Case Inlet Retreat by MW Works Architecture+Design
MW Works Architecture+Design completed the Case Inlet Retreat for a family in Washington State.
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Description from MW Works Architecture+Design
Nestled into a forested slope along the eastern edge of the Case Inlet, this small retreat opens to a western view of the Olympic Mountains and the Puget Sound. Anchored by a weathered cedar clad bedroom wing, a bold concrete cantilever projects the living and dining into the dense forest and toward the view. An ipe deck slips from inside the kitchen into an open meadow to the south, separated only by large sliding glass doors extending the sense of interior directly to the outdoors. A broad flat roof hovers high above the living spaces creating the feeling that one is sitting outdoors amidst the trees. Smaller, thoughtfully placed apertures define the exterior of the bedroom volume, along with a single large opening belonging to the master bath to give the users a ritual of bathing within the forest. A balance of clean lines and natural materials, this modest retreat is a welcome sanctuary for just two or the full family.
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Architecture: MW Works Architecture+Design
Photography: Jeremy Bittermann
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Ilya on 29 Oct 2012 at 9:20 am #
What a beautiful retreat. Love it
Frank Form on 29 Oct 2012 at 12:33 pm #
Clean and solid house!! I like the idea of building houses near a lake. Such a relaxing time!!
Joe Wolf on 29 Oct 2012 at 7:00 pm #
Wow. Fantastic.
Michael Mazgay on 29 Oct 2012 at 7:14 pm #
This project proves minimalism can be both functional and beautiful at the same time.
Congratulations
Rube on 30 Oct 2012 at 12:28 am #
I love the way one climbs the stairs as they cantilever over the edge of the base!
Karl White on 30 Oct 2012 at 12:36 am #
Love the book matched joinery.. Stunning!
Maarit on 30 Oct 2012 at 5:16 am #
When we take out all the things we don’t really need we are able to concentrate on the essential, the light, the beauty of the surrounding nature, the textures used in the building. This place is gorgeous!
Miruna Grec on 02 Nov 2012 at 1:20 pm #
Beautiful.Love it,the view,the design of it,everything.