WATER TIGHT

摘要

On Orcas Island, up in the northwest corner of Washington state, the rains can pound. Residents seek out the area for its natural beauty, but that serenity can turn chaotic quickly, and houses have to be able to withstand extreme weather conditions. Seattle-based Heliotrope Architects kept this duality top of mind while designing Lone Madrone, a weekend getaway right on the shoreline: The clients wanted to capitalize on big views but also needed a barrier strong enough to keep the torrents out.