Author: Rebekah Ueland

We love the art of architecture. It allows us to seek beauty and craftsmanship every day. Better yet, it allows us to tell our clients’ stories through their homes. Several years ago, Bellevue architect Scott Hommas partnered with a homeowner to remodel a lakefront house. In their initial conversations, the homeowner shared his love of …

We’ve been writing on custom architecture and luxury design in Seattle for more than seven years, and we enjoy looking back on the variety of topics we’ve addressed through the years. Today, we thought we’d dive into our archives and share a few autumn-inspired posts. Prepare for Fall Fall isn’t purely gold colors and pumpkin …

If a house has more than one level, a staircase is vital. Yet staircases can exist for more than mere function. They act as practical art, gorgeous storage, and gateways to new spaces. And since stairs dominate a considerable amount of space, why not be intentional in your home’s staircase design?   Sculpted Stairs Seattle …

It’s official. Fall has arrived. Pumpkin spice lattes, Halloween decor in every store, and vibrant deciduous trees abound. It’s the time of year that invites both admiration for nature’s transitional season and a desire to curl up in the warmth of a comfortable home. Prairie style architecture affords the perfect balance of both outdoor glory …

The Pacific Northwest is anything but flat. That’s part of the beauty of our region. Mountainous landscapes and uneven terrain provide intrigue wherever you look. Yet while our landscape may be beautiful, it’s also sometimes hard to find a flat building site with the perfect view. Building on a hill often poses a challenge, to …

Style is unique to each individual, and there’s a house design to suit every taste. Such variety and distinction is one of the reasons we love the art of architecture. Each home style reflects the personality of its occupants, and we relish the opportunity to walk with our clients through the design process. Sometimes, we …

“Home” is a deeply personal concept. The visions, smells, sounds, and textures it conjures in the imagination are unique to each individual. It’s personal, yet it’s also universal. Maya Angelou writes that, “the ache for home lives in all of us, the safe place where we can go as we are and not be questioned.” …

One of the hallmarks of Frank Lloyd Wright’s innovative residential architecture is his insistence on a unified home. Prairie homes eschew the compartmentalized Victorian style and prefer rooms that flow one to another. A poetic cadence weaves every space in the home together. When Seattle architect Curtis Gelotte designed Prairie House in the Virginia Woods, …

Each year, the American Institute of Architects (AIA) holds a home design competition for collegiate architects. They inspire students to design innovative residential spaces along a specific theme. This year’s theme: “Here + Now.” AIA encouraged student architects to envision homes in light of “context, culture, and vernacular, but fully embracing 21st century technology and …

Great design thrives in the details. In the particular curve of a staircase. In meticulously crafted eaves. In the blending of a home into the hillside. It creates character in a luxury home and fosters a constant state of curiosity for homeowner and guest alike. Seattle architecture company  Gelotte Hommas Drivdahl’s Lakefront Gothic project relishes …