About Beverly Bradshaw Interiors

Beverly Bradshaw Interiors strives to create spaces that represent both the client’s personality and lifestyle. The firm has been recognized with various awards, including the National Kitchen & Bath Association in 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2017. Their work has been featured in 425 Magazine, Westsound Home & Garden, Portrait Magazine, Seattle Homes & Lifestyle Magazine and Northwest Mom Magazine. Beverly is a member of the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) and receives glowing testimonials from her clients regarding her innovative vision, professional attitude, attention to budget and unique sense of style.

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Bradshaw Interiors’ work on the outdated kitchen in a contemporary Seattle residence included a herringbone backsplash; simple, modern cabinetry; elegant hanging light fixtures; and a muted, clean palette. Their ability to a create seamless flow between spaces is obvious in their work on this open concept kitchen that sits between the dining and living room. The firm’s work on an Innis Arden home called for new rugs, artwork, furniture, and lighting. The handsome, rugged interior needed to be accented by choice touches that reflected the sophistication of the structure while remaining inviting and warm. A gray and brown color palette with a splash of red in the throw blanket, well-placed abstract paintings, and boxy lamps make the living area feel like a lush retreat.

About Alinda Morris Interior Design

Principal designer and owner Alinda Morris is based in Gig Harbor, Washington and enjoys bringing a strong sensibility for Pacific Northwest style into every home she touches. She received her three-year AA Interior Design degree from Bellevue College. The firm offers clients services ranging from conceptual design development, kitchen and bath design, custom window treatments and bedding, custom furniture design production, architectural finish selections and installations, construction documents, project management and sourcing, purchasing, and procurement.

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The Queen Anne kitchen redesign and remodel integrates a Mid-century, modern kitchen into a classic craftsman neighborhood. While full of details, the kitchen space manages to also feel expansive and contemporary. Walnut builtins, a butter block countertop, a wrapped post, and under-cabinet lighting bring the space alive with a welcoming, charming comfort. Beautiful tiled backsplash, a lovely wooden bench nook, and simple, blue accent pillows finish it off with sophisticated flare.\nThe Gig Harbor Home is another handsome representation of Alinda Morris’s ability to utilize natural elements to enhance the elegant aesthetic of an interior space. The Pacific NW contemporary home includes walnut cabinets, oak floors, Caesarstone countertops, a 27’ glass bifold door, and an operable glass wall system. Polished off by subtle color accents and artistic hanging light fixtures, the home simply shines.

About Two9 Design

Two9 Design, owned by Robin Freeman, works on a wide scope of interior design project types, including restaurant, mixed-use, residential, multi-family and hospitality. Freeman, who has over 25 years’ experience in the industry, graduated from the University of Oregon and Portland State University with a fine arts degree and also received an AA from the Art Institute of Seattle. She opened Two9 Design in 2002. Her modest team of five (as well as two dogs who serve as office guardians), has managed to bring fresh, artistic, elegant, and urban interiors to diverse clients throughout Seattle. As they grow their presence in the industry, their attention to detail and creative vision continue to inspire fantastic results.

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The Y&E home project goes for the richness of simplicity, with bright whites and simple textures, refined color accents in green and blue hues, choice abstract art, and hip light fixtures. The Madison home project plays off the lines and shapes of curved railings, built-in floor-to-ceiling bookshelves, and elements of diagonal steel and metal accents to create another bright and simple — yet cozy and contemporary — living space. They have a knack for designing updated spaces that avoid being cold or pretentious. The Promet home project is handsome and polished, utilizing light wood, sheer white curtains, and gray kitchen cabinetry to cultivate an understated grace. Standouts like the bold red couch and seafoam green bathroom wall tiles bring in a subtle richness to keep things lively.

About Soleil by Design

Soleil Design is a full-service interior architecture/design company that creates versatile interiors to pair perfectly with a wide range of aesthetic preferences and structural characters. Currently, they also do permits, small additions, and engineering. Soleil primarily serves the Seattle area, as well as the Eastside and the King, Snohomish, and Island counties. They value the principles of green building and find ways to integrate it into their practice at as many levels as possible. Soleil’s team is led by principal designer Selena, who graduated from the Art Institute of Seattle with a Bachelor of Fine Art in Interior Design. The firm has been recognized with the Remodeling Excellence Award for Interior Design under $125,000, as well as the Remodeling Excellence Award for Interior Design over $125,000.

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The kitchen and bathroom interiors for a custom home on Magnolia are both functional and beautifully organized. The kitchen, which includes Craftsman-style crown moulding and LED cover lighting, as well as cherry-colored wood and a dark, handsome countertop, is sophisticated and elegant. The wonderfully textured stove backsplash is reminiscent of a rugged lodge aesthetic. The interior of the kitchen in the Phinney home project is envisioned to pair well with the architecture of the rest of the home. A mosaic backsplash below the stove range hood is a polished white tile with circular shapes, and it guides the gaze up toward the pitched ceiling. Grey quartz countertops and playful silver door handles in the shapes of people round out the space with a lovely balance of contemporary elegance and down-to-earth pizazz.

