TRUMP ISLAND RESIDENCES

San Juan Islands, Washington 















build a site

This residence, designed as a retreat for a large multi-generational family, is located on a 30 acre private island in the San Juans. Its pinwheel plan, organized around a great room, provides separate wings for grandchildren, children and guests; allowing gatherings of many sizes without losing a sense of intimacy. Sited amongst native species of fir, madrone and garry oak, the house blends with its gently sloping site, recalling the natural character of the land while taking full advantage of everchanging views and the enchantment of its surroundings.

Main House Plan









Photovoltaic Array


This project involved creating an ecologically sound, “off the grid,” infrastructure for a residential complex on an undeveloped 30 acre island. The design addressed independent power generation, photo-voltaic cells with battery power storage, reverse osmosis seawater treatment and rainwater catchment with integrated cisterns, site irrigation and freshwater ponds. These components are integrated with waterfront design, landscaping and forest management practices to maintain and celebrate the natural character of the site.

Mobirise

Caretaker's Residence

This two-level caretaker’s residence on a sloping, heavily wooded part of the island separated from the main house Its character echoes the larger residence while maintaining a sense of its own uniqueness and scale. The main level is a compact, light-filled two bedroom residence while the lower level is the control center for much of the island’s infrastructure, including power generation, battery banks, reverse osmosis water treatment, equipment maintenance and storage

View from the West