This new home, designed for a young family is situated adjacent to Puget Sound. The innovative design won “Home of the Year” from the American Institute of Architects and the Seattle Times in 1994 Located on a small lot overlooking the water, the form of the house was initially influenced by restrictive setback and height limits. Its character was formed in response to the owner’s request for a “contemporary” style, and to its context in a neighborhood of apartment buildings and single family homes.