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Vashon Cabin / Vandeventer + Carlander Architects

Nico Saieh — Fri, 21 May 2010 00:00:00 +0000

This project consists of the remodel of an existing one story cabin with a daylight basement. Given tight site development restrictions resulting from an existing drain field, it was not possible to increase the existing cabin's lot coverage. This constraint, coupled with the clients' desire for a complete reorganization and enhancement of the main floor spaces, resulted in the decision to demolish the existing structure down to the main floor. Given a program calling for additional floor area, the design concept evolved into making a small addition, replacing a previous exterior deck. The addition is a wood box "insertion" which extends into the main structure; it slides in over the existing floor structure and cantilevers out over existing basement walls, thus not affecting the existing drain field.

Mad Park Residence / Vandeventer + Carlander Architects

Nico Saieh — Fri, 14 May 2010 00:00:00 +0000

The site for this home is a steep slope corner lot in a prestigious neighborhood. Existing site conditions include neighbors to the west and north, a busy arterial below, and a residential street to the east. Though the existing residence was demolished, the previous daylight basement level and existing retaining walls established the datum for the new house.

Lake Union Floating Home / Vandeventer + Carlander Architects

Nico Saieh — Sat, 08 May 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Continuing a long and distinguished history of floating homes in Seattle, this new floating home is located on Lake Union, in the heart of the city. Offering panoramic views south of downtown Seattle, Queen Anne Hill to the west, and Gas Works Park northward, this home takes full advantage of its location. The clients requested a contemporary home which would provide the spaces required for comfortable living and gracious entertaining. The final design strives to meet these performance needs in a house that transforms what could be a banal "box" into one with architectural integrity.