The goal of this project was to create livable and affordable urban dwellings in Seattle while maintaining the highest level of sustainable building practices possible.  To achieve this we leveraged thoughtful design, materials and craftsmanship against an affordable, almost forgotten, tight urban site.

Located in the Judkins Park neighborhood in Seattle, the 2,057 sf site was only 25 feet wide with a building directly on the south property line.  Zoning code allowed for 2 units that are placed in a front-to-back configuration.  The front unit is 1 bedroom with 850 square feet and the back unit is 1,440 square feet with 3 bedrooms.

The tight site impacted the skin as well as the form.  By allowing the roofing material to continue uninterrupted down the exterior walls, the siding was protected in much the same way that a deep overhang would have, but was not allowed due to strict zoning setbacks. Windows that daylight the stairs for both units selectively pierce the long south façade to strike the perfect balance between providing natural lighting and minimizing heat loss.