The Mazama house is located in the Methow Valley of Washington State, a secluded mountain valley on the eastern edge of the North Cascades, about 200 miles northeast of Seattle. The house has been carefully placed in a copse of trees at the easterly end of a large meadow. Two major building volumes indicate the house organization. A grounded 2-story bedroom wing anchors a raised living pavilion that is lifted off the ground by a series of exposed steel columns. Seen from the access road, the large meadow in front of the house continues right under the main living space, making the living pavilion into a kind of bridge structure spanning over the meadow grass, with the house touching the ground lightly on six steel columns. The raised floor level provides enhanced views as well as keeping the main living level well above the 3-4 feet of winter snow accumulation that is typical for the upper Methow Valley. To further emphasize the idea of lightness, the exposed wood structure of the living pavilion roof changes pitch along its length, so the roof warps upward at each end. The interior exposed wood beams appear like an unfolding fan as the roof pitch changes. The main interior bearing columns are steel with a tapered “V”-shape, recalling the lightness of a dancer. The house reflects the continuing FINNE investigation into the idea of crafted modernism, with cast bronze inserts at the front door, variegated laser-cut steel railing panels, a curvilinear cast-glass kitchen counter, waterjet-cut aluminum light fixtures, and many custom furniture pieces. The house interior has been designed to be completely integral with the exterior. The living pavilion contains more than twelve pieces of custom furniture and lighting, creating a totality of the designed environment that recalls the idea of Gesamtkunstverk, as seen in the work of Josef Hoffman and the Viennese Secessionist movement in the early 20th century. The house has been designed from the start as a sustainable structure, with 40% higher insulation values than required by code, radiant concrete slab heating, efficient natural ventilation, large amounts of natural lighting, water-conserving plumbing fixtures, and locally sourced materials. Windows have high-performance LowE insulated glazing and are equipped with concealed shades. A radiant hydronic heat system with exposed concrete floors allows lower operating temperatures and higher occupant comfort levels. The concrete slabs conserve heat and provide great warmth and comfort for the feet. Deep roof overhangs, built-in shades and high operating clerestory windows are used to reduce heat gain in summer months. During the winter, the lower sun angle is able to penetrate into living spaces and passively warm the exposed concrete floor. Low VOC paints and stains have been used throughout the house. The high level of craft evident in the house reflects another key principle of sustainable design: build it well and make it last for many years! Photo by NIls Finne

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Built in the 1920's, this home's kitchen was small and in desperate need of a re-do (see before pics!!). Load bearing walls prevented us from opening up the space entirely, so a compromise was made to open up a pass thru to their back entry room. The result was more than the homeowner's could have dreamed of. The extra light, space and kitchen storage turned a once dingy kitchen in to the kitchen of their dreams.

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After. The new Dry Bar was relocated to the opposite wall of the home. The formal Dining Room was replaced with a large island with seating for informal dining (and space was retained for a formal dining table in the Family Room).

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Lawrence Architecture worked with the clients to design a small vacation cabin along the Methow River that has a bedroom and bath along with a large living space and a loft area. A large porch provides covered outdoor space on the up-valley side and a shed dormer with large windows provides views to Goat Peak from the main living area. There is also a detached garage with living space above for guests.

Lawrence Architecture worked with the clients to design a small vacation cabin along the Methow River that has a bedroom and bath along with a large living space and a loft area. A large porch provides covered outdoor space on the up-valley side and a shed dormer with large windows provides views to Goat Peak from the main living area. There is also a detached garage with living space above for guests.

Transitional remodel of the master bath with custom cabinetry and finishes. The Landmark - Palm Beach Gardens, FL
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Lawrence Architecture worked with the clients to design a small vacation cabin along the Methow River that has a bedroom and bath along with a large living space and a loft area. A large porch provides covered outdoor space on the up-valley side and a shed dormer with large windows provides views to Goat Peak from the main living area. There is also a detached garage with living space above for guests.

Transitional remodel of the guest bath with custom cabinetry, beautiful fixtures, granite counter-top, and fabulous finishes. The Landmark, - Palm Beach Gardens, FL

Lawrence Architecture worked with the clients to design a small vacation cabin along the Methow River that has a bedroom and bath along with a large living space and a loft area. A large porch provides covered outdoor space on the up-valley side and a shed dormer with large windows provides views to Goat Peak from the main living area. There is also a detached garage with living space above for guests.

Transitional remodel of the master bath with custom cabinetry and finishes. The Landmark - Palm Beach Gardens, FL
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