Exterior shot capturing the central glass entryway, offering views through the house and enabling a breeze when doors are open.

25 Mile Creek

New Construction

Over the years we have had the opportunity to work with a lot of couples. But working for a couple of siblings was a first. This brother and sister approached us with the desire to create a home that would be shared between their two families. The property was purchased by their parents and has been a treasured destination for decades.


With a new house the clients saw the opportunity to engage the lake and mountains on one side and the hills and forest on the other. Working with vernacular forms on either side of the living room, the building recalls the simple architectural character of the area while affording a living room that is little more than an extension of the gardens on either side. Any two clients present a duality that has to be navigated by the architectural team. In this case, the duality represented more than two sets of ideas but really two sets of family. In some ways the house gave us the opportunity to respond to a broader set of ideas about what the shared home would mean. At once comforting and enclosing, the house is also expansive and fresh.​

Backyard view of the house by the water with a visible dock. The architecture features clean, simple volumes.
Exterior shot highlighting the cedar siding, metal roof, and warm interior light emanating from within.
Bright, sunny landscape silhouette with a path leading to the house. Accordion doors are open, offering a view through to the beautiful lake beyond.
Unpainted wood paneling, modern light fixture, and massive accordion doors leading to the outdoor patio create a modern rustic twist on a traditional living room.
The kitchen features a high-contrast design with white paneled walls and cabinets, a matte gray kitchen island, and deep silver pendant lights, all part of an open-concept living space.
The kitchen features a high-contrast design with white paneled walls and cabinets, a matte gray kitchen island, and deep silver pendant lights, all part of an open-concept living space.
A Modern Rustic Pacific Northwest window seat with a mix of intriguing fabrics creates a  cozy nook perfect for reading.
A view down the hallway of the bedroom wing, with industrial-inspired pendants overhead.
A bright and airy mudroom featuring built-in benches and storage
A bright and airy bedroom in Lake Chelan with stunning views. Vintage furniture adds charm and balance to the space.
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Modern Rustic Pacific Northwest Architecture.
Looking through the modern rustic lake Chelan house. Pacific Northwest Architecture.
Modern Rustic Pacific Northwest Architecture. Exterior of Hoedemaker Pfeiffer's 25 Mile Creek House.

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