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

Melissa Wiley   

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

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

Source: mw|works

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

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.

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

Source: mw|works, AIA

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.

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.
Kevin Scott

Source: mw|works, Dezeen

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

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

Source: mw|works, Dezeen

A low stone wall forms its perimeter.

A low stone wall forms its perimeter.
Kevin Scott

Source: mw|works

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

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

Source: mw|works

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

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

Source: mw|works

... plaster walls ...

... plaster walls ...
Kevin Scott

Source: mw|works

... and natural stone.

... and natural stone.
Kevin Scott

Source: mw|works

Black steel accents tie everything together.

Black steel accents tie everything together.
Kevin Scott

Source: mw|works

Views abound, from the study ...

Views abound, from the study ...
Kevin Scott

Source: mw|works

... to the living area ...

... to the living area ...
Kevin Scott

Source: mw|works

... to the bedrooms.

... to the bedrooms.
Kevin Scott

Source: mw|works

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

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

Source: mw|works

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

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

Source: mw|works

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