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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 »
Embarking on a remodel or new house effort is an incredibly exciting experience! Getting started usually begins with visual images, and with the barrage of photographs everywhere around us, collecting
Using Houzz to Your Advantage: Make Sense of Your Inspirational Images 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 »
Two shipping containers are getting a new life in Georgetown – as a backyard office for our busy client! This project has been a long time coming, but it didn’t
South Seattle Shipping Container Office 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 »
Our last post on the Bainbridge Island Farmhouse left off with construction steaming ahead; the framing was up and roof was being installed. Our most recent site visit showed the exterior being
The Bainbridge Farmhouse: Closed In and Making Progress! 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
Ask An Architect! Seminar Openings 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 »
While we try our best, sometimes you just aren’t prepared for an inspection, and that happened today when a mother duck and her ducklings waddled in for their examination of
Surprise Inspection Read More »
Our last post on the Bainbridge Island House was an early look at our ideas for the farm house-inspired home. Just under a year later, we have our first pictures of
The Bainbridge Farmhouse: Construction Photos 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 »
Engineers Without Borders has asked Architects Without Borders – Seattle to design a new health care facility in Sierra Leone specializing in services for women and children. In this effort, Buzz has assembled
CTA Collaborates on Sierra Leone Health Clinic with Architects Without Borders 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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Deep into our construction at the Lake House Remodel, we’ve straightened and supported the house (see blog #2 – Behind the Scenes), so we can now begin to implement our design. It
Framing the Lake House Remodel – Blog #3 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 »
