With this thorough interior and exterior remodel, a dated 1960s ranch house in Lake Forest Park has been reborn as a luminous pavilion in tune with its woodland site. Schultz Miller worked closely with architect Nils Finne to create a Northwest home with a quiet yet powerful presence in the landscape. The exterior of the house was re-clad with narrow strips of clear cedar, and light monitors were added to the roof, supplying much-needed natural light. Inside, the house features clear fir and hemlock, custom cherry cabinetry, and a sculptural wall of steel tiles and grass laminated panels. Schultz Miller directed a special effort to preserve specimen trees and plants immediately surrounding the house.

Architect: Finne Architects
Photos: Benjamin Benschneider