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"Serene in Seattle\nA zen aesthetic for a meditative retreat overlooking Elliott Bay\n\"The house is a peaceful refuge from a busy life,\" architect Jim Olson says of the Seattle residence he designed for John Heily. The mural in the raised gallery, by Mary Ann Peters, runs the full length of the house. Over the mantel is a painting by Betsy Eby, a favorite of Heily's wife, Deeanna.\n\"The living area has a spectacular view of downtown Seattle and Elliott Bay,\" says Olson. Clarence House linen velvet on sofa.\nA concrete portal leads to the entrance courtyard, which is bordered with black river rocks. Olson designed the glass sculpture.\nAn aquarium, framed by frosted glass, \"acts as a serene divider between the kitchen and the bar and dining area,\" notes the architect. The custom furniture was created by Janice Viekman, who designed the interiors. The vaulted ceiling \"appears to float in space,\" says Olson.\n\"Natural materials, subtle colors and simple shapes reinforce the sense of Zen tranquillity,\" Olson says of the streamlined design. The terrace on the southeast corner is used for outdoor entertaining. The table, from Barlow Tyrie, is surrounded by teak armchairs."^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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