For a couple near retirement, to transfer from Virginia to Snohomish County, Washington, given a chance to build a house forever with workshops dedicated to his son in Seattle and dedicated to his creative work: Woodworking and metalworking, weaving, glass and horticulture for him. Matt Witman, architect at Witman Estase, designed a cool single-tier residence, designed to work for daily life, with aging at its origin. “It was important for him to do it correctly and long -term,” says Witman.