Last weekend was Bainbridge Island’s first architectural tour and what a success! Gorgeous weather, incredible houses in amazing settings, talented interesting people… for the design minded, it was an inspiring two days of fun. Produced by GEM and Seattle Homes and Lifestyle Magazine, it was a thoughtful way for local architects and builders to show off their style. We were able to go inside more than twenty incredible homes and talk directly to their architects. Bainbridge has some amazing residences! Amazing attention to detail and energy saving innovation from Coates Design. (I have to say this was the most intriguing home):
Impressive land use strategies and flexible utility from Peter Brachvogel. (Most gorgeous garage on the island - I can’t wait to see the primary residence):
Stylish modern design on the waterfront from LaRoche. (I felt like I was floating walking through this home – perhaps it was the light colored cork flooring and darker natural wood ceilings. This home was definitely a play on smooth and textured surfaces. I’ve been admiring it from the water for a couple of years now.)
The firms on the tour are just a sampling of the very talented professionals that live right here in the community. If you are remodeling or building new, I encourage you to ‘shop local’: www.tourofarchitects.com. Participants included:
Architects:
Bill Chester, Williarm Chester Architect & Planner
Charlie Wenzlau, Wenslau Architects
Sean Parker, Sean Parker Architect
Ron Holsman, Ronald H. Holsman Architects
Peter O’Connor, O’Connor Architects
Marc LaRoche, Marc LaRoche Architects
Peter Manning, Manning Architecture & Planning
Julie Kriegh, Kriegh Architects
Devin Johnson, Johnson Squared Architecture
Jeb Thornburg, Indigo Architecture & Interiors
Hris Gutche, Ecosmith Architecture & Consulting
Dick Dunbar, Dunbar Architects
Dana Webber, Dana Webber Architect
Lane Williams, Coop 15
Mathew Coates, Coates Design Architects
Peter Brachvogel, BC&J Architects
Nate Thomas, Architects/Thomas
Building Contractors:
Toilsome Construction
Andrew Constan, CDB General Contractors, LLC
Port Blakely Builders, Inc
Bill Agnew/Thom Fowler
Hall Construction
Schuchart/Dow
Jim Bickford
Drury Construction
Brian Russell
Smallwood Design & Construction
Carley Construction, Inc.
Cratsman Building
Fairbank Construction Company
Mike Fisher Construction
Tom Salisbury
Pacific Pointe
Structural Engineers:
Swenson Say Faget, Paul Faget
Jay Oleson PE, Brain Glover SE, Arup
Quantum Consulting Engineers
Read more: http://www.kitsapsun.com/news/2010/mar/19/mother-in-laws-featured-in-bainbridge-tour/#ixzz0jDtFjJuK
Recent Bainbridge Island homes for sale:
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