Porter Residence
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Integrating a Northwest regional palette characterized by cedar and concrete floors, this Vashon Residence flirts with Asian influences as well, using blackened wood and dashes of color to contrast the natural timbers and steel. The tactile qualities integrated throughout—from a custom leather door pull to gentle stone floors in the spa—add to the home’s intimate approachability.
The residence evokes redefinition depending upon its contextual setting. As the home of a couple with young twins, the house’s open floor plan invites togetherness and private gatherings while providing a functional space that allows for individualism, too. As an entertainment space, the house incorporates outdoor elements and accommodates large groups and unimpeded social mingling. Two courtyards reinforce the public and private duality of the home as one beckons visitors from the front entrance, providing a savory glimpse of the view, while the other faces the water in a private, serene setting. Sited nearly level with the lakefront, the home exudes a sense of sheltered seclusion where the view can be quietly enjoyed without distractions from the road above.
