Gear Loft

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Inside of a small gear shed with wood paneled walls. There is ski gear hanging on a wall, a built-in bar with two stools that look out through the windows to the snowy outdoors, and a stair ladder with climbing holds along the wall.

Two Seattle-based outdoor enthusiasts chose to establish a foothold in the Methow Valley while planning a future home on the property. JA designed the Gear Loft as a compact structure that accommodates gear storage, a sleeping loft, a sauna, and a small kitchenette, supporting extended stays and early use of the site

Close-up detail of wooden ladder stairs and the wood panel wall it's against. There are climbing holds attached to the wall.

Details

LOCATION Mazama WA
AREA 750 SF
COMPLETED 2019
PHOTOGRAPHY Benjamin Drummond

AWARDS + RECOGNITION
2021 Architizer A+ Award
2021 March, AIA + Seattle Magazine, Home of Distinction
2021 March, Wall Street Journal
2020 November, Seattle Refined
2020 November, Gray Magazine
2020 Spring, Methow Home Magazine

Small house and a detached open garage in the middle of a snow covered valley. Behind the buildings is a tree scaped mountain range.
Small glowing house and a detached open garage in the middle of a snow covered valley.
A loft room that has wood walls, ceiling, and floor with a bed and rugs on the ground.

Today, this durable outpost is a favorite gathering place. In 2026, the main house will be completed. Stay tuned for the next chapter in this collaboration. 
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