Redmond Garden Cottages

Redmond, Washington

ROLE: architecture, landscape architecture

SCOPE: schematic design

STATUS: planning phase

CONSTRUCTION BUDGET: estimated $1.6 million

CLIENT: private owner

Faced with rising property taxes in her suburban Redmond neighborhood, this homeowner wanted to develop what used to be her sheep pasture. Rather than selling it off for three or four standard houses, she asked Johnson|Southerland to help explore the idea of converting it into a neighbor-friendly community of garden cottages around a central green.

We provided a site analysis, site planning and schematic cottage designs. The project will consist of 8-10 small cottages (800-1000 sf); a future phase will provide for an additional 8-10 cottages connected by a p-patch garden. Planned site amenities include detached group parking, several distinct garden areas, large existing trees, a work shop and guest parking.

The project is intended to be "deep green", embracing sustainable design features including storm water rain garden infiltration and sustainable materials.