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SHIP TO SHORE
Tulalip, WA
After a long and well-respected career captaining U.S. Navy ships and submarines, this homeowner and his wife retired onshore with the goal of look-
ing back across the waters he had once sailed. This three-bedroom vacation home, nestled into the hillside about an hour north of Seattle, replaced
a small block house on a waterfront lot held by his family for more than 100 years. The original plan was to do a modest renovation and addition, but
once the project got going it became clear that a full rebuild would be necessary. The new home required an extensive coordination of complex shore-
line setback requirements to find a solution that gave every living space a panoramic view of the water. A variety of open and covered outdoor spaces,
including a picturesque dining gazebo, provide many opportunities to enjoy the waterfront views through the seasons. An avid DIYer, the homeowner
has a nicely outfitted workshop hidden underneath the deck—he even completed most of the home's trim and finish-out, as well as all the electrical,
himself. Now, the couple's children and grandchildren are able to visit often and continue the family tradition of treasuring this property.
Photographs by Sozinho Imagery
Designed by Donnally Architects, Seattle, WA
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