About Tammara Stroud Design

Tammara Stroud Design is a full-service studio, dedicated to creating atmospheres that inspire both the eye and the soul. The team appreciates that no two people have the same aesthetic, nor do they even see color palettes the same way. This makes for a delightfully unique process from project to project, that is all about listening to the client’s tastes and needs. The firm works with clients on establishing a project budget, creating space plan drawings, selecting and specifying materials, finishes, furniture, textiles and fixture selections, project management, and installation coordination. The firm was a finalist for Seattle Design’s Interior Designer of the Year award and was the featured cover story in Home By Design Magazine.

“Finding joy in your work isn’t always easy. I genuinely love to create beautiful homes, from construction to furniture and everything in-between. I get excited about the creative process and I’m so grateful that I get to do what I love every day.” – Tammara Stroud

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Stroud’s work on the Queen Anne home project utilized varied design elements to accentuate the open floor plan and pair playful modern with bright and airy. Faux leather, linen, embroidered fabrics, a looped pile rug, and ribbed birch wallpaper accents fold the space together, giving it an elegant appeal. The extra touch of simple, well-placed plants offers just the right splash of green to tie in that Northwest feeling. When asked to decorate a new construction in the Queen Anne neighborhood, Tammara Stroud Design gave every room its own distinct stylistic signature. From crafted built-ins highlighted by strong color choices and modern light fixtures beside sheer curtains, to elegant wallpaper accent walls, this home is undeniably stunning from top to bottom.

About Hyde Evans Design

Hyde Evans Design has offices in both Seattle and Palm Springs, and they have collaborated with local and international architecture firms to create high-quality, client-centered interiors that represent an aesthetically innovative vision in the Seattle area. They bring projects from concept to completion, which includes space planning, project management, and purchasing. Founder and Principal Barbara Hyde Evans received her B.A. in Fine Arts from the University of Washington and an A.A. in Advertising Art from Seattle Central Community College. She established the firm in 1995, and their work has been highlighted in Gray Magazine, Seattle Met, Pacific NW Magazine, Seattle Homes, Entrepreneur, Luxe, Portrait of Puget Sound, and Renovation Style.

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The Laurelhurst Mid-century project is a luscious example of how simple choices can create ebullient warmth. The kitchen, which receives ample natural light from a wall of large windows, is accented beautifully by a wood-paneled ceiling with exposed beams; a clean white, silver, and gray color palette; and a blend of both black track lights and hanging white lantern-esque fixtures. The Capitol Hill residence required multiple levels of interior design work from Hyde Evans, including a second floor addition with a master suite and office, as well as an additional bedroom, bath, and laundry room. The basic black and white color scheme was represented in various creative ways, including fantastic black and white floral wallpaper, white orchids, black and white tiled bathroom flooring, and accents of silver via living room and dining room curtains.

About Michelle Dirkse Designs

Michelle Dirkse Designs offers full interior design and project management services. Their stunning work has been featured in Rue Magazine, Vision Monday, Gray Magazine, Seattle Magazine, City Arts Magazine, Seattle Times Pacific NW Magazine, the Seattle Met, Domino Magazine, and Luxe Interiors and Design. They received 1st Place for the Northwest Design Awards, Small Design Firm Luminary, and the modest team of three continues to makes waves in Seattle’s interior design scene, with their attention to detail, love of contrast, and eye for contemporary style. Owner Michelle Dirkse earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology from Western Washington University and later went on to earn an additional degree in interior design. She has worked in construction companies, development companies, and design firms and understands the industry from multiple vantage points.

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Dirkse’s work on a historic Seattle Revival involved gutting the upper level to reimagine an updated floor plan that would pay respect to tradition but infuse it with contemporary grace. The decor is full of salvaged and vintage items. Standout design elements include lace curtains and black iron curtain rods in the bathroom, a vintage wooden armoire turned bathroom sink, large and small plants surrounding a distressed clawfoot tub, an electric candelabra in the bedroom, and dark bedroom wallpaper with rose bramble patterns. The Escala residence became an eclectic mix of custom modern accents and a versatile collection of antiques and art, creating a space that feels urban, contemporary, and globally vibrant. The simple color palette, contrasted by the dark turquoise couch; large, framed, old art prints on the wall opposite an abstract painting; ornate wooden side tables; and a smooth leather chair are just some of the successful mashups of taste and style that make this space delightful.

