Modern architectural design of Office of Ordinary Architecture building.

SEWARD PARK GENTLE DENSITY

Tucked within Seattle’s Seward Park neighborhood, this project reimagines a once-neglected site as a small collection of three homes that quietly introduce gentle density to the street. Rather than asserting a single large presence, the design is composed of modestly scaled units that echo the size, rhythm, and character of the surrounding houses. Each home is carefully crafted to balance efficient indoor living with private outdoor space, supporting everyday life for small families. By fitting comfortably within its context, the project enriches the neighborhood fabric—adding homes, not imposition, and density without disruption.

Design Process

Site plan of Beacon Hill Cottages showing layout and lot coverage details.

Floor Plan

Architectural floor plan of Office of Ordinary Architecture project at Beacon Hill Cottages.
Architectural floor plan of Office of Ordinary Architecture project.