kapsner residence

SEATTLE MODERN ARCHITECTURE — PACIFIC NORTHWEST DESIGN — HOME DESIGN

MERCER ISLAND, WASHINGTON

This home, tucked next to a forested ravine on Mercer Island, provides privacy and a connection to the outdoors.

With neighbors close by, the home is organized into two solid masses flanking a glass box that acts as the circulation and gathering area. An open staircase ties the levels together and a bridge links bedrooms upstairs and allows for a vantage point to the living room below and the backyard tree canopy.

The dining room, kitchen, and large walk-in pantry offer intimate spaces, with a strong connection to the two-story living space. The pantry, with plentiful storage, can be closed off from the open kitchen and casual eating area.

A deck extends the living spaces to the backyard. With glass doors and large stacked windows, the main gathering area is linked to the outdoor patio and beyond to the forested green space. The exterior materials are accentuated by wrapping into interior spaces. This 4,200 square foot, four-bedroom home also contains a one-bedroom accessory dwelling unit.