In Kind住宅丨美国西雅图丨GO’C

这座新建住宅位于西雅图，坐落在一座1950年代混凝土基础之上，与朝南的成熟花园紧密相连。

This new Seattle house was built atop of an existing 1950s concrete foundation with a strong connection to a mature south-facing garden.

▼项目概览，overall of the project © Kevin Scott

本项目的目标并非像常见的改建那样增加面积或添加功能，而是打造一座经过深思熟虑、空间恰到好处的住宅，满足业主所需——不多也不少。可以说，是对原址那座1950年代砖屋的一次“等价交换”。从第一次踏勘起便清楚，这座旧房布局糟糕，虽有足够面积，却无法真正造福居住者。楼梯位置不当，限制了平面布局；阴暗局促的地下室更是加剧了业主对“地下空间”的厌恶。

The goal of this project was not to increase square footage or add amenities as is often the case in a remodel. Instead, the desire was to create a thoughtfully desired home with just enough space for the needs of the client. No more no less. An in-kind trade so to speak for the 1950s brick house that sat on the site. It was clear from the first site visit that the house was poorly laid out, and despite having enough square footage, it was not able to be utilized in a way that benefited the inhabitants. An ill located staircase limited the options for the floor plan and small dark spaces in the basement only added to our clients ‘basement phobia.’

▼住宅入口楼梯，entrance staircase © Kevin Scott

设计任务很明确：在原有房屋的基础上，打造出更宽敞宜人的空间，使其与后院的成熟花园建立直接联系；同时营造一个既舒适又不显“地下室感”的下层空间。原屋的一些元素虽未完整保留，但精神得以延续——例如一扇面向西侧、框景枫树的大窗被保留在原位，新窗如今为玄关与新楼梯引入明亮天光，并洒落至下层空间。

The task was simple, create more generous spaces within the footprint of the house with a direct relationship to the established and well loved back yard, as well as an inviting and usable basement that most importantly, didn’t feel like a basement. Some elements from the original house were maintained in spirit if not in their original form—a large window to the west that frames a maple tree was recreated in the same location, this time it allows a cascade of natural light into the entryway and new stair, spilling down into the basement.

▼花园露台，terrace and garden © Kevin Scott

▼玄关，entrance © Kevin Scott

▼客厅，living room © Kevin Scott

▼细部，details © Kevin Scott

业主热爱园艺，因此住宅前部被设计为大面积种植区。面向街道的立面上，一段悬挑楼梯轻巧地延伸至原有石墙，与现有地形自然衔接，仿佛这一层原本就存在。项目面积约1900平方英尺，建造于原有混凝土条形基础之上。高挑的单坡屋顶下，裸露的木梁和沿顶窗带来的天光令紧凑空间倍显明亮开阔。

The owners are avid gardeners and so areas at the front of the house were designed to include extensive plantings. On the street facing facade, a cantilevered stair gently touches down to engage the existing rockery, as if this new main level was always there. At 1,900 square feet this project is a modest build that was constructed on top of the existing concrete stem walls. A high shed roof with exposed wood beams and clerestory windows below make the small spaces feel bright and open.

▼厨房餐厅，kitchen and dining © Kevin Scott

▼厨房，kitchen © Kevin Scott

▼厨房细部，details of the kitchen © Kevin Scott

南向的推拉门将花园引入室内，模糊了起居空间与户外甲板及户外厨房之间的界限。甲板之外，是一座朝南缓坡上的西北风格花园，覆盖着青苔的石墙、蕨类植物与本地树种层层叠叠，营造出柔和自然的主景。大面积窗户、花园视野与自然材料的运用，使这座谦逊的住宅洋溢着温暖与舒适。

Large lift-and-slide doors to the south draw the garden into the main living space and allow the interior to flow out to the deck and outdoor kitchen. Beyond the deck, a lush northwest garden rises up a small hill to the south. Receding layers of large moss-covered rockery, ferns, and native trees provide a soft and natural backdrop for the main living spaces. Large windows, connections to the garden, and the use of natural materials make this modest house feel welcoming and spacious.

▼楼梯，staircase © Kevin Scott

▼卧室，bedroom © Kevin Scott

▼浴室，bathroom © Kevin Scott

室内选材轻盈自然，贯穿整栋建筑，同时通过趣味性的材质对比区分不同空间。白橡木定制柜、抹灰墙面与木地板统一了主层与下层空间，而厨房与餐厅的橱柜则使用深蓝色染色处理，凸显其社交属性。入口处采用日式下沉式玄关，配有内嵌木质长凳与收纳柜，便于更衣换鞋。白橡木格栅柔和地分隔入口、楼梯与起居空间，亦过滤视线与光线，增添空间层次。

A light and natural interior material palette ties the house together while a playful use of finishes provides contrast and differentiates the spaces. White-oak cabinetry, plaster walls, and hardwood floors unify the spaces between the main and lower levels. The oak cabinetry in the kitchen and dining area is stained a deep blue to characterize the more social gathering spaces. A recessed Japanese-style entry with a built-in wood bench and storage cabinets provides space to take off shoes and coats before entering the house. A natural white oak screen filters views and light between the entry, the main stair, and the living room.

▼楼梯与书房，staircase and study © Kevin Scott

▼细部，details © Kevin Scott

▼夜景，night view © Kevin Scott

▼主要生活空间层平面图，main level plan © GO’C

▼地下层平面图，basement level plan © GO’C

▼立面图，elevations © GO’C

▼剖面图，sections © GO’C

GO’C Project team:

Jon Gentry AIA

Aimée O’Carroll ARB

Ashley Skidmore

Architecture and Interiors:  GO’C

Structural Engineering: J Welch Engineering

Contractor: Treebird Construction

Photography: Kevin Scott