Located in Bainbridge Island, Washington much of the Dorsey House is hidden behind a face with two floors of concrete, but its interior reflects a different sense of warmth, light and openness. Coates Design Architects has created a wall of 18 inches of concrete that forms two sides of the exterior of the house. These walls provide a poignant counterpoint to the warmth of wood and brass box which rests on a slight angle to take full advantage of the on-site water and mountain views. Concrete walls and concrete exposed outside the house to reduce energy costs by acting as a thermal mass, which naturally cools the house in summer and keeps warm in winter.
Each room in the house has been carefully designed to take advantage of views, provide comfort to residents and an attractive style. With only a small buildable area available on the site has been designed to maximize the home using the footprint of vertical space, which also uses the spectacular views of Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains to the west. The proximity of the street is softened by landscaping and a native of gabion retaining wall stone. The back side of the house has an abundance of windows that illuminate the interior living space to maximize the spectacular views over the Olympic mountains and water. The main living room opens onto a large terrace that leverage the structure of the house, offering a seamless connection from the inside.
Kitchen offers a beautifully crafted cane is designed with caramelized bamboo, glossy laminate, and the three-way miter angle. Visually hidden in the pantry with custom cabinets adjacent to the kitchen has a washing machine and dryer and refrigerator wine cellar, which saves space and provides a clear, kitchen.
The interior of the home is well lit, with a transparent glass that make up almost all of their points of view of the backyard and Puget Sound. The staircase, lit up a glass roof, are black steel and custom wood was made from a tree is already on the property. With ceilings 12 feet high, three-story house leaves an indelible impression of openness and inspiration to all who visit. Coates Visit Web Design