H60L80

  • Before and after
  • The project name was coined by the owners: ‘we call the house High in the 60s, Lows in the 80s because it has the bones of a great, open, mid-century modern 1960 house that was changed through the 1980s to be more conservative and to keep up with trend of that period.'
  • The house was stripped down to those great bones with the embellishments added in the ’80‘s taken away to bring the home closer in spirit to its ’60’s roots. This was not a restoration project however. The interior was completely reconfigured including the slicing back of portions the second floor and the addition of a full-height window wall opening up to the back garden parallel to the existing window wall at front which was expanded. A new airy and light-filled volume was thus created at the heart of the home containing a cosy dining area topped by a red study perch, these spaces opening up to dramatic and flowing double-height circulation zones.
  • Many custom details prevail in the home – a 16 foot long island counter supported by a single steel pipe post, a wood screen system at the entry stair that acts as a guardrail, a steel stair formed by a bent plate, a skylight that brings the sky into the master bath.

    Kayak Point House

  • A new home overlooking Port Susan designed to nestle sensitively around existing cedar trees

    • LakeView Kitchen

  • Full-wall glazing and full-height cabinets showcase the lake views and drama of the existing sloped ceiling. The dark cabinets act as a backdrop bringing forward the sparkle of the stone, glass and metal which is reminiscent of the water down below. Top-of-the-line appliances add to the space’s luxury and is a cook’s dream. The kitchen incorporates many personal and functional features. All receptacles have been strategically placed or cleverly hidden as plug moulds. Aluminium laminate covers a steel panel at the desk area to provide design continuity and doubles as a useful magnetic surface. The Julien sink incorporates a hidden side pop-out drawer for sponge storage and foot controlled ‘tap masters’ were added as a second means of water control at the island sink. A toe kick dust vent connects with the central vacuum system to whisk away crumbs. Each cabinet was carefully thought out with custom features including a drawer with vertical food wrap storage, appliance garages recessed into the actual garage wall, pull out platforms for small appliances, pull out racks for oils and spices and a dedicated pet food area.

  • Contractor: Jon Courter, Courter Construction
  • Custom Cabinets: Ken Paige, Cornerstone Fine Woodworking Inc.
  • Completed: August 2010

    • Hanna Park House

    A new house in Edmonds Washington with a lofty living space open to the landscape on two sides, a sheltered court at one side and a large terrace overlooking Puget Sound at the other.

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    • Coop 15 Architecture
    • Principal Architect:
    • Lane Williams, AIA
    • Project Manager: Chris Wright
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    • Contractor: Weitzel Construction
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    • Structural engineer: Lori Brown, Evergreen Design Company

    Kitchen 3733

  • Before and After

    • Eld Inlet House

    A remodel in Olympia re-configures existing space to provide for an open living/dining/kitchen area and a master bedroom suite. The entry and stair are flooded with light from a new skylight shaft and the new tall living room ceiling and window wall maximizes the beautiful water view.

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    • Coop 15 Architecture
    • Principal Architect:
    • Lane Williams, AIA
    • Project Manager:
    • Anna Mihkels, AIA
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    • Contractor: C&H Construction
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    • Structural engineer: Lori Brown, Evergreen Design Company

    Malibu Ranch Guest House

  • A fire-rated steel and concrete frame with roll-down steel doors at its perimeter provides shelter for this guest house located high in the hills above Malibu California. Within this steel frame are two glass and wood modules for living and sleeping. In the event of a fire, or whenever the guest house is not in use, the doors can be closed creating a secure and fireproof enclosure. With the perimeter steel doors up the steel frame becomes a light and airy pavilion providing a setting for indoor-outdoor living. The living/sleeping modules are positioned within this pavilion to create protected outdoor living spaces of varying size. Circulation space is kept to the exterior to maximize the area of the livable space. On the roof are photovoltaic panels to generate electricity. A geothermal pump system will heat and cool the house as well as provide hot water. Currently in design.

    • Pool House

    The pool house pavilion was conceived of as two translucent planes creating privacy for a pool house structure with a separate shower and laundry/storage areas. The main structure is steel with Kalwall and a glass roof insert. The pavilion is wood frame construction with Ipe rain screen siding. Completed in 2006.

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    • Coop 15 Architecture
    • Principal Architect:
    • Lane Williams, AIA
    • Project Manager:
    • Brett Burnette
    • Project Manager Construction:
    • Anna Mihkels, AIA
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    • Contractor: Jon Courter Construction

    Kent House

    A cramped and unworkable kitchen and a dark family room are combined to create a new spacious and light-filled living space with a much enhanced relationship to the garden. Currently under construction.

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    • Structural engineer: Harriott Smith Valentine Engineering, LLC
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    • Contractor: Pacific Northwest Development

    Melody Lane House

    A new house in Edmonds Washington composed of raw concrete, smooth metal panels, clear and opaque glass, bamboo floors, maple cabinets, and red lacquer accents.

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    • Coop 15 Architecture
    • Principal Architect:
    • Lane Williams, AIA
    • Project Manager: Chris Wright
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    • Contractor: Weitzel Construction
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    • Structural engineer: Lori Brown, Evergreen Design Company
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    • Interior designer: Robin Chell Design
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    • Cabinets: Seaboard Cabinet Company

    Modernis…

  • A 1960's split level ranch is re-conceived as a two story home by adding an entry pavilion and changing the roof line to open the house up to the views and light. Currently in design in collaboration with Jill Lewis Architects.

    • Anna's House

  • A work in progress. Anna's 1950's home has been remodeled to change the flow of the main living space by adding a new deck, door and windows and by removing interior walls. The result is a light filled space that opens up to the view corner of the Cascade mountains. What was a 2 bedroom 1 bath home is in the process of becoming a 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath home with a small 140 sf addition and by carefully re-designing the existing space to work better.

  • Contractor: the home owners - Anna & Jon Mihkels
  • Cabinets: Mark Mayer Modern llc

    • House Redux

  • A remodel of a 1950's house. The new design emphasizes a connection between indoors and out, transforming previously dark and divided rooms into a series of flowing spaces that are flooded with natural light.

  • Contractor: R.A. Setting Construction Co., Inc.
  • Cabinets: Mark Mayer Modern llc

    • Kitchen 7513

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