San Juan Islands Build – Update
Our house is nearing completion! Designing this unique custom home, and then watching it come to life has been such a rich experience…a process that no architect ever tires of! Once the wall board …
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Remodeling and Building
Why Design Build ?
We sometimes get asked “why design build”, or more specifically, “why architect led design build”? So we have put together a few paragraphs to explain why we think this is …
Seattle Tour of Architects: Seattle Homes designed by Architects and open for viewing
information on upcoming Tour of Architects. Our remodel and addition project will be open for touring. Visit us and see this Seattle whole-house remodel, created by a Seattle design-build team.
Island House Update
San Juan Island architect comments on new house construction as it unfolds.
Construction process on San Juna Island new home.
Remodelling Older Homes – Size Matters
Remodelling Older Homes – Size Matters We often get called into a project where a homeowner’s challenge is that they don’t have the space for some necessary function – like …
The Importance of Thoughtful Interior Design
The Importance of Thoughtful Interior Design As observers and creators of our built-environment we get truly excited when all the pieces come together to create a harmonious space from outside …
Front Porches everyone!
Front Porches Everyone ! We love residential architecture and we love our neighborhoods, and the two work really well together when each supports the other. It works out best because …
Island House Rendering Movie
Island House Rendering Movie Our Island House has been moving right along! We’ve had a number of client meetings to fine-tune the floor plan, which in turn impacts the exterior …
Island House Update 1
Island House Update 1 After a couple of revision rounds with the little cardboard models, we then turned to our 3-D computer program to really start studying the design and …
Mid-century Modern: it’s all about (de) light!
We were asked to design and build a second story addition to this 1954 rambler in Magnolia. It’s a small-size house located in a lovely garden setting with a drop-dead …
Why Architect Led Design Build?
WHY ARCHITECT LED DESIGN BUILD ? We get questions from potential clients as to why we think our “master builder” model for residential design and construction is best. So although …
Good Design Proves Its Value!
Unfortunately one of our clients had to sell their house and they were concerned that in this recession they would get far less than its real value. However, that was …
Living Small by Intention
I work with a lot of clients that subscribe to the belief that bigger isn’t necessarily better. As a believer in this myself, it’s been a privilege to be featured …
Lead Safe Practices and The Certified Renovator
“What are Lead Safe Practices and what is a Certified Renovator and why is it important?” New EPA regulations come into effect April 22nd, regarding how we test and treat …
How to Compare Contractors & Builders
There are many forms, formulas and websites where you can go to check out the remodeling and building contractors in your area. If you’re in Washington State, you would first …
Sunny & Cold Means Warm Inside
We’ve been fortunate to have had a blast of artic cold and sunny weather here in Seattle — it’s demonstrated to even the most non believer of non believers the …
To remodel, move, or build new?
A question we commonly get from clients is asking whether they should remodel or add on, build anew, or move. While we’re architects and builders and not real estate agents, …
2009 Remodeled Homes Tour – The Aftermath!
Thank you to everybody that was able to stop by our remodel project on Saturday and Sunday. In the two days of the Tour, we had almost 300 visitors! Even …
Reminder! Upcoming Remodeled Home Tour
We’re only a week a half away from the Remodeled Home Tour & Benefit! This is a self guided tour to 19 newly remodeled houses in the metropolitan Seattle area, …