Beach House – Grayland, WA

After a long journey from the city to the beach at Grayland, WA, one is filled with anticipation of the views of the ocean. But even upon arrival, the view is blocked by the tall dunes and grasses.

Inspired by whale watching platforms that are scattered along the Washington coast, the house climbs three stories, providing glimpses of the beach at each stair landing, finally arriving at the commanding 180-degree view of the ocean, the sky, the rolling surf and the beach.