Home is Where the Heart Is

Peter Bocek, Architect

This three star Builtgreen remodel in Magnolia was completed by TJC on a house on a bluff overlooking Elliot Bay and downtown. The magnificent views drove the design. A second story master suite was added to take in the panorama from the bedroom and new master deck. The open kitchen and living room were also oriented to the views out the back side of the house. The remainder of the existing main floor was remodeled, and the previously unfinished basement was finished out with an extra bathroom, laundry, and roughed in for a future MIL. Vertical grain fir cabinetry, Forest Stewardship Certified madrona hardwood flooring, and Squak Mountain Stone countertops were some of the finishes that this project featured. Recently purchased as a fixer, the years of deferred maintenance created the opportunity to address the building envelope in a thorough way for future durability. Mechanical systems were upgraded and the whole house was properly insulated for greater energy efficiency to complete the comprehensive improvements.