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14 Sep

Posted at 17:33h in

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] About Renaissance Revival [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] Located in Seattle's historic Washington Park neighborhood, this home's design was inspired by Renaissance Revival homes of the 1920's but drew from many sources, including Mediterranean, neoclassical, and federal. The massing, proportions, materials, colors, and landscaping come together...

14 Sep

Posted at 17:13h in

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text] About Hillside Residence [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Located in the Washington Park neighborhood this residence is evocative of the multi-generational villas found in France and England. The limestone exterior and slate roof were selected for their durability and...

14 Sep

Posted at 16:47h in

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text] About Courtyard Residence [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Inspired by the ageless, courtyard domestic architecture of Normandy and Brittany, this home is located on an expansive waterfront site with sweeping views of Elliot Bay, Seattle, and the Cascade Mountains....

03 Aug

Posted at 09:51h in

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text] About Lopez Island Cabin [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]This retreat is located on a wooded bluff high above Puget Sound. A fourteen foot tall glass wall provides uninterrupted views of the water and mountains in the distance. A...

30 Jul

Posted at 20:57h in

Every room in this 11,000 square foot home was reconfigured, allowing the owners to take advantage of the sweeping views of Lake Washington, the Seattle Skyline, and the Olympic Mountains from the North End of Mercer Island. By adding floor-to-ceiling...

30 Jul

Posted at 20:04h in

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text] About Salmon Bay Landing Office Building [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]With 34,500 square feet of office space overlooking Magnolia’s ship canal, Salmon Bay Landing captures a maritime quality with its floating form and ship inspired “smoke stack” penthouses....

30 Jul

Posted at 19:46h in

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text] About Portland Renovation [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]This impressive brick and half-timber home was designed by Kirtland K. Cutter in 1927 and constructed on a full block site in Portland on Alameda Drive. Designed in a blend of...

30 Jul

Posted at 19:30h in

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text] About Highlands Renovation [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]This home is located a few miles north of Seattle overlooking Puget Sound with great views of the Olympic Mountains in the established park-like neighborhood called The Highlands. We were asked to...

30 Jul

Posted at 18:13h in

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text] About Lake House Residence [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Our client wanted a thoughtfully designed, contemporary home that took full advantage of the light and views yet ensured privacy and security. A sixty foot long concrete wall runs through...

30 Jul

Posted at 18:00h in

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text] About Lakeshore Residence [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]This home is located on the shores of Lake Washington in a quiet in-city neighborhood with expansive views of the Cascades and Mt. Rainier.  Our clients asked us to design a timeless, enduring...