Contemporary Architect

In the post Unique Elements, Part 1 we looked at some smaller details that help set a home apart from the rest. In this post there are examples of specialty rooms that standard homes don’t have.     Home theaters are not unheard of, but neither are they commonplace. This intimate space offers luxuriously comfortable …

When one thinks of a romantic meadow, concrete walls and chrome finishes rarely come to mind. However, Gelotte Hommas’ Redmond residential architects designed House in a Mountain Meadow as a stunning example of a how a contemporary design aesthetic can be both industrial and warm, modern and romantic. Below are several design features that make …

Historically a staple of traditional architecture, built-in shelving has a beauty and elegance that elevates it far beyond being a simple storage solution. For those that enjoy the functionality of a built-in, but have a more modern design aesthetic, the Gelotte Hommas designed Northwest Perspective incorporates built-in shelving with a fresh, contemporary twist. In contrast …

If you’re planning a custom home design in Bellevue, then you’re hoping for a unique appearance. You don’t want a home that looks like it was manufactured off an assembly line, after all. One way to get a unique look out of your home design is by using exposed trusses. Most home designs have gable or …

There’s no easy way to define contemporary home architecture in specific terms. In broader terms, it refers to recent styles that focus on functionality and incorporate newer construction materials. Contemporary homes also typically do not have features that are normally associated with historical architectural styles. Some of the common characteristics of contemporary architecture include: Plenty …

Sometimes our projects get revised, and sometimes that happens pretty quickly. This project is one of those projects. Eric Drivdahl is the senior project manager and architect on this one. In case you were all wondering, we still draw renderings and drawings by hand around here. Go see more of this project, Bellevue Residence Remodel, …