Custom Build

Kokanee Loop

4,800 sq ft · Cle Elum, WA

Overview

A contemporary mountain residence with wood-and-stone exterior, black-trimmed glass, and warm interior living spaces — designed for snowy seasons and big views.

Challenge

Delivering strong indoor-outdoor connection and heavy glazing while meeting alpine snow loads, energy performance, and a tight build window through winter weather.

Approach

Tiered massing with covered outdoor rooms, high-performance windows, and interior layouts that capture light and views from kitchen through great room and primary suite.

Site & context

Forest and mountain setting near Cle Elum; photography set leads with front elevation (twilight), second exterior angle, then full interior documentation.

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About this build

How Kokanee Loop fits the wider Benchmark portfolio.

Service

Custom Home Builds

Kokanee Loop was delivered under Benchmark's custom home builds engagement — the full architecture, pre-construction, and field-led build coordination outlined on the service page.

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Region

Cle Elum

Built in Cle Elum, WA. See more on building conditions, neighborhoods, and projects in this area.

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Process

How Benchmark builds

From discovery through final walkthrough, every Benchmark project follows the same disciplined five-phase process — front-loaded so construction stays on budget and on schedule.

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