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“I discovered windows one afternoon, and after that, nothing was ever the same.”  Anne Spollen Windows are a key feature in most homes—especially for the Pacific Northwest natives who peak through the window each morning to determine how waterproof their shoes ought to be that day! At one point, windows were merely small holes in …

Today is Veteran’s Day—the anniversary of the end of “the war to end all wars” and an opportunity to honor all men and women who have served the United States through military duty. Today, we’ll also divert from our usual genre and explore the story in architecture of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. War memorials present …

TV screens and charging cables don’t have to clutter your home’s beautiful design. Here are some creative ways to hide your home tech!

The art of crafting a monument to peace.

Draw inspiration from classic Japanese architecture.

This week, we’re thrilled to be one of fifty architects, interior designers, and builders featured in Structure and Design, a book that highlights residential designs from leading professionals across the nation.

When our clients dream big, Gelotte Hommas Architecture turns zoning restrictions into creative opportunities.

While we ordinarily spend our days turning our clients’ dream homes into a reality, we also embrace opportunities to flex our creative muscles and apply our skill to other creative ventures. Last week, we traded our drawing boards for 5-by-5-inch cocktail napkins and entered our designs into the Architectural Record Cocktail Napkin Sketch Contest. The …

On Tuesday we featured doorways with curves–from just a hint of drama. Now let’s take a look at larger curved windows that make a bigger impact on the architecture of a home. Photo by Gelotte Hommas Architecture – Seattle design comes to life with curved windows. The rectangular windows of the craftsman home are typical …

Modern architecture tends to be a proliferation of straight lines, but it doesn’t have to be. Adding curved elements creates whimsy and interest in the home. Rounded doors with windows are particularly nice for creating a welcoming entrance or focal point for a room. These curved top french doors leading to a small balcony make …