Seattle-based architects Hoedemaker Pfeiffer were tasked to take an uninspired concrete block boathouse along the shores of the Hood Canal and create a building that would serve as a hub for beach activities with space for overflow guests. Building restrictions required the architects to work within the existing footprint, so they opted to create a totally new structure from within. The result is an appealing beach-side boathouse/guest cottage; for more of the firm’s work, visit Hoedemaker Pfeiffer.
Photographs by Alex Hayden.
Above: The sliding barn-style doors protect the structure from harsh weather when closed and open the structure to the outdoors when opened.
Above: The interior walls are lined with marine-grade plywood.
Above: The stairs, made from salvaged wood, can be raised with a block and tackle to make room for a boat in winter.
Above: The upstairs loft provides a beautiful water view for overnight guests.
Above: The Olympic Mountains line the Hood Canal.
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