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Here’s a behind the scenes look at the recent photoshoot of our working with the talented during some incredibly stunning days out on the lake! We look forward to sharing more of the project in the near future, so stay tuned!

Sitting at the edge of Lake Washington and perfectly oriented towards majestic views of Mt. Rainier, our , built by , makes the most of the property’s waterfront potential by creating a generous home, capitalizing on the stunning views throughout, and creating a tranquil and elevated interior that seamlessly extends towards the waterfront. Warm Cedar and Hemlock wood finishes, steel accents, stone cladding, and refined details can be found throughout the interior and exterior, creating an elegant and calming feel inside and out, while fitting within the context of the PNW waterfront. More to come!

We’re going back to the archives where it all began 25 years ago - the opening of Bellingham’s Chrysalis Inn and the start of McClellan Architects! This project, designed by Founder and Principal Architect Regan McClellan, marked a pivotal moment in the start of McClellan Architects, commencing the firm’s role in Pacific Northwest Modern Architecture in Bellingham and beyond.

Chrysalis, the transformative third stage of a butterfly’s life cycle, became the concept for the design, echoing transformative themes throughout the boutique hotel. The design features a dramatic butterfly roof porte cochere, a series of wing-like lanterns atop the gable roof upstretched like wings about to take flight over Bellingham Bay, and a dynamic three-story sculptural staircase organically intertwined around the structural forms.

Swipe to see some behind the scenes design process images and construction photos for this waterfront retreat with a time capsule image of Regan walking the Chrysalis construction site at the start of his successful career!

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