Destined for the real estate boom of the late 1950’s to late 60’s, Hilltop managed to garner investors, an audience, and muscle power of the most innovative architects from the Pacific Northwest during the time. It was formed by progressive-thinking architects and their friends in 1948 and located near Bellevue. The Hilltop community lies within King County’s boundaries but secluded enough to avoid the noise of the city. The creative surge following WWII created an abundance of opportunities for a select group of architects, university professors, and and professionals to set out and pave the way for landscaped design plans. Arguably, the landmark project established many architects that continued to define the landscape throughout the upcoming decades. The Seattle Times has more coverage:
Many of Hilltop’s principles were so forward-looking they are considered modern now: a home and its site should be in harmony with the land, yet contemporary in appearance. Views should be preserved, but nature respected. People should work together for the common good and enjoy the result in common.
Here’s an article and interview with architect, Charles Anderson, a resident of Hilltop: http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/pacificnw10072007/2003916597_pacificpcharles07.html
some images of his home:
