CAST architecture

Thanks for the feature ! Just north of Seattle, this family home is tucked away on a magical parcel of land within the Edmonds city limits. Designed to maximize the site’s breathtaking views, it is carefully sited to blend into its wooded setting while opening fully to expansive views.

Much of the light-filled interior is wrapped in clear-finished fir, giving it a warm glow even on rainy winter days. White oak cabinets and black soapstone countertops add warmth to the kitchen.

The floorplan is highly efficient, carefully tuned to the family’s daily routines. Each room is exactly suited to its purpose, yet no larger than needed.

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The south-facing orientation of this modern farmhouse in the Methow Valley optimizes winter solar exposure coupled with large overhangs to protect from snowfall and the intense summer sun.

The Berm House is post and beam structure with a cross-laminated timber (CLT) roof prefabricated in northeastern Washington. Daylight and views are maximized along the entire south-facing wall.

The exterior employs the Japanese shou sugi ban preservation technique. The boulders throughout the site and as part of the berm were pulled from the site and placed by the owner.

The design incorporates Passive House principles, including managing seasonal heat gain from solar exposure, advanced air sealing, and mechanical ventilation. The earthen roof adds thermal mass, wildfire protection, and a promontory to take in the down valley vista.





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With thoughtful siting, ample views, and an intimate courtyard, this custom home provides year-round connections to the outdoors.

The twelve-foot-high bank of windows and NanaWall in the great room face southwest and provide transparency through the home. The interior wood ceiling extends out through the overhang above the veranda, further drawing the eye out and bringing in the outdoors. The intentional roof height protects from the summer heat and allows the winter sun in to warm the space.

A centerline from the kitchen to the fireplace wall is a nod to formality. The open kitchen, clad in local Douglas fir, was designed for those social interactions that happen best around food. The home’s horseshoe shape creates a gathering space between the wings of the home.

TEAM
CAST architecture
Bjornsen Construction‎
Evans Concrete Construction
B&B Excavating
A & J Electric





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