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“Design is where science and art break even.” Mieke Gerritzen

“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then, is not an act, but a habit.” Aristotle

We need your vote! As Seattle architects, we’re honored to participate in the 2020 Luxe RED Awards! Brought to you by Luxe Interiors + Design, this competition rewards the best of home design in the United States. Your vote matters. This year, we’ve submitted two of our favorite projects under two categories, so you have …

One of the great privileges of serving clients in custom home architecture is the opportunity to journey with people and build relationships over the course of a project. We’re honored with the trust that clients place in our work and grateful for the collaborative spirit of our contractors and consultants in the custom home architecture …

JDRF Greater Northwest’s annual Gingerbread Village is back at the Sheraton Grand Seattle, and we’re thrilled to participate. This year, builders, architects, and chefs from the Greater Seattle Area set out to depict the curious world of Santa’s elves using our favorite building materials: candy and confectionaries. Our scene explores the flurry of activity 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. It’s an excellent opportunity to explore the story in architecture of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. War memorials present uniquely challenging opportunities for architects …

So you want to build a house. We get it. It’s a daunting process, especially when you don’t have an ally. So how do you get started? You often hear stories about what can go wrong, how expensive a project can become, and how long it takes. You may wonder what it’s like to work …

We pursue the art of architecture in everything we do. Every doodle, sketch, and stroke of the pen is an opportunity to push our understanding of the art and uncover new depths. This is the art of architecture.

Two philosophies prevail when it comes to historic remodels: to make it bold or to make it blend. Prague’s Dancing House exemplifies a bold, new addition to an old neighborhood. The deconstructionist-style structure stands in stark contrast to the gothic and art nouveau buildings around it. Dancing House certainly makes a statement, but some argue …

“The longer I live, the more beautiful life becomes. If you foolishly ignore beauty, you will soon find yourself without it. Your life will be impoverished. But if you invest in beauty, it will remain with you all the days of your life.” Frank Lloyd Wright