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P R O F I L E | M O D E R N T R E E H O U S E S E AT T L E
ESTLED IN LAURELHURST, a Seattle neighborhood of rolling
hills, this property had the views (of Lake Washington
and the mountains) and the history that convinced the
homeowners — a couple of healthcare executives with
young adult children that sometimes live at home —
that it was the right choice for them.
Built by Robert Detlie in 1957 and once owned by renowned artist
Virginia Banks, the original house needed significant updates.
Sandall Norrie Architects determined it wasn't feasible to keep the
existing structure, but the team felt it was important to re-create
the spirit of the old in the new construction that is the same foot-
print with an additional upper floor. Another objective consisted
in creating more open living spaces in this 4,800-square-foot,
three-story, four-bedroom glass house with interiors by Kathleen
Glossa, who is the founder of Swivel Interiors. Floor to ceiling
windows and three sets of folding doors lead out to the deck on
the main floor, opening up to the exceptional panorama toward
the trees, lake and Mount Rainier.
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