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Beacon Hill Co-op
Beacon Hill Co-op is a community house in Seattle for three families, designed by Ten Penny to preserve the existing house on site and its use as a neighborhood gathering space. Frolic helped residents create a financial and ownership structure that allows people with different resources to work and co-own together.
Architecture & Living
Ten Penny's design preserves the essence of what was once a large front yard that has served as a hub for community gatherings, kids’ play, potlucks, and more. To maintain this sense of welcome, they designed the ground floor to be as permeable to the community as possible, with an open plan and large sliding/folding doors on both the front- and interior-facing façades–a space that opens up completely to the outside. Meanwhile, the second floor provides more private spaces for personal retreat, balancing communal living with individual needs.
