Seattle Architects
Thoughts on HOME in these house-bound times.
As we are all confining ourselves to our homes in this very uncertain time, we are having discussions among ourselves at CTA about how it feels; what are each of …
These Are a Few of Our Favorite Things: Filling Your Remodel Wish List
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Residential Construction Costs: An Update Heading into 2020!
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!) …
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Architecture Design Tips: Indoor/Outdoor Spaces
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 …
CTA + AWB : Sierra Leone
After a bit of a delay due to some governmental and programming issues, and with additional site information gathered by Engineers Without Borders, we’re happy to report that our Architects …
CTA + AWB : Haiti Orphanage Update!
The Gonaives Children’s Home & Teaching Farm is moving right along! After some initial site clarifications, we’ve got a plan, a real old fashioned (physical) model, and a 3D digital …
New Backyard Cottage (D/ADU) regulations now in effect in Seattle!
New Backyard Cottage (D/ADU) regulations now in effect in Seattle! Read More »
Seattle Times Pacific NW Magazine Feature!
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 …
Do I Need An Architect for My New House or Remodel?
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 …
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CTA + AWB: HAITI
The Gonaives Children’s Home & Teaching Farm Buzz and his dedicated Architects Without Borders design team recently presented their initial concepts to our nonprofit clients Positive Action for Haiti. This …
Finding the Best Contractor!
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 …
Old Capitol Hill Classic with a Contemporary Refresh
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 …
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Northwest Mid-Century Remodel Finishes Construction
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 …
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A New DADU Ready for Tenants!
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, …
The Bainbridge Farmhouse: Completion!
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 …
Craftsman Homes Seminar this Saturday!
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 …
CTA Presenting at the Monthly “Ask An Architect” Seminar!
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 …
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Mid-Life Move to Mid-Century Modern
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. …
New Urban Farmhouse in Wallingford – Part One
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 …