Aurea Residence In Seattle, USA

Built in 2013 in a neighborhood called Magnolia in Seattle, USA, the Aurea residence is a modern and spacious three-story home. It was built for a young family on a 5,000 square foot lot, and it was designed by Chris Pardo Design: Elemental Architecture with privacy and comfort in mind. The house offers 3,300 square feet of living space, and its design is based on four volumes that surround a central Japanese rock garden.

The lower floor accommodates the master suite as well as a separate bathroom area with a recessed tub. This level also includes accommodations for the mother in law as well as a garage for two cars. Upstairs, on the second floor, we find the great room, the living room and a pair of bedrooms. The final floor features a play room for the children, a covered roof deck as well as a secondary master suite that benefits from great views.

From the architect:

The Aurea Residence is located in the Magnolia neighborhood of Seattle. Designed for a young family on a 5000 sqft infill lot, the home is oriented to maintain privacy, maximize views and daylighting. The massing consists of four forms that surround a Japanese rock garden, which creates a private center courtyard and floods the home with southern light.

A Bernice Abbott inspired black and white translucent photograph provides recognition and definition to the front entry door while providing privacy. The lower level consists of a master suite with separate bathroom volume and recessed tub, a mother in law unit and a two car garage. The second floor features two bedrooms, and the great room with an open roof deck and green roof off of the living room.

The third floor has a second mater suite, a kids play room, and a covered roof deck with views over Puget Sound.

General Contractor: Delen Construction Services Inc
Artwork: Cassandria Blackmore
Engineering: LFD Structural Engineering
Area: 3,300 sq ft
Year: 2013
Photographs: Dale Tu