South Beach is a rustic modern residence on Bainbridge Island, completed by Hoedemaker Pfeiffer in 2024 for a retired Seattle couple. The project draws on the island’s tradition of historic beach houses, reflecting the owner’s childhood memories and the desire for a home connected closely to its setting. A short walk from the main house, a separate studio building modeled after regional boathouses offers space for the couple’s respective creative pursuits—a flexible art studio and a music and writing retreat, each with wood-burning stoves. Landscape architect Anne C. James shaped a series of outdoor rooms around the main residence, varying from open lawns with broad views to secluded retreats, and employed native plantings to support the restoration of shoreline and woodland habitats. The main house features airy living and dining areas scaled for intimate gatherings, with a neutral interior palette and furnishings that reference midcentury and heirloom styles. Prominent design elements include a stone fireplace, a woven dining suite, a custom trestle table, and window seats oriented toward local vistas such as Mount Rainier. The kitchen is organized for both utility and sociability, adjoining a family room to encourage daily interaction.
