Possession Lane Retreat

Structural steel framing supports a barrel-vaulted ceiling defined by a rhythm of Douglas fir rafters, while framing panoramic views of Puget Sound and the surrounding landscape. Multi-slide doors open entirely to these vistas, dissolving the division between interior and exterior. The interplay of structure and light shapes a space that feels both anchored and expansive, inviting quiet reflection and a deep connection to place.

Stone walls extending from exterior to interior, wood floors and a steel clad door inspire a sense of reassurance and calm upon arrival. Honest materials and natural surfaces provide a tactile connection to the site as well as an enduring backdrop for sculptural art and furnishings.

Nestled amidst the treetops, the primary bathroom embodies tranquility and balance. Expansive glazing frames the surrounding forest, filtering daylight throughout the space while animating tile and glass surfaces. A barrel-vaulted ceiling creates a gentle envelope while Douglas fir cladding accentuates the volume with grounded warmth. A sculptural soaking tub is positioned to take in expansive views of Puget Sound. The interplay of light, reflection, and materiality creates a spa-like environment, encouraging stillness and connection to the landscape.

The primary suite is defined by the gentle curve of a barrel-vaulted ceiling and glass walls framing expansive views of the Puget Sound and surrounding treetops. The stone fireplace, fir-paneled headboard and earthen color palette reflect a tactile connection to nature, and balance intimacy with openness in this elevated retreat.

A vertical mass of quarried stone anchors the great room, providing a connection point for horizontal planes of wide-plank wood flooring and a Douglas fir-clad ceiling. Perpendicular walls of multi-slide glass doors and clerestory windows balance natural light and frame views of the surrounding tree canopy. Sunlight animates surfaces and furnishings throughout the day, creating ever-changing rhythms of light and texture.