On the San Juan Islands off northwest Washington State, land meets sea along rocky outcrops, and views stretch to Canada.
An architect, Joe Herrin, and his firm, Heliotrope Architects, have designed more than 30 houses in the San Juan Islands, aiming to create a unique sense of place.
The cabin on Orcas Island is a deferential project built for Traci and Lucas Donat.
The San Juan Islands offer an idyllic setting with a focus on self-reliance, natural landscape, and seclusion.