Designed by Bjarko Serra Architects. Called Hat Island Residence, is a modern vacation house that maximizes the unique beach site and provides a comfortable central gathering space to experience the waterfront and accommodate passive activities.

Located at the northwest corner of Hat Island in Puget Sound near Washington’s San Juan Islands, the home is on a narrow waterfront site situated in a relatively dense beach front development of single family homes. The kitchen and dining room face to sea with a deck and corner to open courtyard, perfect for outdoors activities.

Was designed as two separate buildings—one for living and eating, and the other for sleeping. The separate bedroom wing provides extra privacy, so late-night entertaining does not disturb sleeping children or weary parents, as the case may be. Extensive water views, generous decks, and the sheltering orientation of the two buildings contribute to a fluid relationship between living areas and the surrounding seascape.

Architect: Bjarko Serra Architects
Interior Designer: Julie Myers of JMD Inc.
Photography: Ben Benschneider