About Brio Interior Design

Brio Interior Design is adept at assisting their clients with everything from furniture selections to large scale home remodels. They believe in the marriage of function and beauty and are comfortable entering a project at any phase of its development. Founding designer Kenna Stout was educated at the Art Institute of Seattle and has been practicing design since 2003. She started Brio in 2008 and has been proudly expanding Brio’s portfolio ever since. Fellow designer Jen Rowland studied interior design at the University of Cincinnati’s College of Design, Architecture, Art and Planning, and associate designer Nat Rauschenbach earned her B.A.A. in interior design from Bellevue College. The firm’s work has been featured in Seattle Magazine, Luxe Magazine, HGTV, Dering Hall, Elle Decor, and The Irish Times.

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The Blue Ridge project came with a special significance, having been the home where the client’s mother spent her teenage years. This 1940s residence in North Seattle enjoys a waterfront lot with views of the Puget Sound and the Olympic Peninsula. The interior had to meet the high standards of natural beauty outside the doorstep, while simultaneously integrating elements of the old nostalgia with innovative style solutions that would bring fresh warmth to the space. Highlights include a gorgeous stone accent wall with a wood bench and built-in, high-level wood shelving; a master bedroom and bathroom that’s airy and bright with hues of baby blue and darker blue mosaic backsplash; and an avant garde hanging light fixture that looks like a cluster of oversized pearls. With the Leschi Craftsman project, Brio successfully helped their clients transform their 1920s home using a refreshing modern makeover that included contemporary textures, colors and styles, like the reclaimed wood and plant display in the kitchen and the kitchen nook light fixture, which features three simple dangling bulbs.

About Heidi Caillier Design

Heidi Caillier offers full-service design, from ground-up remodels to simple updates that integrate vintage materials with raw and natural stylistic elements. The firm prides itself on its expert knowledge in custom furniture, cabinetry, and window treatments, as well as space planning. Caillier received a master’s degree in international public health, but she realized shortly thereafter that she wanted to pursue a different path. She enjoys the versatility of the day-to-day, which can range from planning at the design center to shopping for fabric to computer drafting plans. The firm enjoys close collaborations with architects, builders, contractors, furniture makers, and artisans. Heidi Caillier Design has been highlighted in Modern Sanctuary, Seattle Magazine, Rue Magazine, Domino, Decorist, Domaine Home, Hither and Thither, and 7X7 Magazine.

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The Madrona home project was a feat of fusing formality with comfort. Leave it to Heidi Caillier Design to find ingenious ways of pairing seemingly discordant patterns and colors into gloriously eye-catching and integrated final products. The cloth wall hangings; the brightly patterned wood-framed sitting chairs; the handsome, thin-legged wooden coffee table; and the modern hanging mirror above the fireplace all make this space feel inviting and lounge worthy. The Queen Anne home project is all about the details. Among them: a kids bedroom carved out of a closet, white living room walls contrasted against wood ceilings, and a stunning bathroom that echoes the same wood ceiling, contrasted by white walls, muted green cabinets, a sitting bench, and a dark blue tiled floor.

About NB Design Group

NB Design Group has been a force in the interior design scene for the last 29 years, providing their clients with high-end residential work that reflects the relationship between color, material, space, and form. They are firmly dedicated to discovering solutions that always work within the project budget, as well as staying by the client’s side from project conceptualization to final installation. Principal designer Nancy Burfiend earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design from the University of Washington and then went on to found NB Design Group in 1988. She is a member of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) and the International Interior Design Association (IIDA) and is NCIDQ certified from the Council for Interior Design Qualification. She received first place at the Northwest Design Awards 2015 for Whole House Design and first place at the IIDA Inawards 2014 for Design IN Home. The firm’s work has been featured in Luxe, Portrait of Seattle, Gray Magazine, Seattle Met, The Cottage Journal, Beautiful Kitchens & Baths, Pacific NW Magazine, and Seattle Homes.

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The Elliott house provides a wonderful updated take on a rustic, old-style castle elegance. A hanging candle chandelier, thick leather-backed lounge chairs, ornate hanging light fixtures in the formal dining room, and color accents of gold, deep brown, and black make the space feel epically elegant, yet accessible and inviting.\nThe Lake Washington residence showcases NB’s capacity for stylistic versatility, as well as their unique ability to find distinctive and eccentric accent pieces that manage to fold right into the interior vibe. Highlights include, a gorgeous contemporary, covered candelabra; a bright, white color palette; accents of stone-tiled flooring; rugged wood; and simple, sparing plant additions.

About Lee Edwards Residential Design

Lee Edwards Residential Design enjoys using the holistic model of design and build to guide homeowners through the creative envisioning aspects of designing and the practical rigors of constructing. Edwards prides himself on creating homes that reflect the lifestyle and personality of its dwellers, while also respecting the surrounding essence of the environment. Edwards was educated in architecture and grew his construction skill set through hands-on experience in the field.

