Perched on a steep, forested hillside overlooking the Puget Sound, this new home is positioned on the site of a former cabin to maximize its exceptional shoreline setting. Designed within a modest budget to navigate challenging site conditions, the compact structure integrates naturally among native conifers while orienting its living spaces toward the water.

By retaining the original building footprint, the home was grandfathered in proximity to the shoreline. Traditional wood-clad forms and extensive exterior decks frame sweeping marine vistas, offering a sanctuary for the owner's coastal lifestyle—from avid scuba diving to monitoring her small oyster farm right from the kitchen. Walls of glass draw the natural landscape deep inside, connecting daily rituals to the surrounding forest and tide.