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The living room’s large wall of glass frames a view of the adjoining grassy field and Puget Sound, visually blending indoors and outdoors.
The living room’s large wall of glass frames a view of the adjoining grassy field and Puget Sound, visually blending indoors and outdoors.
The site slopes east to west. The open-plan living areas (seen directly ahead) are located on the west side and the highest point of the site for expansive garden views.
The site slopes east to west. The open-plan living areas (seen directly ahead) are located on the west side and the highest point of the site for expansive garden views.
Four Leaves site plan
Four Leaves site plan
Floor plan drawing
Floor plan drawing
Wilson also incorporated high levels of insulation and double glazing to make the house energy efficient.
Wilson also incorporated high levels of insulation and double glazing to make the house energy efficient.
The screens help control sunlight penetration and passive solar radiation.
The screens help control sunlight penetration and passive solar radiation.
A series of views unfolds as one moves from the entrance to the rear of the house: first of the northern garden framed by cabinetry, then slivers of sky seen through a strip skylight, followed by views of trees through clerestory windows, and then screened views to the western outdoor areas.
A series of views unfolds as one moves from the entrance to the rear of the house: first of the northern garden framed by cabinetry, then slivers of sky seen through a strip skylight, followed by views of trees through clerestory windows, and then screened views to the western outdoor areas.
In winter, the wooden screens can be opened to draw in the warm, afternoon sun.
In winter, the wooden screens can be opened to draw in the warm, afternoon sun.
The eco-friendly home is equipped with rainwater harvesting, hydronic heating, and a compost and vegetable garden.
The eco-friendly home is equipped with rainwater harvesting, hydronic heating, and a compost and vegetable garden.
Sustainable features include locally and sustainably harvested Victorian hardwood with low VOC finishes and formaldehyde-free plywood.
Sustainable features include locally and sustainably harvested Victorian hardwood with low VOC finishes and formaldehyde-free plywood.
The walls, ceilings, windows, and cabinetry were all strategically positioned to unveil views to the outdoors.
The walls, ceilings, windows, and cabinetry were all strategically positioned to unveil views to the outdoors.
The owners also wanted better internal circulation, and upgrades for the existing rooms.
The owners also wanted better internal circulation, and upgrades for the existing rooms.
Wilson used a series of operable wooden screens to mitigate the strong western light.
Wilson used a series of operable wooden screens to mitigate the strong western light.
The addition has a skin of hardwood screens that offer protection from sunlight arriving from the north and west. The screens provide shade and privacy while still revealing views of the outdoor area and the pool.
The addition has a skin of hardwood screens that offer protection from sunlight arriving from the north and west. The screens provide shade and privacy while still revealing views of the outdoor area and the pool.
The owners asked for new common spaces with improved connectivity to the back garden and swimming pool.
The owners asked for new common spaces with improved connectivity to the back garden and swimming pool.
A new addition with a steel structure clad in hardwood screens was created at the rear of the house.
A new addition with a steel structure clad in hardwood screens was created at the rear of the house.
Beth draws at the desk in the cabin.
Beth draws at the desk in the cabin.