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The Bellevue Arts Museum is a creative mecca here in Bellevue Seattle. While we admire the art within and it provides great creative inspiration, the building itself is an architectural piece of art. The Bellevue Arts Museum is a compilation of glass, textured concrete, and aluminum that creates a bold and modern silhouette in the downtown …

Seeing the city that we love so much, Seattle, through the eyes of others who have an eye for design is a wonderful thing indeed.  Last year, Dwell took a little tour in the city when they were writing about a home in the area. We love the various snap shots they included in a report that …

We’ve told you a great deal about accessory buildings over the summer, but we’re guessing none of you thought to build your own little second home in your backyard. Interestingly enough, that’s exactly what a couple in Litchfield County, Connecticut decided to do. This couple lived in an extremely authentic 18th century home with low ceilings and …

It would be easy for us to sit back and gloat as our own project manager Eric Drivdahl celebrates being honored in “40 under 40” by the magazine Professional Builder, but we will hold back.  After all we DID teach him all he knows about architecture, or was it the other way around?… None the less, within …

An architect doesn’t just create a building or structure–They create a functional, large scale piece of art that people can admire for decades. Understanding the link between the creation of art and architecture is essential, and a new art exhibit at the Seattle Art Museum is helping to make that understanding more tangible. Mika Tajima is working to …

We strive to create beautiful spaces and beautiful homes at Gelotte Hommas, but we’re also working to get to know you. Did you know that you can network with Gelotte Hommas through social media? We not only have a blog to share with you on the latest in architecture in Seattle and with our firm, …

Gelotte Hommas consistently has great projects in the works, and the Bellevue Residence, currently on our “On the Boards” stage, is no exception. This residential space is being designed to house a wonderful and casual lifestyle for an active family that will need space to enjoy life and to grow throughout the years. The home is …

In Seattle it is easy to be distracted by the big names across the skyline. While we do have some iconic structures, like the Space Needle and Smith Tower, there is so much more to be found around Seattle. Take a walking tour of Seattle’s architecture to capture the real beauty in the buildings all …

Are you a huge fan of architecture and architectural design in Seattle, but not a member of the trade? Get a glimpse and the experience of an architect’s life and outlook in a two week course of the University of Washington. As part of their Summer Youth Programs, the University of Washington is hosting “Community …

If you’re looking for a wonderful, eco-friendly neighborhood in Washington, you might want to take a look at Issaquah Highlands. If you recognize the name of this neighborhood it might be because of the Lot 4 homeGelotte Hommas designed as one of the  custom green homes in Seattle on Harrison Street. The Harrison Street development wanted designers …