A dogtrot-style house in Washington features in today's Dezeen Weekly newsletter

The latest edition of our Dezeen Weekly newsletter features a house in the Pacific Northwest with cedar siding and a central breezeway.

US firm SHED designed the house for a couple transitioning into retirement that wanted a compact, low-maintenance home that embraced its natural setting.

The project, called Whidbey Dogtrot, was informed by traditional dogtrot-style houses, which feature two cabins separated by a central breezeway covered by a communal roof.

Readers are in awe. One commented, "Just what I want. An architecturally-exciting, sensible retirement home in nature".

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Rough-sawn cedar clads Whidbey Dogtrot house in Washington by SHED

Cedar siding and a central breezeway feature in this compact home in the Pacific Northwest designed by US firm SHED for a couple who will soon retire.

The project, called Whidbey Dogtrot, is named after its location on Whidbey Island, which lies just north of Seattle. The single-storey dwelling is perched on a bluff overlooking the Puget Sound.

Whidbey Dogtrot overlooks the Puget Sound

The project was designed by Seattle's SHED Architecture and Design for a couple who are transitioning into retirement. They desired a compact, low-maintenance home that embraces its picturesque setting.

"In addition, the home needed space for guests, visits from adult children, hobbies, music and a home office," the team said.

The home was informed by traditional dogtrot-style houses

For inspiration, the architects looked to the dogtrot-style house, which features a central breezeway covered by a roof.

They conceived a low-lying home made up of two rectangular volumes flanking an open-ended passage, where the front door and a wooden bench are located. The building is topped with a black, standing-seam metal roof.

Living quarters include an open-plan kitchen and dining area

Exterior walls are clad in rough-cut, western red cedar with a semi-transparent black stain.

To ensure privacy, the team limited the amount of apertures on the front elevation, which faces west. The home opens up on the east, where large stretches of glass offer sweeping views of the landscape.

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One side of the house contains the primary living quarters, which total 915 square feet (85 square metres). This area encompasses an open space for cooking, dining and lounging, along with a bedroom suite and reading nook.

The other side holds a 281-square-foot (26-square-metre) flex space and bathroom.

A bedroom suite features a reading nook with surrounding views

Throughout the dwelling, the team incorporated neutral colours and contemporary decor. Interior finishes include pale wooden cabinetry, creamy white walls and concrete flooring. Heat is provided by a hydronic system.

"The home is thoughtfully designed to make the most of its square footage," the architects said. "The result is a modest and functional dwelling strongly anchored to its site."

Western red cedar wraps the building

Other projects by SHED include a sustainable Seattle home that was influenced by circus tents and Japanese design, and the conversion of a horse stable into a studio and guesthouse.

The photography is byRafael Soldi.

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