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The Phinney Ridge residence simply glows with its contemporary, warm exterior, highlighted by douglas fir glulam posts and beams, powder coated steel railings, vertical cedar siding, and cedar shingles. Firm casement windows add to the warmth and cozy appeal of this Pacific Northwest aesthetic, as well as exterior overhang can lights and a gorgeous upper balcony. The open floor plan is well executed with a double height great room and a catwalk linking the upper floor bed and bathrooms. Wood interior paneling, made from fir, cedar, and cherry, simply enhances the rustic, inviting vibe. Lee Edwards Design implemented a modern, trendy interior for their five-star built Green home design of an handsome Seattle residence. The exposed wood beams, the floating staircase, the artistic light fixtures mounted to the walls, track lighting on wood-paneled ceilings, and large windows create a space that is view friendly, light welcoming, and lovely.

About Bakken

In 2003, Bakken was founded with the aim to execute projects that cultivate strong personal relationships between the Bakken team and their clients. The firm enjoys working on a versatile array of challenges, including custom fabrication to remodels, additions, and entirely new constructions. The modest team of four includes owner and lead designer Joel Bakken, project manager and designer Aleksandr Romanenko, designer and apprentice carpenter Eduardo De La Fuente, and project manager and assistant carpenter Kyle Vauhn. The firm has appeared on Architizer and — though still growing their presence — does consistently impressive and high-quality work in the Seattle area.

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In the Greenwood neighborhood of Seattle, Bakken went to work on a residence that would reflect their client’s need for natural light, an open floor plan, three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a detached garage, and a contemporary, warm aesthetic. Their beautiful design and construction integrates dark steel beams with lush wood cabinetry and accents, gorgeous wood exterior paneling, and a well-executed mixture of natural light and soft interior lighting options. The stunning Medina residence is a 4,000-square-foot, two-story structure with an attached garage, that houses a family of five. An inviting patio with a cedar trellis, a guest suite, a classy contemporary kitchen with small-tiled backsplash walls, creative builtins placed in the entryway, and a wall of windows and French doors off the living room make this space both cozy and refined.

About CRD Design Build

CRD has been around since the early 1990s and was founded by Denny Conner. Conner, who is considered an early pioneer of the design build practice, has taught his design-build methods to various contractors throughout the nation. CRD’s work has been featured in The Seattle Times, on The Money Hour with Tina Mitchell, on the Master Builder’s Association of King and Snohomish Counties, and in Pro Remodeler. The team includes 16 members, and the firm receives glowing client reviews regarding their customer service, follow through, clear communication, kindness, creativity, and professionalism. CRD offers a full-scope process, from the initial design program meeting to construction completion, and they believe in the happy balance of achieving client’s dreams and respecting their budgets.

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A bungalow in the center of Seattle’s Fremont neighborhood was completely transformed by CRD’s keen eye for detail and innovative vision for renovation. Winner of the Best Green Remodel by the Master Builder’s Association in 2016, the home features metal roofing with solar array, energy-efficient appliances, low-E double pane windows, a 1,000 gallon rainwater storage tank, 97 percent raw marmoleum, and in-floor, radiant electric floor heat. The Ballard neighborhood residence remodel showcased CRD’s ability to work with a client’s specific vision and create a space that is personality reflective. Integrating the concept of “classic with a twist,” the space uses modern yet elegant updates, including a freestanding bathtub and a kitchen that fuses handsome dark cabinetry with hip light fixtures and a simple bar countertop.

About J A S Design Build

J A S Design Build, owned by Joe Schneider and Kim Clements, brings together a skilled team of designers, architects, craftsmen, and managers to collaborate on beautiful and inspiring homes that fit each client’s unique lifestyle. Schneider, who founded J A S in 1992 with his wife Kim Clements, received his education from the School of Architecture & Design at North Carolina State. Clements studied at North Carolina State, as well at the University of Washington. The firm’s work has been highlighted in Seattle Magazine, Seattle Met, This Old House, BH&G: Kitchens & Baths, Pacific Northwest Magazine, Gray Magazine and Better Homes and Gardens. J A S is dedicated to giving back in various ways. Among the organizations and events they’ve supported are Vets Restore, Lopez Island Family Resource Center, Global Visionaries, Water 1st, the John Hay MoveAThon, and the Public Interest Law Association.

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The firm’s work on a modern, charming, family-friendly bungalow features a handsome blend of traditional accents and modern splashes. Highlights include the mixed use of brick material on exterior bases; the classic dutch front door; the contemporary light fixtures, tiled backsplash, and gorgeous gray marble island in the kitchen; the enclosed sleeping porch; and the wood-paneled walls and ceiling of the airy, light-filled upstairs bedroom. The elegant Capitol Hill residence required a delicate balance of historic representation and progressive design. The firm needed to maintain the original integrity of the structure while creating an aesthetic that showcased the heritage of the space, yet integrating a more light-filled and urban visual appeal. Fabulous features include a staircase landing nook, ample builtins (even ones illuminated by shelving can lights), a white tile and white and gray marble bathroom with exposed silver piping, and a dutch door off the kitchen.

