Seattle-based Christopher Wright Architecture designed this home for owners who wanted to live in an intimate space with a strong connection to trees, bay views, and the land. Combining Swiss-style architecture with modern influences, the aesthetic nature of the dwelling highlights craftsmanship, structure, and connectivity to the surrounding landscape.

"We wanted to create a home that seems to belong where it is–as if it could have always been there–but does not necessarily blend or disappear. Here, I like the strength of the simple forms set against the natural landscape," said Christopher Wright, founder of Christopher Wright Architecture in a statement.

Surrounded by cedar trees, the buildable area of the site was minimal and the team ensured the trees were kept intact. As such, the home was built close to the trees, requiring a modified approach to the traditional foundation so that the roots of the cedars would not be disturbed.

The central section of the structure was not given a foundation, but rather, two large beams span across the entry and study to create an elevated mid section between the bedroom wing and the main living areas.

The dwelling sits low at one-story to emphasize its deeply embedded relationship with the nature at its perimeter. Natural materials further solidify the home's organic theme, which travels to the interiors of the space.

Large windows frame distinct views of Kayak Point, where the home is located, and invites generous amounts of natural light into the rooms, highlighting the concrete and wood used throughout.