Iconic Northwest architect Ralph Anderson loved working with wooded settings and big water views, so he was in his element when he designed this three-bedroom 1958 hillside home. While the vibes here are distinctly midcentury, you can see him start to play with the elements that would evolve into Northwest Contemporary style—like that absolutely giant, river-rock mountain of a fireplace dominating the living room.
For the uninitiated, Anderson has a serious cult following among the design and architecture nerds of the Pacific Northwest. He rose to fame for his work restoring historic buildings in Pioneer Square, but his legacy revolves around his distinctive home
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