San Juan Island

San Juan Cliffside by Prentiss Architects

San Juan Cliffside by Prentiss Architects Location: San Juan Island, Washington, USA Year: 2010 Photo courtesy: Jay Goodrich Description: The project site is located on a forested ridge on San Juan Island.  The steep topography created both design and construction challenges. The project is divided into two structures....

The Pierre by Olson Kundig Architects

The Pierre by Olson Kundig Architects Architects: Olson Kundig Architects Location: San Juan Island, Washington, USA Photo courtesy: Benjamin Benschneider Description: The owner’s affection for a stone outcropping on her property and the views from its peak inspired the design of this house. Conceived as a bunker...

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