Edmonds Sound+Stream
Location: Puget Sound waterfront lot in Edmonds, WA
Design Goals: Located in the Perrinville neighborhood of Edmonds, this waterfront project began as a vision for a large addition and attached garage and evolved into a substantial partial rebuild of the existing home. The design goals centered on expanding and modernizing the residence while responding thoughtfully to the site’s sensitive environmental conditions, including a stream, steep slope, and the Puget Sound shoreline with associated buffers. Careful planning ensured compliance with critical area restrictions while maximizing sweeping water views and strengthening the home’s connection to its remarkable setting. The reimagined main floor was designed as an open, light-filled great room organized around a large kitchen and generous entertaining spaces. Expansive glass doors and a dramatic wall of windows frame views of the Puget Sound, creating a seamless indoor–outdoor connection and allowing natural light to fill the interior. A new addition is designed with a two-car garage at the lower level and a primary suite above, designed as a private retreat with elevated views and refined finishes. Sustainability and efficiency were also central goals: the existing foundation and main floor system were salvaged and reused, while rebuilt walls support a modern double shed roofline constructed with SIP panels (Structurally Insulated Panels) over exposed wood beams. The result is a cohesive, contemporary home that balances environmental sensitivity, performance, and waterfront living
Style: Pacific Northwest Modern
Design Challenges + Site Constraints: This waterfront property presented a complex set of environmental and logistical challenges that required careful coordination and thoughtful design. The site includes a stream, steep slope, and the Puget Sound shoreline, each with associated critical area buffers that significantly constrained the buildable area. Extensive planning and collaboration were required to ensure full compliance with environmental regulations while still achieving the project’s goals for expansion, views, and livability. Close coordination with the City of Edmonds and Department of Ecology was essential to protect the on-site stream and minimize ecological impact throughout design and construction. Access to the site posed an additional challenge for construction, as all construction materials and equipment had to cross a small bridge spanning the stream. This required strategic construction planning to protect the sensitive areas and reduce site disturbance. Within these constraints, the design carefully focused on window placement, outdoor connections, and site-sensitive massing to strengthen the home’s relationship to the outdoors while respecting the environmental integrity of its remarkable setting.
Team:
+ Architecture: H2D Architecture + Design
+ Interior Design: H2D Architecture + Design
+ Built by: Carlisle Classic Homes
+ Photography: Anastasiya Homes