view of remodeled home's front entry on third floor

Architect Suzanne Zahr thoroughly reimagined a Mercer Island house, adding square footage and revamping the layout to maximize function and views. She connected the front entry of the home from the street via a sky bridge. Once inside, an elevator whisks visitors down to the lower level’s living spaces.

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