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Mid-sized minimalist two-story wood exterior home photo in Seattle
FINNE Architects
FINNE Architects
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Elliott Bay House

Modern Exterior, Seattle

The architectural massing of the house has been wrapped around a south-facing courtyard containing a large reflecting pool with two “floating” basalt boulders. The reflecting pool gathers all the roof drainage from the house, with the downspout from the living room roof providing a 10-ft waterfall. The main living space has sweeping westerly views of Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains. The east side of the living space is the courtyard with reflecting pool, providing a sense of intimacy and quiet in contrast to the dramatic views on the west side. Photos by Benjamin Benschneider

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Becky Harris added this to Houzz Tour: Pacific Northwest Landscape Inspires a Seattle HomeOctober 15, 2015

The house wraps around this courtyard, which provides a sheltered and intimate outdoor space. Entering through the...

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luckycruce added this to Beach exteriorJanuary 15, 2024

front entry waterfall