A lovely house on the shore of Puget Sound, Washington

This house is an elegant affair located on the shore of Puget Sound in Washington. It is full of ideas for bringing the interior into contact with the house site. A raised ceiling section has clerestory windows on all four sides to bring daylight into the living room. The water-facing windows have a deep overhang to cut afternoon glare, and a deck so the owners can be outside even on stormy days. There is no railing between the deck and the beach just a jump below. Pilings add flavor and protection to the site: Architects: Kirk, Wallace, McKinley, A.I.A., and Associates.