440 Kirkland exterior
ZEN Development

440 Kirkland

Kirkland, Washington

An Open Center.
A Quiet Retreat.

01

The residence

Life Around
An Open Center.

Glazed walls frame a sheltered courtyard, bringing light and planting into the center of the home. Warm timber and pale surfaces give the surrounding rooms a calm, connected character.

Above, a fine steel railing traces the walkway around this open space. Below, a place to sit offers a quieter moment between the rooms.

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Courtyard visualization
The courtyard — a sheltered connection between light and living.
02

Interiors & detail

Connected
By Daylight.

The kitchen brings warm cabinetry and pale counters together beneath slender pendants. Upstairs, the glazed walkway keeps the courtyard in view, connecting the home through light.

Kitchen visualization
The kitchen — warm grain and a clear working palette.
Glazed walkway visualization
The walkway — a quiet passage overlooking the courtyard.
03

Material story

Timber. Glaze.
A Fine Edge.

Warm timber, softly glazed ceramic and brushed steel create a measured palette. Texture gives the surfaces depth; clean edges keep the details light.

Warm cedar
Warm cedar
Glazed ceramic
Glazed ceramic
Brushed steel
Brushed steel