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These Are a Few of Our Favorite Things: Filling Your Remodel Wish List 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 …
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 »
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 …
Following up on our last update, we’ve finished our framing inspection and are making final, minute adjustments to our HVAC, electrical, and plumbing before we can start insulation and drywall. …
Lake House Remodel: Construction Progress – Blog #4 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. …
DADUs, Backyard Cottages and Small Living in Seattle: Can you DADU too? Read More »
As we have been remodeling so many Mid-Century Modern homes, we thought we’d highlight a few remodels that demonstrate our Mid-Century values. Owning a 60’s era homes usually means our client has an appreciation for the architectural features …
Mid-Century Modern in Seattle: Tips on Transforming a Typical 60’s Rambler 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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 »
With our permits approved, we have started to dig at the Big View House site! We’ve started construction on the Big View House, but there was an intensive design process entailed …
Big View House #3: Navigating Permits and Breaking Ground! 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 »
In this last installment of the 4-part miniseries, Julie Campbell, AIA, one of the principal Architects here at CTA, offers additional insights and suggestions for embracing and enhancing the Mid-Century …
Part 3 of the series featuring Julie Campbell, one of the Architects at CTA Design Builders Inc., focusing on Mid-Century design and architectural history. She has given lectures on this …
Seattle Architects perform Mid-Century Magic! – Part 3 Read More »
At CTA Builds we’re pretty excited about our new “forest retreat” — this new house is situated in a large 2nd growth wooded parcel overlooking Puget Sound. We’ve designed what …
CTA is helping Architects Without Borders design and build a school in Haiti. Follow along as we work to create a place of empowerment through design.
