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New Backyard Cottage (D/ADU) regulations now in effect in Seattle! 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 …
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 »
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 …
Northwest Mid-Century Remodel Finishes Construction 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, …
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 …
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 …
As we’ve described in our first two installments in this Craftsman series, Bungalow home design here in the US was heavily influenced by the Arts & Crafts movement, and led …
Creating a Craftsman Home in a Modern Age – Part 3: Craftsman Interiors 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 »
It’s fascinating to us as architects to see how interest in Craftsman style homes ebbs and flows over time. After a decade of great enthusiasm for pseudo Craftsman designs in …
Creating a Craftsman Home in a Modern Age – Part 1 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 …
We’re very excited to see construction start on our latest vacation home! This family retreat sits high on a bluff looking over mountains, vast orchards and vineyards in every direction. …
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 …
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 …
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 »
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 …
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 …
