their connection to the backyard, not wanting two outdoor spaces competing for their attention. The gable roof is contextual and also supported the installation of a big array of solar panels. Maximizing the grade changes afforded by the sloped site, the three-level house has an open floor plan at the main level including kitchen, dining, and living, a bedroom le...
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