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Sky Ranch: Turning Old Industrial Structures into Modern Urban Homes

Adaptive reuse of old structures saves both time and resources. The many old industrial buildings on the edge of waterfront in Seattle are famous both for their historical heritage and the value that they once brought to the city. While a large number of these structures are being modified into modern workspaces and industries, an equally substantial number of units are left unattended to. The Sky Ranch is a wonderful example of how a tiny industrial outpost can be transformed into a modern, pleasing home full of life and vitality. Designed by The Miller Hull Partnership, this elegant home was once a caretaker’s unit that now overlooks the distant waterway.

Modern industrial Seattle home overlooking waterways

The interior of the apartment is simple, uncomplicated and the industrial past of the building is carefully integrated with a sense of modernity and fluidity. Open wooden bookshelves connect the kitchen, living area and bedroom visually with one space flowing into the next. The connection with the outdoors is uncomplicated with a view of the waterways and the distant mountain adding to the overall cheerfulness.

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Sliding doors offer smart view of the landscape outside
Small and space-savvy interior of the Seattle home
Small Caretaker’s unit turned into a modern urban residence
Smart wooden shelves for the kitchen with smart city views
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A series of glass walls brings ample natural light inside with the spacious deck becoming an extension of the living area. The warehouse below the apartment unit is as large as a football field and is still active and the lively neighborhood around the home completes the smart transformation. [Photography: Benjamin Benschneider]

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Exterior of the Sky Ranch with modern industrial style
Series of wooden bookshelves inside the small modern industrial home
Site plan of the Sky Ranch in Seattle

Sherry Nothingam

Sherry is a blogger who loves to live her life to the fullest. She enjoys everything associated with design, décor and stylish modern trends. Born in California, Sherry has grown up on open ranches and in a wild setting, which has defined her taste for design and developed her interest in examining how structures and homes interact with the beauti[...]

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