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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 …
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 »
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 …
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 »
We were honored once again to work on another Paul Kirk house remodel this last year – this one in the Innis Arden neighborhood just north of Seattle. The mid-century …
Northwest Mid-Century Remodel Finishes Construction Read More »
This new backyard cottage (DADU – Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit) is recently completed. It is 800 square feet with two bedrooms and 1-1/2 baths on the lower level; the kitchen, …
Fulfilling a lifelong dream of building a home on their family’s land, our clients have recently moved in to their new home in the woods, surrounded by tall firs, fern …
Julie will be giving a seminar this Saturday, October 6th, at 1:00 at the Wallingford Historic Homes Fair! Craftsman Homes in the Modern Age: Craftsman homes were traditionally, and intentionally designed …
Dreaming about a home design project and not sure where to start? Wondering how to make the most of your budget? Curious about green design or how to plan for …
CTA Presenting at the Monthly “Ask An Architect” Seminar! Read More »
With their two children fully launched into careers and living in different cities, our clients decided it was time to leave their 3800sf family home and downsize their daily lives. …
