Property of Mr. Harrison Overturf, Seattle | Architects: William J. Bain & Harrison Overturf

This house satisfies the great American urge to enjoy the outdoors as much as possible. A wide sun deck on the upper level of the house faces a spectacular view of Seattle across Lake Union. The deck is partly covered, partly open for sheltered meals and sun bathing. For outdoor dining there is a direct pass-through from kitchen to sun deck. The outdoors can also be enjoyed indoors. The deck is, in fact, an extension of the living-dining room because only floor-to-ceiling glass walls separate it from this room. Living-dining room and deck can be used as one big room when the weather is fine.

All living areas in this two story house have the benefit of a view and privacy from the street. There are window-walls in living-dining room and kitchen on the upper level of the house and in the bed- rooms on the lower level. The entrance, on the opposite side, looks out on a secluded court set back from the road. For complete privacy the front wall of the house, facing road, is windowless.

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source: House and Garden Magazine | September 1955