Houghton House

The vision is to create a distinctive, contemporary single-family home near Downtown Kirkland Houghton, blending an international lifestyle with the essence of the Pacific Northwest. Houghton Kirkland, celebrated for its avant-garde, sustainable designs with breathtaking lake views, strives to enhance urban living through ample communal spaces and neighborhood connectivity while preserving privacy via intelligent space planning. By gently subtracting and adding elements, the firm transforms simple box massing into dynamic, functional spaces that define the architectural form. Exterior terraces and balconies expand the living areas, while garden-facing zones are designed to capture the lake view, seamlessly connecting indoor and outdoor spaces and allowing for year-round enjoyment despite the Pacific Northwest weather. Street-facing areas feature large entry foyer glazing, embodying a luxury lifestyle.