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Case Inlet Retreat by MW Works Architecture+Design

By Eric Meunier

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Seattle-based studio MW Works Architecture+Design has designed the Case Inlet Retreat, a contemporary vacation home located along the eastern edge of the Case Inlet, in southern Puget Sound in the state of Washington, USA.

Inlet Retreat by MW Works Architecture+Design:

“Nestled into a forested slope along the eastern edge of the Case Inlet, this small retreat opens to a western view of the Olympic Mountains and the Puget Sound. Anchored by a weathered cedar clad bedroom wing, a bold concrete cantilever projects the living and dining into the dense forest and toward the view.

An ipe deck slips from inside the kitchen into an open meadow to the south, separated only by large sliding glass doors extending the sense of interior directly to the outdoors. A broad flat roof hovers high above the living spaces creating the feeling that one is sitting outdoors amidst the trees. Smaller, thoughtfully placed apertures define the exterior of the bedroom volume, along with a single large opening belonging to the master bath to give the users a ritual of bathing within the forest.

A balance of clean lines and natural materials, this modest retreat is a welcome sanctuary for just two or the full family.”

Photos by: Jeremy Bittermann

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About Eric Meunier

Currently the Owner and Chief Executive of HODYO Design, Eric Meunier's expertise in the design industry spreads over 20 years. He was the driving force behind HomeDSGN's early success, founding this website in 2011. Today, he loves to channel his passion for design into remodeling houses and transforming interior spaces with his keen eye for detail and architectural finesse. Learn more about HomeDSGN's Editorial Process.

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