CAST architecture

We are excited to have won a place in the City of Seattle ADUniverse 2.0 competition, plus an Honorable mention. CAST is in great company among 15 firms—these winning designs can help lower housing costs with pre-approved designs for ADUs, DADUs, and middle housing.

https://dailyplanit.seattle.gov/announcing-15-new-pre-approved-plans-for-adus-and-middle-housing/

Heritage Six
The Heritage Six is a six-unit stacked flat illustrating how we make room for new affordable, equitable, and sustainable housing options within existing neighborhoods.

Our goal is to replace one old house with a higher-density building that feels neighborhood friendly, is repeatable, demonstrates the value of pragmatic simplicity with massing, and leverages the sense of craft and detail from the historic tradition.

It is three-story with two 900 SF homes per story, linked with a single central staircase.

Each home has two bedrooms/two bathrooms, with an open living room, dining room and full-size kitchen. Plus a 150SF room-sized porch.

Beacon
Honorable Mention, Beacon, is a three-bedroom/two-bath home. The design features living, dining, kitchen, and a suite on the ground level for accessibility. It has a recessed entry and an open stairwell topped with a skylight.

The design is configured for off-site construction. The plan has twin entry locations and can be flipped end-to-end as well as mirrored.

S W I P E for B E F O R E This renovation of a century-old adobe-brick farmhouse in rural Spain creates a tranquil oasis for a multi-national family committed to maintaining their connection to the hometown of their grandparents.

The house had been abandoned for more than a generation when the project began, but the adobe walls, unmilled wood beams, and traditional tile roof were still repairable.

The great room connects to the enclosed patio through an oversized sliding glass door. An extendable awning and new support cables for the legacy grape arbor turn the patio into an outdoor area that doubles as the home’s living room.

As they always have, the meter-thick adobe walls temper the extremes of the harsh climate, keeping the house cool in summer and warm in winter.

Green Design
- Reuse of century-old adobe brick structure massively reduces carbon footprint compared to new construction.
- Maintains the passive solar qualities of the traditional vernacular architecture, such as mass walls, and passive winter heating via southern orientation with summer shading.
- Air-to-Water Heat Pump provides radiant underfloor heating & cooling throughout the home
- 100% LED Lighting

Wall tiles: popham design
Contractor: Construcciones Peña S.A. (Tábara, Spain)
Architect of Record: Estudio Huidobro (Zamora, Spain)

This Methow Valley escape is the perfect place for family and friends to gather amongst the natural beauty.

The home’s exterior, with durable steel and cement, is firewise and blends into the muted tones of its environment.

At a single-story, from nearby hiking trails and roads, the home almost disappears from view. The roof’s design retains snow and keeps drifts from piling up against the siding and windows, while taking advantage of the insulating properties of snow.

The heart of the home is the living room, dining area, and kitchen. Expansive windows and glass doors frame views from this space designed for practicality and purpose. Blackened steel is a dramatic backdrop for the kitchen. Contrasting warm wood adds to the distinct vibe. With the adjacent outdoor patio, the custom-designed table on wheels to be easily rolled outside.

A rock and concrete perimeter, weathering steel siding, and a metal roof designed to retain snow all contribute to fire resistance and low-maintenance longevity.

Contractor: Lost River Construction
Windows & Doors: Sierra Pacific Windows

Join us! With abundant work throughout the Pacific Northwest, CAST is looking to add two positions to our team:
- Project Architect/Manager with 8+ years of experience
- Design Associate with 0-3 years of experience

Current Opportunities: https://www.castarchitecture.com/employment

CAST architecture is a Seattle-based firm designing contemporary spaces throughout the Northwest. Specializing in modern and sustainable projects, the firm is committed to improving the lives of individuals, families, and the community through vibrant and thoughtful design. Our studio environment is friendly and low-key. We enjoy working collaboratively and actively fostering a team approach in all of our endeavors. We pride ourselves in promoting a healthy work/life balance.

Submit your cover letter, resume, and samples of design work to [email protected].

Photo: Mazama Public House Benjamin Drummond

Thanks, Archinect, for featuring Edmonds Overlook on your “10 kitchen designs we enjoyed this week” list!

https://archinect.com/news/article/150562345/10-kitchen-designs-we-enjoyed-this-week

Just north of Seattle, this family home is tucked away on a magical parcel of land within the Edmonds city limits. Designed to maximize the site’s breathtaking views, it is carefully sited to blend into its wooded setting while opening fully to expansive views.

Much of the light-filled interior is wrapped in clear-finished fir, giving it a warm glow even on rainy winter days. White oak cabinets and black soapstone countertops add warmth to the kitchen.

The floor plan is highly efficient, carefully tuned to the family’s daily routines. Each room is exactly suited to its purpose, yet no larger than needed.

📸 Peter Bohler

Getaway — Cabin — Retreat — Off-grid
A place to slow down, gather, connect, and rest. Thoughtful cabin design creates a deep connection to the surrounding landscape.

Logan Canyon Off-grid Cabin, Logan Canyon, Utah
Nelson Cabin, Methow Valley, WA
Icicle Creek Off-grid Retreat, near Leavenworth, WA
The Ranchero, Methow Valley, WA
Wolf Creek Retreat, Methow Valley, WA

Details define the space…
Edmonds Overlook kitchen, dining + loft
Edmonds Overlook kitchen
Shilshole Midcentury Restoration spa
Shilshole Midcentury Restoration entry + kitchen
Queen Anne Craftsman kitchen
Queen Anne Craftsman bedroom
Mann Residence primary suite

L A N D S C A P E D E S I G N — Corten steel planters, formal gardens, terraces, and wood decks hover above a meadow landscape, extending the gradient between indoors and outdoors.

Both the landscape and hardscape elements were designed as a unified composition, with hand-placed attention to detail throughout the gardens.

Room to soak in summer… outdoor spaces extend and enhance living.

📸 Andrew Giammarco Photography

Creating intuitive, functional spaces that welcome you home….

Meadowbrook Midcentury Renovation
Greenwood Garden Home
Shilshole Midcentury Restoration
Wedgewood Renovation
Ashworth Residence
Icicle Creek Off-grid Retreat
NE Seattle Rebuild