About CCM Architecture

CCM Architecture prides themselves on coming up with thoughtful solutions that lead to high-quality construction and a beautiful aesthetic. They aim to implement responsible building practices and integrate as many local materials and USA-made materials as possible. The modest team of five includes owner Charles C. Mellon, who is both an architect and general contractor and earned his Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Oregon. Mellon has specific expertise in carpentry and woodworking. CCM receives five star reviews for their talent, knowledge, ability to pick out nuances; their team effort; and their Northwest style and approach.

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The Blue Ridge historic remodel enriched and illuminated the charm of this handsome cabin space, using superior woodworking elements. Standouts include stunning shelves attached to stone-tiled walls, an incredible built-in breakfast nook, nicely finished wood kitchen cupboards, and simple, exposed wood ceiling beams. The airy, light blue bathroom is exceedingly welcoming, with a dark blue tiled backsplash wall and a unique configuration of bathtub and shower that allows for separation, yet an easy transfer from one to the other. The Crown Hill residence uses an open floor plan to create a sense of shared space and warmth. Steel and wood ceiling beams, high ceilings, a gorgeous kitchen island, and a handsome blend of wood and steel accents (including an industrial-looking caged staircase accent), makes the home feel spacious, contemporary, and cozy.

About Gaspar’s

Gaspar’s Design + Remodel + Handyman has been working in the design and build industry for over 40 years, priding themselves on making Seattle homeowner’s dreams into realities. They aim to always respect the needs of timeline and budget, while bringing in creative design solutions and attention to detail. Sarah Henry is the second-generation owner of Gaspar’s, who grew up in Seattle and joined the family business in 2002. She received her B.A. in Human Resources from the University of Washington, as well as a Construction Management Program Certificate. She is part of Seattle Executives and the Women Presidents Organization. The firm has won numerous Remodeling Excellence Awards and was listed in the Top 50 Remodelers in the Country.

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The 1900s Seattle Home that Gaspar’s went to work on had a truly outdated 1980s kitchen, no master bedroom, and an unfinished basement — not to mention that the original windows were neither functional nor efficient. Not only did Gaspar’s work to remodel and recreate these aforementioned areas, but they also added a dormer to the house, a new fireplace surround on the main floor, and a Juliet balcony off of the sunroom. The new kitchen recalls traditional charm but spices it up with modern touches, like the bold, blue stove and the clean, white-tiled backsplash. The master bedroom has a glorious wall of windows and handsome, nook-like built-ins for seating and for storage. The 455-square-foot studio that was initially purchased as a second home and converted into a one-bedroom is a fantastic representation of what creative thinkers and builders can do with limited space. Storage was built into the living room, the kitchen and the bathroom were updated, and the wall between the living room and kitchen was removed to open up the home and make it feel more spacious. Charming features include the built-in breakfast nook bench and the built-in desk corner off the kitchen.

About MacPherson Construction and Design

MacPherson Construction and Design was founded by Roger MacPherson in 1983 and is based in Sammamish, Washington. The firm prides themselves on their ability to manage the many, multifaceted details of any given project from start to finish. The firm is especially experienced in waterfront design and construction, including the challenges and logistics of permitting. MacPherson Construction and Design has been recognized with the Corporate Citizen Award for Corporate Philanthropy, the Washington Aggregates and Concrete Association Award for Construction, 2nd Place in the 14th Annual Northwest Design Award for Best Individual Room, and the Puget Sound Business Journal’s Corporate Philanthropist Award for 2013. They’ve been featured in Street of Dreams, Residential Architect, Builder News, Better Homes and Gardens, Sunset, Pool & Spa, and Masonry Construction.

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The Johnson residence utilizes a highly unique and innovate implementation of concrete in the design process that makes a bold, artistic statement. The colored and board-formed concrete in this custom home is textured with rich patterns with specially milled cedar from the local mill. The repeated use of this element throughout the home offers a sense of continuity and creates a contemporary, urban appeal. The home received awards for construction and design from the Washington Aggregate & Concrete Association. The Davis residence interior and deck work is a gorgeous contemporary take on a woodsy, Pacific Northwest aesthetic. In the waterfront neighborhood of Pine Lake, the client’s new home is inspired by the surrounding patterns of nature, embellished with live-edge wood, exposed wood beams, cleft stone, steel accents, and live-edge countertops.

About Axiom Design + Build

Axiom Design + Build believes in making a lasting impact on their community through craftsmanship and integrity. They take pride in creating functional and stunning spaces that bring together local artisans and craftspeople. Founded by Heather and John Cashman, Axiom is made up of a skilled team of 13. Heather earned her B.A. in Journalism from Arizona State University and did postgraduate studies at the Photographic Center Northwest. She also grew up watching her parents create a successful industrial construction company from the ground up. John received his B.A. in Architecture from the University of Wisconsin and a Master of Architecture from the University of Washington. Axiom considers themselves to be a firm that has fun blending construction, art, architecture, and small business.

