Design Inspiration

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 …

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 …

Prairie style architecture bears a truly American heritage. Born from the designs of Chicago’s Frank Lloyd Wright and standing in stark contrast to their stately, gothic revival contemporaries, prairie homes imbue a sense of just that–home. Low ceilings, distinct living spaces, and ample windows create a uniquely human scale. Through the years, we’ve crafted multiple …

Every client brings their own unique style, a unique story that informs their dream home. This means that we get to explore the art of architecture afresh with each new home design project…and we love that. At a 2010 Port Townsend custom home, we explored the best of craftsman style with accents of English charm, …

For the true sommelier, there’s no room more sacred than the wine cellar–a bastion of rich flavor, culture, and craftsmanship within the comfort of home. A home wine cellar is a luxurious touch, to be certain, but it’s an expression your unique personality and interest. Every step of the vinification process is craft. From fostering …

Great home architecture emerges when form and function meet. It’s not wasteful or flippant. Rather, it possesses charm and grace in the midst of everyday utility. Fireplace design showcases this principle. Created to be a source of light and warmth in the dark, cold hours of the year, the fireplace is an opportunity to create …

The master bedroom is a place of rest and retreat, a private enclave from which to begin and end your day. It’s a space uniquely suited to your needs and well-being and reflective of your style. Great bedroom design is an opportunity to craft a space completely tailored to you, and Bellevue’s Wood, Stone, and …

House architecture is about people—about understanding how people live and interact with each other and their surroundings. Our opportunities to interact with our clients, our teams, and our own families shape our work and enable us to provide homes suited to the unique individual. For Troy Howe, a project manager at our Kirkland architect firm, …

The art of architecture is a lifestyle. It’s more than composing detailed home drawings and crafting bespoke residences. It’s a daily quest for beauty. It’s exercising our creative muscles in every activity we undertake. As we head outside and savor the Pacific Northwest summer, whether from the vantage of our backyards or someplace far removed …