The Johnson Partnership 1212 NE 65th St., Seattle, WA 98115 206-523-1618
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Ravenna Remodel

   
Johnson Partnership Architects: The south facade in springtime.
Johnson Partnership Architects: The garden and the house are wonderfully integrated.
Johnson Partnership Architects: Interior of Living room showing fireplace and ceiling beams
Johnson Partnership Architects: The stair and entry hall.
Johnson Partnership Architects: Dining room full of light.
Johnson Partnership Architects: Kitchen with small casual family dining table.
Johnson Partnership Architects: The kitchen sink was custom made stainless steel, sized for whole salmon, prepping fresh produce, and lots of cooking
Johnson Partnership Architects: The kitchen design focuses on the stove. Vintage light fixtures, verde granite countertops, and handmade window glass add charm.
Johnson Partnership Architects: Ktichen eating nook and pantry cabinets, which includes leaded glass panels with a stylized tree design.
The south facade in springtime.
Photo © Lani Johnson
The south facade in springtime.
This 1909 Arts & Crafts home in Seattle’s Ravenna neighborhood has been carefully renewed. The house had been remodeled in the 1940s or 1950s, and later was used as rental property. When the owners purchased it, the house was in very poor condition and little of the original character remained. The owners’ objective was to restore Arts & Crafts character, while expanding and renovating the home. The home now provides a hierarchy of spaces for family activities and meets contemporary living requirements.

The home features new woodwork along with salvaged materials and fixtures. The design also focuses on energy efficiency, environment-friendly construction, and compatibility with the Ravenna bungalow neighborhood. The project was completed in two major phases over a ten-year period: (1) renovating the second floor and adding a third floor, (2) renovating the main floor, adding a detached garage/shop, and finishing the basement. Subsequently, new landscaping was completed.