Forest & Pond Issaquah

The owners purchased this large wooded property in Issaquah after searching far and wide for the perfect site for their new home.  The large lot was partially forested, contained a stream, wetland, and pond along with an existing cabin.  The vision for this project included designing a new custom single story home, approximately 4500 sf with an attached 950 sf garage, and rebuilding the existing cabin into an entertainment space. The new home was designed to be nestled in the forested portion of the site with views of the landscape, stream, and pond beyond.  This ‘forever’ home was designed as a single-story structure to accommodate the growing family’s needs over time and future aging-in-place goals.  The modern minimalist design is centered around a great room with an open plan to connect the main living spaces to the outdoors, while the private spaces are laid out in private wings of the home.  The existing cabin, situated close to the existing pond, was demolished and rebuilt into an entertainment space fondly referred to as the “Pond House”.  The Pond House’s open plan design allows for flexibility for use as a recreation space for the kids or for hosting large gatherings.  The main space connects to the outdoors on two sides with large sliding glass doors – one out to a deck overlooking the pond and one out to a covered entertaining area.

Architecture and Design by: H2D Architecture + Design

Built by: Schenkar Construction

Interior Design by:  Briana Benton