Look inside the glass ‘farmhouse’ a family built on their historic property off the coast of Seattle

• The owners of a historic farm on an island off the coast of Seattle have transformed the property into a rustic retreat consisting of interconnected glass structures.
• They partnered with Seattle-based architecture firm mw|works to come up with a design that would allow multiple generations of family members to stay on the property at the same time.
• The modern “farmhouse” weaves in and out of trees in a hillside forest and offers views of meadows below.
• Here’s a look inside the woodsy island retreat.
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A family living near Seattle, Washington, has added a modern spin to their traditional farm property.

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The property is located on Whidbey Island off the coast of Seattle …

… and features a turn-of-the-century red barn, cattle pastures, and a fish pond.

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To allow multiple family members to stay on the property at once without disrupting its historic buildings or natural heritage, the owners built a series of three interconnected glass structures on a forested hillside.

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The modern farmhouse can accommodate up to 20 people and weaves in and out of cedar and fir trees.

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A low stone wall forms its perimeter.

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The home is meant to feel "warm and rustic, simple and open," architecture firm mw|works writes on their website.

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The interior design blends materials and textures like weathered wood ...

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... plaster walls ...

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... and natural stone.

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Black steel accents tie everything together.

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Views abound, from the study ...

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... to the living area ...

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... to the bedrooms.

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Pathways connecting the structures crisscross a courtyard filled with ferns and grasses ...

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... and family members can step outside to a fireside patio where they can watch the sun set over the fields.

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