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I know that it’s been snowing in some places across the nation this week, but I promise; summer IS coming. The sun has found it’s way to Seattle this weekend just long enough for us to photograph a recent completed project. Looking at this space makes me really excited for summer. Bring on the sunshine! …

We are super excited to announce that the first of the 2013 Cardboard Playhouses headed out today for the Chestnut Academy’s annual gala. This year our playhouse was designed by one of our principal architect’s Scott Hommas. This year has more of a contemporary look and feel, and was designed with more of a dynamic …

The last time we visited our project Deliberate Dimense we were in demo phase. That was 5 months ago. Let’s go take a peek at what’s going on now! As you can see the framing is almost complete, and the house is taking shape! You can see the general layout of the home as well, …

For all you designers out there – interior, architectural, graphic, engineeering, structural, and the like, there is a new social media site that you have to check out. It’s called About.Me This is an awesome site that compiles all of your networking sites into one easy place. You can showcase your Website, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, …

When most people think of concrete, they think of driveways or sidewalks. Here is one home that just might change that perception for the better.   One of our project House in a Mountain Meadow utilizes a concrete wall that runs the length of the home. From room to room you can both see and …

One of our co-workers spent the last few days at Glacier National Park in Montana camping with her family.  Being surrounded by that much natural beauty one can’t help but get inspired. One of our principal’s Scott Hommas is actually from Montana, and grew up not too far from Lake McDonald.  As a child Scott …

From start to finish there are quite a lot of details that go into the design, and then build out processes of residential architecture. This can take anywhere from 6 months to 3 years depending on the size and complexity of the project. Whether remodeling your guest bathroom, or designing a 35,000 sq. ft home …

Our underway project Deliberate Demense is about to break ground on the water in Medina. This project is a 7,400 square foot new construction home. It has a flexible, open floor plan designed for entertaining including a light filled kitchen and great room with open views to Meydenbauer Bay. The style is a contemporary rendition of …

Lakeville Homes is the main sponsor for our youth program Arc.I.Tek. They are a home a custom home builder and remodeler who is CONSTANTLY winning awards. (all the time, seriously.) Some of their amazing work: If you get a chance head on over to their blog and check them out! http://lakevillehomes.com/coming-soon-arc-i-tek/ {images courtesy of Lakeville …

Ok, so TODAY is not actually the birthday for the firm. The actual birthday is April 1st. No Foolin! The Principal architect Curtis Gelotte  founded Curtis Gelotte Architects 29 years ago on April Fool’s day. Upon meeting Curtis you would know he is wonderfully witty and loves a good laugh, thus the decision to open …