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If you need to reach us, email is best. If you have a remodel or new home project in mind, now is actually a really good time to get started; …
COVID-19 UPDATE! We’re fully functioning, but we’re working remotely… Read More »
As we are all confining ourselves to our homes in this very uncertain time, we are having discussions among ourselves at CTA about how it feels; what are each of …
These Are a Few of Our Favorite Things: Filling Your Remodel Wish List Read More »
This inclement weather has us contemplating the importance of mudrooms in the Seattle area. As architects we always help our clients organize and simplify their lives by designing functional and …
After carefully watching potential clues earlier this year that indicated a building boom slow-down, we soon realized there was no slow-down happening ! Unfortunately, (or fortunately – depending on your perspective!) …
Residential Construction Costs: An Update Heading into 2020! Read More »
Even though we don’t need fireplaces to heat our houses or cook our food anymore, many of our clients want a fireplace in their home for its intangible appeal. Historically, …
Thanksgiving is, without a doubt, the largest eating holiday of the year, so we are taking a look at what makes a great gathering space. From the hustle and bustle …
Connecting to the outside for year-round enjoyment. On every remodel or new house design, we work hard to configure spaces so they have a strong inside/ outside connection. We do …
After a bit of a delay due to some governmental and programming issues, and with additional site information gathered by Engineers Without Borders, we’re happy to report that our Architects …
The Gonaives Children’s Home & Teaching Farm is moving right along! After some initial site clarifications, we’ve got a plan, a real old fashioned (physical) model, and a 3D digital …
As our Queen Anne Craftsman project is finishing up, we thought this an opportune time to write about what the closing days of a construction project look like. The job …
You may have heard about a recent change to the Seattle zoning code that will place new restrictions on the size of homes in our city. This new regulation comes …
New Backyard Cottage (D/ADU) regulations now in effect in Seattle! Read More »
Designing a DADU in Seattle – Can I build one on my lot? Read More »
We are thrilled to have been featured in the June 2nd Pacific NW Magazine found in the Sunday edition of the Seattle Times and online! This is a project we …
After many years as a successful design build company, we have some thoughts on the subject! Architects are trained to think holistically so we start by considering the goals you …
Do I Need An Architect for My New House or Remodel? Read More »
The Gonaives Children’s Home & Teaching Farm Buzz and his dedicated Architects Without Borders design team recently presented their initial concepts to our nonprofit clients Positive Action for Haiti. This …
One of the most important decisions you’ll make in planning your construction project is your choice of contractor. Your project may be one of the largest financial outlays in your …
It’s nice to see this front yard addition coming along! When the owners of a small single story cottage in a Central District area, which was surrounded by traditional homes, …
When our clients purchased this gorgeous, old four square home in a leafy central Seattle neighborhood, they knew it would be their “forever” home. It had been remodeled over the …
Old Capitol Hill Classic with a Contemporary Refresh Read More »
