pacific northwest

Regardless of season, the Pacific Northwest offers exquisite views of natural beauty and changing seasons. Snow covered mountains in the winter, a patchwork quilt of trees in the fall, glistening waterfronts in the summer, and all the blooming wonders spring brings. Windows play a crucial role in connecting us with the the rest of the …

We thrive on art. While custom architecture is our chief passion, we embrace art in all its varied forms—pumpkin carving included. ‘Tis the season, after all! Even more, we love cheering on the artistic minds we work with. For years, we’ve loved seeing what project manager Curtis Peterson would call forth from everyone’s favorite Halloween …

We love the art of architecture. It allows us to seek beauty and craftsmanship every day. Better yet, it allows us to tell our clients’ stories through their homes. Several years ago, Bellevue architect Scott Hommas partnered with a homeowner to remodel a lakefront house. In their initial conversations, the homeowner shared his love of …

The Pacific Northwest is anything but flat. That’s part of the beauty of our region. Mountainous landscapes and uneven terrain provide intrigue wherever you look. Yet while our landscape may be beautiful, it’s also sometimes hard to find a flat building site with the perfect view. Building on a hill often poses a challenge, to …

Form and function meet in this Asian tansu chest-inspired staircase.

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.

As soon as you pull up to the Woodway Manor you may think you have crossed the pond to jolly old England. Nestled in a park-like setting this grand home is over 5,000 square feet of impeccably detailed architecture and design. Through an extensive home restoration and addition, Woodway architects Curtis Gelotte and Eric Drivdahl …

The word bungalow might conjure up the image of a quaint little shack near a beach, but that is not all that bungalows have to offer. In the book Bungalow (published 1911) the author, Harry Saylor defines a bungalow as having “an open floor plan, low-pitched roof and essential large front porch”. With that definition, …

The gorgeous Pacific Northwest is known for having a relaxed yet refined style. Simplicity and functionality play key rolls in everything from our clothes to our homes. An excellent example of this unique aesthetic is this very Pacific Northwest design. Contemporary Exterior by Bellevue Architects & Building Designers Gelotte Hommas Architecture Although the lines are straight, …

Winter may be fast approaching but that does not mean we can’t dream about the day spring will arrive and we can sit out on the patio with a glass of lemonade and a book. In fact, if you are thinking about adding or remodeling your outdoor living space for next summer, now is a …