Leschi is a single family residence plus an accessory dwelling unit that we designed overlooking Lake Washington in Seattle. We broke down the massing and program into 3 volumes and expressed them in a dark cementitious panel, wood, and a lighter volume. The wood volume grows out of the steps leading to the residence, then it expands vertically to the interior stair spine and roof deck. The heavier cementitious volume reaches towards the water, opens at the living level, and then cantilevers to the water views at the master bedroom corner w/ a wraparound deck. This cantilever and its primary living level deck below are both articulated with warm cedar soffits and walls. The accessory dwelling unit can function separately or together with the main residence to maximize its potential uses in the future. We were able to keep this enclosure assembly very affordable and energy efficient utilizing a combination of cementitious panels, wood, and punched openings without sacrificing durability for the builder and we really love this finished home.
Location: Leschi, Seattle
Architect: Lemons Architecture & Urban Growth
Structural Engineer: Ellipsis Structural Engineering
Civil Engineer: PBG Civil Engineering
Landscape Architect: Root of Design
Client: Private Owner & Builder