Look inside the glass 'farmhouse' a family built on their historic property off the coast of Seattle

Melissa WileyMay 21, 2020, 03:04 IST

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The owners of a historic farm on an island off the coast of Seattle have transformed the property into a rustic retreat consisting of interconnected glass structures.
They partnered with Seattle-based architecture firm mw|works to come up with a design that would allow multiple generations of family members to stay on the property at the same time.
The modern "farmhouse" weaves in and out of trees in a hillside forest and offers views of meadows below.
Here's a look inside the woodsy island retreat.

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A family living near Seattle, Washington, has added a modern spin to their traditional farm property.

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The property is located on Whidbey Island off the coast of Seattle ...

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... and features a turn-of-the-century red barn, cattle pastures, and a fish pond.

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To allow multiple family members to stay on the property at once without disrupting its historic buildings or natural heritage, the owners built a series of three interconnected glass structures on a forested hillside.

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To allow multiple family members to stay on the property at once without disrupting its historic buildings or natural heritage, the owners built a series of three interconnected glass structures on a forested hillside.

The modern farmhouse can accommodate up to 20 people and weaves in and out of cedar and fir trees.

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A low stone wall forms its perimeter.

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The home is meant to feel "warm and rustic, simple and open," architecture firm mw|works writes on their website.

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The interior design blends materials and textures like weathered wood ...

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... plaster walls ...

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... and natural stone.

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Black steel accents tie everything together.

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Views abound, from the study ...

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... to the living area ...

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... to the bedrooms.

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Pathways connecting the structures crisscross a courtyard filled with ferns and grasses ...

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... and family members can step outside to a fireside patio where they can watch the sun set over the fields.

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Look inside the glass 'farmhouse' a family built on their historic property off the coast of Seattle

A family living near Seattle, Washington, has added a modern spin to their traditional farm property.

The property is located on Whidbey Island off the coast of Seattle ...

... and features a turn-of-the-century red barn, cattle pastures, and a fish pond.

To allow multiple family members to stay on the property at once without disrupting its historic buildings or natural heritage, the owners built a series of three interconnected glass structures on a forested hillside.

The modern farmhouse can accommodate up to 20 people and weaves in and out of cedar and fir trees.

A low stone wall forms its perimeter.

The home is meant to feel "warm and rustic, simple and open," architecture firm mw|works writes on their website.

The interior design blends materials and textures like weathered wood ...

... plaster walls ...

... and natural stone.

Black steel accents tie everything together.

Views abound, from the study ...

... to the living area ...

... to the bedrooms.

Pathways connecting the structures crisscross a courtyard filled with ferns and grasses ...

... and family members can step outside to a fireside patio where they can watch the sun set over the fields.