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We have been working with the non-profit Architects Without Borders Seattle to provide design & architectural services for various projects around the world. Each project has a slightly different focus: […]
Updates on our Architecture & Design Community Services 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
Seattle Times Pacific NW Magazine Feature! 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 »
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 »
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,
A New DADU Ready for Tenants! Read More »
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
The Bainbridge Farmhouse: Completion! 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 »
In our first article in this series, we offered a brief history of how Craftsman or Bungalow style architecture came into such popularity in the late 1800’s Industrial Age. Here
Creating a Craftsman Home in a Modern Age – Part 2 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 »
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 »
Work has come to a close at the Lake House Remodel, a project that completely transformed what once was a little 1900s cottage on the lake. Before we arrived, the
Lake House Remodel: Finishing Touches – Blog #5 Read More »
One of our latest projects to finish construction is a small craftsman kitchen and patio remodel in the West Queen Anne neighborhood of Seattle. Julie worked with our clients to
Finished Photos of the Queen Anne Kitchen Remodel 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 »
Between all of the subcontractors, carpenters, architects and so on coming in and out of a house during construction, you would think not much stays still at a job site… At
The Secret Life of a Job Site! Read More »
CTA Design Builders is in the midst of a 3-story home remodel on Lake Washington belonging to a wonderful family with four kids. The home was originally built in Kirkland and
Behind the Scenes: Lake House Remodel – Blog #2 Read More »
Tucked away behind Manitou Beach on Bainbridge Island is a large grove that has belonged to our clients’ family for several generations. As our clients move into retirement, they’re looking to build a modest
Bainbridge Island Farmhouse – First Sketches Read More »
CTA Design completed a two-phase master plan for a home in the woods in Kingston, on the Kitsap peninsula, a few summers back and we have just received photos of
Kingston Master Plan – The Lodge House is in Construction! Read More »
A common misconception about home remodels is that they are for expansion and grandeur;in reality, the goal of many of our remodels is to create a better fitting home environment, and sometimes that
Dare to Downsize: Edmonds Remodel Read More »
Our Architects Without Borders project, a large campus-style secondary and trade school outside of Cabaret, Haiti, is coming to a conclusion! We’ve been working for over a year to provide
Update on CTA’s work in Haiti Read More »
