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Upcoming FAR Regulations in Seattle: A Primer!

August 30, 2019

You may have heard about a recent change to the Seattle zoning code that will place new restrictions on the size of homes in our city. This new regulation comes […]

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New Backyard Cottage (D/ADU) regulations now in effect in Seattle!

August 12, 2019

The City of Seattle wants you to builds an ADU! This week marks a big change in how Seattle allows backyard cottages, also known as Mother-in-Law units or Granny Suites.

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Designing a DADU in Seattle – Can I build one on my lot?

June 21, 2019

As a Seattle residential architecture firm having considerable experience designing backyard cottages, we’d like to offer our take on the current world of DADUs here in Seattle!

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Do I Need An Architect for My New House or Remodel?

April 4, 2019

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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A New DADU Ready for Tenants!

December 19, 2018

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,

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