This South Hill home bends with the trees above Bellingham Bay as it clings firmly to the steep sandstone bedrock. It’s a place to retire, relax, and have access to the PNW outdoor way of life. All needed amenities on the main floor allow the occupants to age in place, while still giving them space to host family and friends on a lower floor.
This Northwest contemporary home is built on an infill lot, giving access to all Bellingham has to offer. Building Design Services worked with the homeowners, alongside Bellingham Bay Builders (BBB), to create a home that reflects the natural beauty of the surrounding environment. This forest habitat provides excellent indoor air quality, energy efficiency, and a durable envelope.
The overall aesthetic of this house is enhanced by the collaborations with talented local designers and craftspersons. Debbie Dickinson designed a beautiful mosaic tile floor in the entryway, Crosby Glass Studio provided stained glass, and Smith and Vallee provided the cabinetry. BBB worked with our fabricators and team of highly skilled subcontractors to ensure immaculate attention to detail and quality installation of all products. Moving through the house, one can see timber harvested from the property, recycled timbers, and intricate tile installations.
Look behind the facade and the integrity of the structure complements the finishes. A metal roof and ventilated cladding offer longstanding durability. Attentive air sealing and robust insulation details minimize temperature fluctuations. Modern mechanicals include a mini-split heat pump, a heat recovery ventilator, and heat pump hot water heater. This all-electric home’s energy consumption is further shrunk by a solar array on the roof. We are confident the owners of the house will never tire of gazing off the floating deck and watching the land return to its natural vegetative state.
