Wolf Creek Highlighted in Methow Home
ORIGINALLY APPEARED IN THE 2019 METHOW HOME, PAGES 26-30.
BY MARCY STAMPER
For a couple who met on a birdwatching trip, the chance for Tim and Catherine Hennings to become really familiar with the “hyperlocal” aspects of their new Wolf Creek home is particularly irresistible.
”Where do the birds like to hang our, where does the lichen grow best, where do the first flowers bloom in spring"?” said Tim.
With generous walls of windows on all sides, the house maximizes the educational opportunities. In fact, the first thing Tim and Catherine built on the property is a trail down the slope to the creek.
Although Tim and Catherine had a clear vision for their house, it took time to refine the details. After seeing friends’ houses and going on local home tours, they were confident Ray Johnston of Seattle-based Johnston Architects would be the ideal partner.
Tim and Catherine knew they didn’t want a lodge-style house. “We wanted something more simple and functional with a Scandinavian look,” said Catherine.
They approached Johnston with a conceptual checklist. Johnston came back with his own ideas and multiple iterations of the basic design. “It was very collaborative,” said Tim.
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Photo by Benj Drummond