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The Greenwood residence required respect for a tight budget and vision for some hip funk. The small, modern home that resulted from Axiom’s efforts is bold, urban-chic, innovative, and inviting. The structure allows space for the family of three plus their cat and dog companions, to entertain, coexist and even kick back in a movie room. Well-placed windows allows in ample natural light, and the sweet covered porch provides an added lounging option. When a Seattle couple requested help designing and building their Pacific Northwest dream house, Axiom created a drool-worthy final product, with views of Mt. Rainer, a double-height living room, two master suites, a loft-style office area, fir cabinetry, bamboo floors, a metal roof, and exposed steel trusses on the ceilings. This dynamic residence is spacious, modern, trendy, and eye catching.

About Fivedot

Fivedot believes that a unique sense of place is pertinent to a successful project. They integrate sustainability into their work as much as possible and donate 10 percent of their annual working hours to design for nonprofit organizations. Fivedot is made up of what was once two firms: Fivedot Design/Build and the Global Studio. When Fivedot Design/Build was founded, it grew from the dream of wedding the artistry of architecture with the craftsmanship of building. The Global Studio acted as Fivedot’s sister company and focused on providing design services to disadvantaged communities nationally and globally. In 2016, Fivedot Design/Build and The Global Studio combined forces to become, simply, Fivedot, and they now offer comprehensive services to communities, nonprofit organizations and private entities. Fivedot’s team includes Geoff Piper, Sharon Khosla, and Stephanie Ingram, who all received their Master of Architecture from the University of Washington. Fivedot was recognized in Residential Architect Magazine and the Seattle Times, and by the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Seattle Honor Awards.

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The Greenlake residence is a 3,300-square-foot, single-family home with a strong focus on sustainability. Features include a rainwater harvesting system that provides the toilets and laundry with water, on-site storm treatement, native and low-maintenance plants, reclaimed building materials, and radiant floors for heating. The residence is a 4-star Built Green certified project, and it is as beautiful as it is environmentally friendly. The fresh, bright, contemporary feeling is brought out by sliding, reclaimed wooden doors, simple shelving builtins, modern hanging light fixtures, and gorgeous French doors off the living room. The backyard cottage in Seward Park is a modern, detached accessory dwelling for a couple who are downsizing and wish to live closer to their children and grandchildren. Notable features include an exposed ceiling, custom floating stairs, an upper deck off the the bedroom, and handsome builtins in the living room.

About Bristol Design & Construction

Bristol Design & Construction is a nationally recognized firm that prides themselves on their ability to offer a wide scope of services that employ efficiency, creativity, and viability in every level of a project. Principals Scott and Sandra Gjesdahl have operated their business in the Seattle area for 35 + years. Their woodworking studio allows them to craft custom cabinetry, millwork, and furniture exclusively for their own projects. The firm has won over 50 local, national and international design awards to which they attribute a visionary approach to function and aesthetic. Their work has been highlighted in 425 Luxury Living, Trends, Kitchen & Bath, Better Homes & Gardens, Luxe Magazine, Seattle Homes, Interior Design, and Portrait of Puget Sound. Recently they were honored by Sub Zero Wolf for an international award for best outdoor kitchen and Best Overall Design award in the National awards for the NKBA.
Bristol Design has recently expanded their business and is also doing exclusive luxury level work in the country of Belize in Central America. Belize is the #1 ranked growing retirement destination in the Caribbean corridor. The Gjesdahl’ s featured project is the “Jungle Grill” that was recently awarded the best by both Sub Zero Wolf and in the NKBA National Design Competition

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(Courtesy of Scott Gjesdahl, Principal)
We wished to create a fully functional exterior cooking zone as an extension of the indoor kitchen. The area for outdoor entertaining is quite large and flowing and the BBQ area needed to complement and integrate with that- not be segregated. This area is used nearly every day, so accessibility and ease of maintenance were a high priority. We chose to use stainless steel for the built-ins and granite counters for this purpose. The stainless appliances and cabinetry have a subdued industrial edge that compliments the architecture and main kitchen.
The weather is always a challenge with outdoor areas. In this location, the rain was
especially difficult to deal with since it comes from all directions- including sideways. Stainless cabinetry was an obvious choice to hold up and the boxes were installed on a concrete plinth to allow for drainage to flow underneath. The exterior siding of the home also needed to stand up to the weather and time. We loved the concept of Corten Steel, but not the idea of continued rust and patination in this often humid, sub-tropical climate. An ideal solution was installing ‘Corten Steel’ porcelain tiles as siding- floating on a rain screen substrate. There will be zero maintenance, they are incredibly durable, and of course won’t rust. We didn’t want the outdoor kitchen to detract from the spectacular views. Our goal was for it to be well integrated into the architecture of the home, aesthetically pleasing and streamlined. The solid wall of the Pool House provided an ideal location for the outdoor kitchen. We extended the stainless base cabinetry from column to column and chose appliances that would integrate well. In this location, the curved clear-story roof detail, which allows for passive cooling, beautifully crowns this elevation.
As an extension of the interior kitchen, the 42” built-in BBQ along with the side burner and under counter refrigerator make practically any meal possible to cook outside. Which is very desirable in this climate to keep the heat out of the indoor kitchen. We love the consistency and cohesion created between the outdoor kitchen, indoor kitchen and architecture over all. Although this is completely ‘stand-alone’, it directly compliments the architectural aesthetic of the home. The Panoramic window walls allow for a beautiful and seamless connection. The floor and ceiling planes and materials are continuous from the inside to out.
This home is completely off-grid, solely powered by micro-hydro and solar. Rain water is collected then filtered through an intricate drainage system (downspouts are all integrated within the columns so none of this is visible). We’re proud to emphasize how luxury can be integrated into this flagship eco-conscious and sustainable home. The butane/propane appliances lend themselves perfectly for the occasionally overcast day during dry season (when both hydro and solar are weak).

