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Nocturne, WC STUDIO’s latest self-initiated development project, endeavors to capitalize on the dingbat’s most favorable attributes and reimagine this classic midcentury housing type for our current context: a moment when the imperative to create livable and affordable housing and environmentally responsible buildings is more pressing than ever.
Two cabins designed by WC STUDIO are currently under construction near White Pass, WA on a site surrounded by mountain peaks, towering evergreens, and sweeping views. The upper cabin is located on a higher building pad overlooking the Elk Valley and Cowlitz River just beyond the lower cabin’s roof.
A property on a south-facing hillside overlooking Lake Washington was the ideal location for a Kenmore family, however their unremarkable 1970s house was not a source of joy. Seeking a more beautiful and functional living space that better captured the available lake vistas, the owners enlisted WC STUDIO to study options for rebuilding.
This project was designed for recently retired couple who were trading in their 1920s multi-level Tacoma craftsman for a comfortable, modern, low-maintenance forever home in Sequim. We helped our clients hone their vision for a modestly sized home with space for all of the ways they plan live their best retired life. The hands-on owners were actively involved in construction and planting of the landscape and plan to spend their golden years in the rain shadow cycling on the Olympic Discovery Trail, gardening, baking bread, cooking and drinking wine from their extensive collection.
Located between Packwood and Randle, the Elk Valley foothills of Mt. Rainier is a prime lodging location for outdoor enthusiasts in all seasons. The ability to host visitors in a separate space, prompted the owners to include an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) in addition to the main cabin in their project plans.
Pearl Homes is a residential small-lot development in North Tacoma with four detached dwellings
The structure includes a dry cedar sauna room, cold plunge tub, outdoor shower, changing area, a fire pit and outdoor gathering space. These program elements were to be contained within a well-crafted structure that highlighted the natural beauty of the woodsy setting.
The Power Point Apartments is a 25-unit residential building designed for one of three contiguous sites on the rapidly developing hillside adjacent to downtown Tacoma.
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Wedgeview is a newly completed apartment building located across the street from Tacoma’s historic Wedge neighborhood. Vacant for many years, the site now contains four new dwellings, eight new neighbors, two dogs and one cat.