2020 Year in Review
At first we thought, do we really want to recap 2020? It was such a difficult year for so many reasons. But upon reflection, we realized that last year also occasioned some truly epic wins, perhaps because they were so hard fought. Despite a state-wide pause on construction, our teams rallied upon returning to work and swiftly implemented new safety and operational procedures. We completed several large residential and commercial projects and started a new slate of stunning work. The entire Dovetail team faced the challenges of last year head on and emerged stronger and more resilient than before. We are deeply grateful for the exceptional work and the inspiring partnerships. Read on to see a selection of what we built last year.
Perch Residence: Chadbourne + Doss Architects
Perch Residence sits atop the western slope of Queen Anne hill. Three stories situated around a board formed concrete courtyard with water feature and upper floors made of zinc and glass. (photo: Kevin Scott)
Scout Lake: Stephenson Collective
Scout Lake Residence receives its name from a former Boy Scout Camp located where the house now sits. Made of board formed concrete, cedar, and glass, the house fully embraces the indoor-outdoor lake-side lifestyle. (photo: Jill Hardy)
Clyde Hill Residence // Ralph Anderson Remodel: Graham Baba Architects
Originally designed by Ralph Anderson, and respectfully remodeled by Graham Baba, we surgically deconstructed and reconstructed this architecturally significant mid-century treasure. All systems were updated, cedar boards were labeled and saved, and a new kitchen, bathroom, living and dining room were seamlessly brought into the contemporary era. (photo: Haris Kenjar)
Portage Bay Floating Home: Studio DIAA
The romance of life on the water comes alive in our Portage Bay Floating Home. We demolished an older, existing structure and exposed 100-year-old floating logs, upon which we laid new structural beams. For framing, laser levels don’t work on the water, so we used old fashion tools: geometry and measuring tapes. Interior finish and exterior siding: Forrest Taylor & Geoff Gambsy. (photo: Kevin Scott)
Fauntleroy Residence: Heliotrope Architects
The Fauntleroy Residence is built for beach life with an outdoor BBQ and courtyard on one side and the water and Olympics on the other. With double sets of glass walls that slide open to the sea, this house transforms from an enclosure to a canopy depending on the weather and the breeze. (photo: Jill Hardy)
Whidbey Island Farmhouse: MW Works
Completed in 2018, our Whidbey Island Farmhouse won the 2020 AIA National Housing Award. (photo: Kevin Scott)
Currently Under Construction
Forest Pavilion: Signal Architecture + Research
Lavender Farm: Olson Kundig
Cascade Residence: Heliotrope Architects