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Heliotrope Architects were asked by their clients to design a home for themselves and their children, on one of the San Juan Islands in Washington State.
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The small home is covered in cedar shingles.
Photography by Sean Airhart Photography
A roof garden was installed in order to replace habitat lost to the footprint of the house.
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The landscaping around the home was designed by Garden Artizan.
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The home has picture perfect views from the main living area.
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It was designed with retractable wall panels, that can be opened up completely to the outdoors when the weather is nice, allowing the owners to fully interact with the surrounding landscape.
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The main living area, is an open space with a kitchen, dining and living room.
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The living room has a fireplace, flanked by built-in shelving and storage.
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Here, you can see the large glass sliding doors.
Photography by Sean Airhart Photography
The house also has two bedrooms and a bunk room for the kids.