“Architects can’t force people to connect, they can only plan the crossing points, remove barriers and make the meeting places useful and attractive.” – Denise Scott Brown In crafting compelling representations of each home design project we embark on, we practice the art of architecture from start to finish.

It’s getting real. 2018 is coming to an end, and we’re taking a look back on what’s happened. Ask An Architect We kicked off the year with our friends at AIA Seattle. Along with fellow architect Matt Hutchins at CAST Architecture, we spent an afternoon discussing what it takes to build a house and taking …

Wishing you the merriest of Christmases and the best of New Years from the Gelotte Hommas Drivdahl Team! This depiction of our Lakefront Gothic project graced the front of our 2001 holiday card.

The tradition of sending holiday cards dates back to 1840s England and a man who wanted to acknowledge the people in his life with a token of gratitude. He commissioned an artist friend to create a custom design and reproduce it on thick paper, then sent it out to friends and relatives, giving the world …

Prairie style homes embrace comfort at the most human level. Born out of Frank Lloyd Wright’s desire to build homes on a human scale, this genre of architecture has maintained a level of respect and popularity for more than a century. And it’s no wonder. “Simplicity and repose are the qualities that measure the true …

Our work as architects is distinctly informed by our work as artists. We work across mediums to capture beauty and infuse it into every structure. We approach each project as art–as a quest to capture and communicate beauty through architecture.

Regardless of season, the Pacific Northwest offers exquisite views of natural beauty and changing seasons. Snow covered mountains in the winter, a patchwork quilt of trees in the fall, glistening waterfronts in the summer, and all the blooming wonders spring brings. Windows play a crucial role in connecting us with the the rest of the …

Form, beauty, and architecture define our work. They inform how we approach every home design project, and they push us to pursue excellence in craft. And with those three design priorities comes a major principle: work your angles. As geometric trends continue to dominate the design world in fashion and home decor styles–from chandelier earrings …

It’s finally here! Sheraton and the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation’s 26th Annual Gingerbread Village is in full swing! We unveiled our Whoville town square this past Monday, and it’ll be on display at the Sheraton through January 1, 2019, along with four other deliciously decked out scenes. How It’s Made With each passing year, our …

A sense of place. All great artistic pieces are rooted in this concept. Paintings, films, literature…architecture. They embrace and embody the essence of a single place–echoing its beauty, acknowledging its flaws, and immersing the viewer in the utter reality of that locale. We think homes should do that, too. Each Gelotte Hommas home, though distinct …