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Rad Trad

Seeking to maintain a foothold in Seattle to be close to family while also spending time at their working farm on the San Juan Islands, the owners of Rad Trad were looking for a way to downsize in the city without sacrificing on a laundry list of wants and needs. Coupling modern spatial planning with finishes and cabinetry that leaned towards the traditional, the resulting collaboration with Best Practice is a charming home that finds the sweet spot between classic and current. Rad Trad is the eponymous realization of ‘rad’ (read: cool) concepts with more ‘trad’(itional) stylings.

Project Type

Single Family, Residential

Location

Madison Park. Seattle, WA

Status

Completed August 2024

Size

Lot Size: 3000 sf
House: 1315 sf + 175sf Loft

Contractor

Summit Development

Collaborators

Harriott Valentine Engineering
Stillpoint Studio (Landscape Design & Install)

Photo Credit

Rafael Soldi

Press

Seattle Magazine (Sep. / Oct. 2026)
Contemporist
Home World Design
Architecture Lab
Homes.com

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At a modest 1,315 square feet the new structure packs a punch in a small footprint. A double height living space with exposed wood collar ties and a handsome fireplace feels larger than it is thanks to clever verticality. Large glass slider doors further expand the space, allowing for ample natural light and seamless indoor-to- outdoor living. In blurring the distinction between living, dining, and kitchen, the design team sought to fulfill the homeowners’ desire for a modern, flexible, informal family gathering space.

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Rather than an entire second story, the couple opted for a loft, therefore saving on construction cost by building less, and eliminating the footprint of a full staircase. Instead, residential code allows for a loft under a certain size to be accessed by an alternating tread stair – the space gained afforded a laundry closet and entry closet on the first floor and in the loft, a recreation and bunk room for the grandkids as well as a bonus space that doubles as painting studio and storage

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