History
The Henry Island Guesthouse was completed in 2021. Bohlin Cywinski Jackson designed the structure.
Architecture
The guesthouse presents a compact linear structure. It anchors at one end, cantilevered at the other. A central living area separates two bedroom suites. Materials include weathered steel and cedar siding. Exposed Douglas fir framing, cast-in-place concrete, and steel columns/beams form the construction.
Setting
Located in the San Juan Islands, Washington, the structure sits within a distinct island landscape. Light shifts with the day across its surfaces.
Specifications
The guesthouse encompasses 1,350 square feet (125 square meters). It provides distinct living and sleeping zones within its linear form.
In print
2025 Architizer A+Awards Popular Choice Winner, Private House (1,000 – 2,000 sq ft).