About Olson Kundig

Now in its sixth decade of practice, Olson Kundig is a collaborative design practice led by 14 principals/owners whose work includes commercial and mixed-use design (including wineries and sports facilities), cultural and museum projects, exhibition design, private and multi-family residential, hospitality projects, places of worship, interior design, product design, and landscape design. The firm operates out of its headquarters in downtown Seattle, as well as a new outpost in New York City, and works with clients around the world. Unlike most firms on this list, Olson Kundig has an in-house interior studio that provides a full range of services from material and furniture selection to other customization work. The firm also has its own landscape design studio which focuses on integrating a home’s design into its respective environment. The firm works closely with some of the area’s best artists and craftspeople; the result is authentic work personalized to each client.

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Showcased above is the firm’s very own Seattle office. Located in the Washington Shoe Building, the firm’s studio is an expression of its design practice and office culture. It features a hydro-powered skylight, a central atrium stair connecting three floors, and flexible common areas.

About MG2

MG2 is a talented and experienced team of architects, designers, and licensed professionals. The firm takes a multi-disciplinary approach to jobs throughout Seattle. The firm is highly respected for its dedication to sustainability. Clients can sleep easy, knowing that the firm’s work is environmentally friendly and highly efficient.

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The project we chose to highlight is the firm’s very own Seattle office, which serves as its headquarters. The firm’s team made use of a modern design coupled with an industrial backdrop. It also designed individual workstations and enclosed meeting areas.

About LMN Architects

Composed of over 150 talented and experienced design professionals, LMN Architects takes an excellent multi-disciplinary approach to its work. The firm has been in business since 1979, and the firm’s extensive portfolio presents an excellent range of cultural, education, transportation, mixed-use, and commercial projects. It has also worked on countless convention centers and light rails. In terms of design, it can take on any project regardless of size or scale. Depicted below is one of its best.

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This photo showcases the firm’s work for the Midtown21 office building. Located in Seattle, this project spans over 355,000 square feet and is LEED Core and Shell Gold Certified. The project includes 21 stories and features a façade composed of a pattern of digitally fabricated and precast concrete spandrels resembling a woven net.

About Weber Thompson

Weber Thompson offers its clients a complete and comprehensive range of architectural services. The firm has had the opportunity to work in some of the best commercial districts across Seattle and has committed itself to the highest standards. Its key services encompass architecture as well as interior design, urban space design, and landscaping.

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This photo depicts the firm’s very own offices at Watershed, which spans over 9,000 square feet. All of the products and materials used for this project were LBC Red List-free or Red List-compliant. The firm also adhered to water reduction requirements.

About ZGF Architects

With over seven decades of industry experience, ZGF Architects is a leader in the commercial architecture scene. It offers its clients a highly hands-on, holistic approach. The firm has had the opportunity to work across the Pacific Northwest and operates out of six offices across North America. The firm maintains vital affiliations with organizations like the American Institute of Architects (AIA), which has recognized it with countless accolades. The firm is also notable as a leader in sustainable design and has worked on multiple LEED-certified structures.

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Located in Seattle, this project was designed to provide Amazon with an optimal workplace environment. It spans over 400,000 square feet and features an open concept floorplan, a ground-floor galleria, green pathways and wall gardens, and excellent ventilation.

About SHED Architecture & Design

As its name suggests, SHED is a leading expert in the architecture and design industry. The firm can take on both ground-up and extensive remodeling projects and is also highly respected for its rehabilitation and preservation work. The firm’s team assists its clients from start to finish and provides them with 3D renders, which means few to no major revisions throughout the entire process.

Featured Projects

The project featured is a great example of the firm’s talent and expertise. This project spans over 8,375 square feet and was originally built back in 1910 as the St. George Hotel. It is now called home by Workhouse Creative. For this project, the firm’s team drew inspiration from the Seattle Jazz scene and prohibition-era style architecture. The project was featured on GRAY Magazine.

