On the Hood Canal, times seems to pass slowly: the perfect place for a client who was dreaming of a retirement retreat. The house is perched above the water's edge and simply clad in cedar to gradually age to a silvery grey. The "glass box" living space is an ideal spot to watch ships and sea creatures pass by. Southwestern exposure filters light from the clerestory above, while outdoor spaces sit protected from the wind but within the salty sea air.