Hood Canal Boat House

Completed in 2008, Hood Canal Boat House by Hoedemaker Pfeiffer reworks a 1950s concrete block boathouse on the Toandos Peninsula. Limitations imposed by the shoreline setback prohibited new construction or expansion, directing the project towards a transformation within the original volume. The brief called for an updated space that could continue to store boats, function as a central gathering point for beach activities, and accommodate extra guests. The renovation preserves the footprint and height of the existing boathouse, introducing entirely new interiors finished with marine plywood. The exterior remains utilitarian when closed to ensure security, while oversized doors open perpendicular to the main structure, forming two sheltered outdoor areas on either side—one oriented to receive morning light and block offshore winds, the other to capture evening sun and breezes. A madrone stair, fabricated with salvaged wood, is designed to lift via block and tackle, clearing the interior for boat storage during winter months.

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