Eagle Ridge Residence by Gary Gladwish Architecture
Gary Gladwish Architecture have designed the Eagle Ridge residence on Orcas Island in Washington State.
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Description from the architect:
54 years ago she visited Orcas Island for the first time and decided that one day she would live there. 40 years passed before she saw it again and purchased a forested piece of land on a hillside populated with madrone trees, firs, beech, thistle, moss and rocks with magnificent views to the west. Throughout her life rocks, nature and landscape played an important role in her artwork. It was this attraction that convinced her that this was the perfect site for her.
She requested an open, simple, low maintenance design which works with the site in such a way that her views of the island, forest and ledges were always present within the house. Each part of the house was to be designed to accommodate the inevitable bad hips, knees and back. The program consists of a combined kitchen-dining-living area, study, master suite, art studio and storage area.
The solution utilizes some of her favorite materials; old barn wood, rusty steel, moss and rocks. Large doors slide away to open the house to the expansive views, creating a living room in the woods. The entry garden bisects the house creating two zones while it carries the site and the eye out to the view. The 800 s.f. art studio and storage area are left raw to facilitate converting them to additional bedrooms at a later date.
Visit the website of Gary Gladwish Architecture – here.
Photography by Will Austin
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David on 26 Oct 2011 at 6:44 am #
Really interesting contrast of materials – the architect managed to capture an earthy feel while still keeping the design simple and chic.
Petit-Maître on 26 Oct 2011 at 6:59 am #
Very tasteful! I like how nature interacts with the building, both inside and outside.
armando gb on 26 Oct 2011 at 2:14 pm #
agree very tasteful, where its located?
kmg on 26 Oct 2011 at 2:25 pm #
i think the most successful aspect of this work is the elegant simplicity it accomplishes…
it’s neither superfluously adorned nor alienating in its minimalism. it appears to be functional and thoughtfully composed. elegant, unique.
Argee on 26 Oct 2011 at 7:48 pm #
The minimalist design gives off a nice warm, welcoming vibe. Compare to other minimalist designs that have a cold, musuem like feel which isn’t welcoming at all.
Great design & i agree about the complementary combination of materials & interior finishes.
Thank you for sharing.
Cliff on 26 Oct 2011 at 9:03 pm #
This is my ideal home.
JOYCE FLETCHER on 26 Oct 2011 at 11:41 pm #
I REALLY LOVE THIS HOUSE AND ITS VIEWS. SO CALM AND PEACEFUL! PERFECT INTERNATIONAL MODERN.
Tzvetan Petzev on 27 Oct 2011 at 1:34 am #
What can I say: Superb! Outstanding!
The home of my dreams…
Pierre Siehr on 27 Oct 2011 at 1:56 am #
Superbe maison et qu’elle ambiance. You must be so happy to live in there… Bien cordialement
Judith on 27 Oct 2011 at 3:19 am #
Outstandingly clear design. Amazing! Just do not like the bathroom at all.
Gus on 27 Oct 2011 at 5:20 am #
I want to live in this house!