West Cost Forest Residence
Nestled in the trees on Vashon Island, Washington, the Forest Residence is a multi-generational retreat designed for three generations to live in close connection with each other—and with nature. The main residence is composed of three cabins—one for the couple, one for the children, and one for shared living—interlinked by a series of glass walkways and elevated decks. These structures form a collective living space while preserving a sense of privacy and scale.
A short distance away, across the property, sits the grandparents’ cabin: a pair of joined volumes echoing the same black-clad form and material palette as the main house, offering both independence and visual continuity within the landscape.
The design celebrates outdoor living, incorporating areas for barbecuing, outdoor dining, a garden, and a soaking tub to the south. Clad in monolithic black siding with a black standing seam roof, the Forest Residence strikes a bold yet quiet presence amid the forest canopy.
Exterior
The series of dark monolithic forms—clad in black siding and topped with standing seam metal roofs—create the feeling of a modern forest hamlet
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West and North
The gables run parallel, and on the north side, the covered living area features light-colored siding with two parallel gable forms. The garden is located on the west side of the house.
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Living room
The living room is centrally located with an entertainment wall, and above it, a transom gable window brings in abundant indirect light that fills the space.
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Dining Room
The dining room sits between the kitchen and living room, centrally positioned with a large sliding door that opens to an outdoor dining area.
Kitchen
The kitchen is compact, with a pantry tucked behind it. The space is organized into a main cooking area, a dedicated coffee nook, and an adjacent laundry room.
Outdoor
The outdoor space features a garden, dining area, barbecue, and soaking tub, creating a seamless extension of daily living into the landscape.
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