San Juan County, Washington, USA
Garret Cord Werner has completed a residential project is sculpted into the bedrock of a rugged oceanfront lot, allowing it to harmoniously interface with its surroundings.
The integration of natural stone as a unique interior feature, along with the use of cedar and walnut for visual warmth, and blackened steel, glass, and polished concrete for dramatic spans, creates a seamless blend between the interior spaces and the natural environment.
For its overall design and composition, the project has been awarded a 2024 Future House Award by Global Design News and The Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design.
The architectural approach, along with the integration of natural elements, allows for interior spaces that seamlessly blend with the natural beauty of the surroundings.
The curated palette of materials is a reflection of the natural elements on the site and surroundings.
The home was nested into the bedrock, allowing natural stone to enter into the interior spaces as a unique feature.
Cedar and walnut were used to foster visual warmth, while blackened steel, glass, and polished concrete afford the dramatic spans found throughout the home.
Venetian plaster and textiles soften the interior spaces, as the neutral color palette evokes restfulness and contemplation.
Upon entering the home, guests are presented with a dramatic grand pavilion overlooking the expansive views of the water.
The openness of the plan is made intimate by nested, individual spaces within the whole that feel unique, while maintaining a sense of connection with the rest of the project.
The challenge here was creating a sense of intimate, interior space without creating division or compromising views to the exterior.
Each space is intentionally designed to frame the surrounding natural beauty, allowing exterior views and light to flow to the interior.
Greenery covers the low slung, horizontal roofs, allowing the structure to seamlessly integrate into the landscape.
It is our belief that the union of interior design, architecture, and landscape is paramount to the design of great spaces.
Drawing inspiration from the surrounding site is the key to this union.
This integrated design approach results in the expansion of interior visual space, while framing the natural beauty we see in nature.
Project: Waterfront Pavillion Residence
Architects: Garret Cord Werner LLC.
Lead Architect: Garret Cord Werner
General Contractor: Werner Construction Ltd.
Client: Private
Photographers: Luke Potter, Luke Potter Photography
