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POINT WHITE RESIDENCE
BAINBRIDGE ISLAND, WASHINGTON
An honest expression of materials and structure de nes this house both inside and out. Concrete-block bearing walls, exposed beams, roof decking, and a stained concrete oor are all revealed in the home’s open interior. Generous window openings, along with surfaces that extend outdoors, blend the interior with the exterior, allowing the occupants to feel that they are always at home amidst the ancient cedars that surround the home. Sustainability was a prerequisite for this design; not just as a guide for materials and equipment, but also as a guide for the form of the house itself. This residence features hydronic radiant oor heating, reconstituted concrete counter tops, and zero-VOC paint.
