Located in downtown Seattle, this duplex apartment looks out to a forest of high-rises. These dramatic vistas are complemented by the tactile and serene interiors. The owners wanted to retain the easy comfort of the big suburban house they lived in before downsizing to a city apartment. Olson responded to this request by giving them clean modern lines and a warm wood palette that instills tranquility, visually expands the space, and provides an appropriate setting for a collection of contemporary paintings and sculptures. Privacy and light are controlled by moving panels of translucent glass that are suspended from a ceiling track. Interior designer Holly McKinley designed furniture pieces that meld with the architecture.