Methow Cabin Winthrop | Washington | Eggleston Farkas Architects

A sparse meadow adjacent to a network of cross-country skiing trails on the valley floor.

A small retreat serving as a base for cross-country skiing and mountain biking. The owners wished to accommodate 6-8 people with a communal area for gathering and dining.

Siting: The building is aligned with the valley, opening at the ends to focus on the views up and down the valley. The service zone shields the living spaces from the road. A slot window – positioned for seated viewing – frames skiers gliding by.
Foundation: The foundation was required to extend 4-feet below grade to a point beneath the frost line. By using 8-foot vertical forms, a single pour provided sufficient depth while raising the wood structure 4-feet above grade to protect it from snowdrifts...........more

Little Creek Residence | Eugene | Oregon | Eggleston Farkas Architects

A linear north-facing lot along a seasonal creek. The neighboring house to the north is quite close, while those across the stream to the north are somewhat filtered by existing trees.

A one story home for an empty-nest couple, incorporating indoor/outdoor living and the opportunity to combine cooking and entertaining. The owners – one of whom is a landscape architect – wanted to maximize the connection to the outdoors while maintaining visual privacy from the street and neighbors. They also wanted a casual entry sequence not dominated by the garage door..............more

Modern House Design | Meadow Creek House Seattle | Washington | Eggleston Farkas Architects

A large sloping site with western views to Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains. Driveway access was limited to its pre-existing location by the topography. A small stream and hillside delineate the southern edge of the property.

A single family residence facilitating indoor/outdoor living, offering direct connection to the garden while taking advantage of the dramatic view. The house was to accommodate both contemporary and Asian furnishings, as well as a handmade bubinga dining room table & chairs. The building height had to be minimized because covenants stipulated that new construction must minimize the impact upon existing views from surrounding neighbors. Similar requirements regarding trees necessitated that the building itself – not landscaping – offer privacy protection from neighbors to the north and south.........more

House Renovation | Cavehill Residence | Seattle | Washington | Eggleston Farkas Architects

The Cavehill Residence is a substantial alteration of an existing single-story house on the west slope of Seattle’s Queen Anne Hill. A neighboring house blocked potential dramatic views to Puget Sound and the distant range of Olympic Mountains. Because the street facade of the original house was much closer to the property line than presently allowed, projected new construction at an upper level, intended to access the desirable vista, had to conform to the current setback standard of fifteen feet........more

Single Family House | Fort Ward Bunker House | Bainbridge Island | Washington | Eggleston Farkas Architects

A new single family residence with lots of storage.

A hilltop occupied by a decommissioned military bunker – the fire control station for Gunnery Nash at Fort Ward at the south end of Bainbridge Island. The purchase price of the property was set based on the assumption that substantial costs would be incurred removing the circa 1904 bunker to allow for construction of a new residence.............more