orcas escape
This Orcas Island project slips into an existing clearing found on site, stretching out from a natural rock outcropping to take in expansive forest and distant ocean views. The house touches the land as lightly as possible with minimal points of contact, delicately cantilevering over the landscape.
Type: New construction single family
Place: Orcas Island, WA
Area: 1,527sf
Contractor: Tye Contracting Inc.
Photos: Taj Howe
Project by: Heliotrope Architects
Role: Tony Salas - Project Manager + Design @ Heliotrope Architects
Project Awards: Northwest & Pacific AIA Merit Award + Luxe RED Awards