The 3,200-square-foot residence consists of a renovated north and south home. Miller Hull worked to improve the building envelope, provide self-sufficient systems and offer updated interiors while maintaining the original architectural character of the home. A new, 725-square-foot detached carport and storage area was added to the property to house the owner’s electrical vehicles and bicycles.
The design respects the original architectural character of Hal Moldstad’s mid-century bones and thrives in a rejuvenated Pacific Northwest landscape. Thoughtful improvements complement the existing landscape which consists of ornamental plantings of Japanese maples, flowering trees, rhododendrons, and azaleas. A variety of edible berries, as well as vegetables and a mycological foraging forest, will provide urban agriculture for the property. A new entry bridge curates a path through the mature, 200-foot tall evergreens that guide residents and visitors to a redefined main entry. The home’s previous maze of small rooms was transformed into an open great room with a new stair leading to a lower-level primary suite, replacing an underutilized garage. Triple-glazed windows and skylights throughout the project maintain a connection to the gardens, Puget Sound, and beyond.
The impact of Loom House has continued to drive the project forward, advocating for change far beyond its property line. From design through construction, the goal of the project was to create a global impact by showing a path to Living Building Challenge Certification for all residential remodels. Net positive energy and water were integrated seamlessly into the existing site and structures, and the project team successfully lobbied the City of Bainbridge Island to change the city code to treat grey and black water on-site, paving the way for other residents in the area to follow. The project team went beyond Living Building Challenge requirements and extended Red List-free materials into all the home’s furniture and furnishings, permanently eliminating chemicals of concern from a wider group of craftspeople, installers, vendors, and manufacturers.
Architect : The Miller Hull Partnership – https://millerhull.com/
Location : Bainbridge Island, Washington, United States
Area : 297 m²
Year : 2019
Photographer :
Kevin Scott – https://www.kevinscott.us/
Ben Schauland –
Interior Design : Charlie Hellstern Interior Design
Contractor : Clark Construction
Landscape Architect : Anne James Landscape Architecture
Structural Engineer : Quantum Consulting Engineers
MEP Engineer : WSP
Water Consultant : Biohabitats
Civil Engineer : Seabold Engineering
Geotechnical Engineer : Aspect Consulting
Lighting Consultant : Lighting Designs
Envelope Consultant : 4EA Building Science