This staircase just delights us! A perfect combination of clever design and functionality – a staircase that is also a piece of furniture. May all staircases be as nifty as this one! Check out our Pinterest board for more inspiring staircases.
This beautiful home on the tranquil waters of Port Blakley recently underwent a significant kitchen remodel, reorienting it to maximize views of the harbor and help the space breathe. The appliances, lighting and color scheme were chosen for their subtlety, keeping the focus on the views beyond. The integration of modifications to massive columns and […]
How about this for an inspiring downspout? In our rainy Pacific Northwest climate, we too seek to celebrate the beautiful movement of water through sustainable design.
When our clients first approached us with their plans to demo their 2400 sf 1960s rambler and build a new home from scratch, we immediately jumped at the challenge to salvage the home instead. The significant waste and environmental impacts from new construction are something we like to avoid when possible, and we love the […]
This might look like a mud pit to the untrained eye. Actually, it is that too, but we get excited about this mud pit here at 2atara. Those pin piles you see are metal tubes that are driven into the ground for sustainability reasons. Causing less disruption of the land, they allow us to lightly rest […]
We are proud sponsors of Arts & Humanities Bainbridge who support, promote and foster cultural organizations and artists of all disciplines through a variety of vehicles and opportunities. If you have the means, we encourage you to support their efforts with a direct donation or through their “Appreciation Through Art” Auction taking place this week. […]
We love implementing extraordinary accents in our homes, like this wallpaper by Abnormals Anonymous. It certainly adds a pop of intrigue to any room!
The renovation of a 1960’s rambler kicked off with a large stand-alone garage being picked up by a giant crane and relocated onto its new pad attached to the home. With a significant amount of site infill two courtyards will be created and 75 sf of deck added. Watch the short video clip here.
2atara is a proud corporate sponsor of the upcoming annual Bainbridge Island Harvest Festival on September 22nd. The fair is a celebration of local farming and community and draws several thousand guests of all ages to historic Johnson Farm each year. Enjoy family friendly activities like cider pressing and carriage rides, and meet the farmers […]
2atara design + construction is a general contractor on Bainbridge Island in WA State. Designing and building with the future in mind, we strive to work on projects that have design integrity, and a sustainable vision that aligns with world resource preservation.