Located feet from Discovery Bay and the Strait of Juan De Fuca with views towards the Olympic mountains. Every aspect of the home was evaluated for its integrity, durability, minimal maintenance, and sustainability. The materials chosen for the home attempted to compliment the natural beachscape of driftwood and tumbled rocks...

Discovery Bay Home by StudioSTL

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From the architect: Working within a flood zone and restrictive design covenants required both technical expertise and creativity. The homeowner wanted a waterfront retreat with compelling shoreline views while also having site lines to the heavily wooded hillside.

Discovery Bay Home by StudioSTL

Working from an existing structure's footprint, this home's form provides transparency to the shoreline and a punched-out sightline to the trees behind. With a master suite on the main floor, intentionally distanced from the second-floor guest suite, this home was designed to have open public spaces and isolated private spaces.

Discovery Bay Home by StudioSTL

The exterior palette incorporates natural materials creating a strong connection to the land. Tall interior volumes, a bonus room, and a partially covered outdoor living space off the second floor all work together to create a home that lives as good as it looks.

Discovery Bay Home by StudioSTL

Architect: StudioSTL
Location: Port Townsend, Washington, United States
Year: 2023
Project size: 2,800 ft2
Photography: Josh Partee

Discovery Bay Home by StudioSTL

Discovery Bay Home by StudioSTL

Discovery Bay Home by StudioSTL

Discovery Bay Home by StudioSTL

Discovery Bay Home by StudioSTL

Discovery Bay Home by StudioSTL

Discovery Bay Home by StudioSTL

Discovery Bay Home by StudioSTL

Discovery Bay Home by StudioSTL

Discovery Bay Home by StudioSTL

Discovery Bay Home by StudioSTL

Discovery Bay Home by StudioSTL

Discovery Bay Home by StudioSTL

Discovery Bay Home by StudioSTL

Discovery Bay Home by StudioSTL

Discovery Bay Home by StudioSTL

Discovery Bay Home by StudioSTL

Discovery Bay Home by StudioSTL

Discovery Bay Home by StudioSTL

To design a retreat from Seattle, consisting of a residence and smaller cabin, that can accommodate weekend getaways and family gatherings...

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