05/21/2026
The facade of Gaia’s Sanctuary was conceived to command presence without demanding attention. Sophisticated in material, restrained in form, and layered with meaning. Every decision made to elevate the exterior into something that endures 🌿
The palette is drawn directly from the site: deep charcoal thermally modified cedar, warm natural wood columns and pergola beams, sage-green and sand-toned fiber cement panels, and a dark standing seam metal roof 🏠
At the heart of the facade: carved stone deity panels, custom-sourced for this family. Not decoration. Cultural identity embedded into the architecture itself✨
The entry sequence was designed as a destination. A timber pergola, a stone-paved courtyard garden, pagoda lanterns, and a ceremonial bell at the gate. An arrival shaped entirely around who this family is and what they believe in 🤍
Designed as a sanctuary in the truest sense. A place of retreat, contemplation, and enduring refuge 💫
📍Located in Snoqualmie, Washington
Exterior and interior design by AVI