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For all you Seattle area readers with kids ages 7-18, the Arc.I.Tek model making workshops start this weekend! Can’t make it this weekend? That’s ok – starting this Saturday and then every third Saturday until September at the Intiman theater Playhouse in Seattle we will be hosting these model making workshops. The cost is $20 for …

Good morning and happy Friday! Last night we had our launch party for Arc.I.Tek and here is a brief re-cap; It was AWESOME!   We would like to say THANK YOU to all of the people who showed up to become volunteers. This is going to be such a great program, but we can’t do …

One of our project managers Eric Drivdahl was interviewed by BUILDER BLOG. Check it out! BuildChat: Seattle architect Eric Drivdahl of Gelotte Hommas Architecture March 23rd, 2012 by John Kirchner Excellence in design and energy efficiency has long been the M.O. for architects based in the Pacific Northwest. Year after year, the region produces some …

What IS architecture? Have you ever asked this question? Most people have at one point or another considered what it would be like to design and build their own custom home. What stops them is that surprisingly there are quite a few misconceptions about custom residential architecture floating around out there.  Today we thought we …

One of our top ten most designed home styles is by far the Bungalow, although we have definitely seen a reduction of this particular style over the last few years in the Seattle area. Our bungalow designs have been featured in magazines across the country as well as books (Creating an Old New House). Styles come and …

Happy Valentines Day everyone! Whether you are celebrating today with as a couple, or not, there is always someone you can show some love to today. We were inspired over here at GHA and got a little crafty. We designed a pop-up card based on a custom tile mosaic on one of our client’s wine …

Do you love to be inspired? Of course you do! We all do from time to time, especially when it comes to designing our home.  We encourage our clients to take a look around in; magazines, interior design books,  and online for inspiration then either tear/print out the page and keep them all in once …

Deciding to remodel your bathroom at the start of a New Year is a fantastic idea. A bathroom renovation can give your home that fresh face lift it has been needing. It is also to remodel at the start of a New Year due to the fact that you can get on board with all …

A nook is the ultimate spot for all things relaxation. These cozy little spots allow you to take a breather from the rest of the world and focus on a good book or warm cup of coffee. If you are building a custom home or doing a remodeling project, consider adding a nook to your …

Arches have a great way of adding depth, dimension and appeal to the home. They can open up a room as well as emphasize certain accents. If you have been considering planning a remodeling project or new home, consider using arches for a wide variety of reasons. It’s okay if you are unsure of what …