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New Backyard Cottage (D/ADU) regulations now in effect in Seattle! Read More »
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 »
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 »
One of CTA’s ongoing projects is an addition and remodel to a Wallingford craftsman – conveniently right up the street from our office! We’ll describe the process of this house
New Urban Farmhouse in Wallingford – Part One Read More »
We’re seeing exciting progress on the Phase 2 remodel of a mid-century Seattle rambler! Phase 1 involved minor main floor plan and finish updates to create better entry flow and
Mid-Century Hawthorne Hills Addition Read More »
CTA is just about done with a major remodel and addition to a humble 1900s Queen Anne-style home in the Central District. The long-time owners were ready for their house
Capitol Hill Contemporary Read More »
One of our latest Mid Century Modern designs is under construction by our friends at Seattle Design Builders. This home resides in the Rose Hill neighborhood of Kirkland; a neighborhood continually blighted by huge
Kirkland Mid Century Modern Read More »
We recently finished an interior remodel of a Paul Hayden Kirk mid century design in Kirkland and are excited to share final pictures. This home was built in 1957 with over
CTA Finishes Mid-Century Modern Paul Kirk House Read More »
As the market keeps getting hotter, many Seattleites are investing in their homes, and one of the biggest investments one can make in their home is a second story addition.
CTA’s Second Story Additions Read More »
DADUs, Backyard Cottages and Small Living in Seattle: Can you DADU too? Read More »
CTA Design Builders is in the midst of a 3-story home remodel on Lake Washington belonging to a big, energetic family. The home has a unique history: originally built in Kirkland in the early 1900’s it was
Design Behind the Lake House Remodel – Blog #1 Read More »
Home Architecture Tips: #1 in a Series of Design Tips from a Seattle Architect. One of the big advantages of living in the Puget Sound area is that just outside
Bringing the Outside In: Making Windows Work in Residential Architecture Read More »
Continuing in both architect and contractor mode over these past few months, construction has been moving right along. An army of carpenters and subcontractors has plied their handiwork on the house, and
Big View House #5: Design-Build to the Finish! Read More »
We left off of the Big View House and its sweeping panoramas of Lake Washington and Mt. Rainier just after the permit phase. With several months under our belt, the construction is well underway and everything
Big View House #4: A Design-Build approach to Construction Read More »
When it comes time to renovate, owners are usually faced with three things: an outdated home, an exciting wish list, and some anxieties about cost and the construction process. To
Beginning the Remodeling Process: Facing down the Fear Factor Read More »
Part 2 of the series featuring: Julie Campbell, one of the Architects at CTA Design Builders Inc., specializing in Mid-Century design and architectural history. She has given lectures on this
Seattle Architects perform Mid-Century Magic! (PART 2 of the mini-series) Read More »
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
Why Design Build ? Read More »
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
Island House Update 1 Read More »
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
Why Architect Led Design Build? Read More »
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
2009 Remodeled Homes Tour – The Aftermath! Read More »
