Urban Unorthodox

This multi-story urban residence stands as a beacon of modernity. Its towering glass façade offers a transparent canvas that not only illuminates the interiors with natural light, but also provides a spectacular view of Seattle's iconic landmarks. The vertical design maximizes living space.The bottom floor's grand windows blend the boundary between the private refuge and the city's pulse. As the eye travels upwards, the residence becomes a serene observatory of the city's lights.

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Urban Unorthodox

He approached the project as a true partner - focusing on our ideas and goals and incorporating them into a home that is beautiful, balanced, and livable.

Every home has a story...

...and at Stannard Architects, we bring that story to life. Explore our project at Grand Ridge Drive, where the design draws inspiration from Frank Lloyd Wright's Prairie style.

This unique home features three pavilions connected by an elongated hallway, blending heavy masonry with light, cantilevered roofs. Our careful consideration of site constraints and thoughtful upgrades during construction ensure a harmonious and contemporary residence.

Discover the intricate details and the dedicated team behind this stunning creation.

Urban Unorthodox

Status

Complete

Type

New Construction

Inspiration

The owner envisioned a home inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright's Prairie style, leading to a unique design featuring three pavilions linked by an elongated hallway, embodying the harmony and horizontal lines characteristic of the style.

Design

The design of this home contrasts heavy, grounded masonry walls in stone and plaster with light, elongated cantilevered roofs, creating a visually striking and sculptural effect using minimal structural steel.

A Porte Cochere enhances the entry experience, employing a compression and release effect that amplifies the sense of height and space in the adjoining Great Room.

Meanwhile, the cadence of the window design in the connecting hallway draws attention to a strategically placed art niche, further adding to the home's unique architectural character.

Construction Documents

House Specs

Lot size: 94,000 sf lot size
Livable space: 4,585sf
Garage size: 1,012sf
Bedrooms: 3+ Family+ Office + Exercise Rooms
Bathrooms: 4.5

Permitting

The architectural design embraced the site's constraints, innovatively maximizing the impervious area and the building envelope to capture and optimize the southwestern solar exposure.  

Through careful selection and sizing the project elements along with a strategic partnership with the civil engineer, the project maintained design and integrity while ensuring full compliance with the storm water and other building codes.

Build

With the budget in a comfortable position during construction, the homeowners elected to implement enhancements.  

They chose to upgrade to a flush finish on the base and door jambs, enhancing the design with a contemporary take on the classic prairie style of Frank Lloyd Wright.

The Team

Contractor
Brock Smith Custom Homes

Landscape Architect
Darwin Webb Landscape Architects

Interior Designers
Williams Olander Interior Design

Structural Engineer
Swenson Say Faget Structural Engineers

Civil Engineers
Taylor Engineering Consultants

GeoTech Engineers
Icicle Creek Engineers

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Category / New Construction

We are huge fans and are using him on our next project at Tumble Creek.

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Urban Unorthodox

Stannard Architects. Crafting Signature Homes For Over 30 Years

Urban Unorthodox

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