1887 18th Ave NE
Issaquah, WA 98029

One of the main things that sets Crofton Springs apart from other suburban developments is the focus on creating a community that reflects diversity in lifestyle and building type as well as fostering social interaction between homeowners. Weber + Thompson has designed a community that prioritizes social connection through pedestrian activity – walking! – over the car and more typical primacy of the garage found in contemporary developments. This has resulted in an efficient use of land where the real density is not apparent, where cottages sit in a landscape and are oriented towards pathways and shared greens rather than streets.

The housing options in Crofton Springs are eclectic and diverse. "Once inside any of the homes, you'll see an open flexible floor plan designed to make the most of the smaller square footage and live much larger than the numbers would suggest," states Kristen M. Scott, AIA, Principal at Weber + Thompson. "Natural light and vaulted spaces have a lot to do with this. Most rooms have light from two directions resulting in a space that feels good to spend time in. Flex-spaces allow a homeowner to use the rooms in different ways depending on their needs. And finally, a strong connection between indoors and outdoors not only through views but through generous porches that are big enough to sit on and even have room for a table."

"The challenge with Crofton Springs was to design for a wide variety of buyers, while creating a cohesive community," states Scott. "To that end, we incorporated a fairly traditional style of architecture and a warm palette of materials throughout the development, with details of the buildings, such as plenty of dormers and deep overhangs, contributing to a strong sense of cohesive community."