About CallisonRTKL

CallisonRTKL is a globally recognized firm that works in several offices out in California, Texas, Florida, and New York. It also has operations in Mexico, the United Kingdom, and China. The firm provides a comprehensive range of architectural services, including brand building, commercial interiors, landscaping, and master planning. Its portfolio includes an impressive gallery of various commercial headquarters, healthcare, hospitality, mixed-use, office, retail, cultural, academic, and government spaces.

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Located in Seattle, this project challenged the firm with its interior architecture and design. It features an open, collaborative workplace environment. Note the communal work area and wireless-enabled lounge zones, as well as the individual workstations.

About CLARK | BARNES

Established in 1993, CLARK | BARNES is a leading Seattle architecture practice that specializes in a wide variety of building types. It makes use of innovative site strategies and often integrates new construction with historic fabrics. The firm is composed of a talented team of professionals that includes licensed architects, interior designers, and leading historic preservationists. Depicted above is one of the firm’s best.

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The CLARK | BARNES team completed this non-structural tenant improvement for this existing office space. Completed back in 2016, the firm’s team was asked to split the space between two tenants. The firm worked on a new layout, interior finishes, and documentation.

About JPC Architects

JPC Architects has been extending its services throughout Washington since 1986 and is experienced in every aspect of the entire process. The firm has evolved into one of the largest design firms in the Pacific Northwest and has also gained a stellar reputation for its interior design work. The firm also has its very own technical staff and often infuses the best and leading sustainable design techniques into its work. Doing so assures clients of the high efficiency of its spaces.

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Located in the heart of Seattle, this project spans over 95,000 square feet. The project reflects the brand’s collaborative start-up culture. It features adaptable meeting spaces and open workstations. Some other great details include its use of raw, reclaimed, and industrial materials.

About Bassetti Architects

Bassetti Architects specializes in higher education, civic, historical, and commercial projects. The firm has worked on countless tenant improvements, in addition to several cultural hubs. In terms of design, its portfolio showcases an excellent gallery of modern and contemporary inspired spaces. The firm has had the opportunity to work in some of the best areas across Seattle. It is also no stranger to acclaim and has been recognized within the industry on multiple occasions. Most recently, the firm participated in the International 2021 Legendary Bird Home Competition and received eight Honorable Mentions. Its work is best embodied in the chosen project below.

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This project was designed for the BTA Grou. Located in the historic Pioneer Square, this former retail store was extensively renovated. It now features refurbished details, which include new signage and custom modern details accented with original historical brick.

About Olson Kundig

Now in its sixth decade of practice, Olson Kundig is a collaborative design practice led by 14 principal/owners whose work includes cultural and museum projects, exhibition design, commercial and mixed-use design (including wineries and sports facilities), private and multi-family residential, hospitality projects, places of worship, interior design, product design and landscape design. With deep roots in the Pacific Northwest, the firm and its team of over 250 work with clients around the world.

The firm’s works and designers have received the AIA National Architecture Firm Award, the Seattle Medal of Honor, the Smithsonian Cooper-Hewitt National Design Award, and the Academy Award in Architecture from the American Academy of Arts and Letters. Jim Olson and Tom Kundig were recognized by the Interior Design Hall of Fame in 2012. The business has been recognized as one of Fast Company’s Top Ten Most Innovative Companies in Architecture four times. Olson Kundig includes interior design and master planning / landscape design services, which allows the firm to carry big ideas down to the smallest details, giving coherence to the entire experience of the built environment.

About MG2

MG2, a global architecture and design firm, has been creating award-winning client experiences and communities for more than 50 years. The firm creates unique community environments, consumer experiences, and client programs by combining strategy and technical competence with brand strategy and program consulting. MG2 worked with some of the most recognizable companies, such as several Fortune 500 corporations and name-brand DTC retailers.

MG2 CEO Mitch Smith, AIA and President Russ Hazzard, AIA have expanded the firm to include six offices is Seattle, New York, Washington D.C., Minneapolis, Irvine, and Shanghai, China which totaled to about 450 employees. MG2 has been featured in The New York Times, Development Magazine, Retail Brew, WWD, Hotel Management, The Wall Street Journal, and Restaurant Development + Design. It was also awarded the Fast Company Innovation Design Award for their work in retail design.

For more information, you can visit their website here.

About LMN Architects

George Loschky, Judsen Marquardt, and John Nesholm created LMN Architects in 1979 to shape and enhance civic and urban identity. The firm has a significant national presence and aspires to foster design that promotes community health and vitality on all levels. It employs a diverse team with high-level skills in architecture, interior design, urban design, and design research. Many of its designers are LEED-certified and AIA members and fellows as well.

Numerous accolades have been bestowed upon the firm. LMN received the AIA Institute Honor Award for Regional and Urban Design, the American Architecture Awards for Airports and Transportation Centers, and it was the 2017 Architizer’s Popular Choice Winner for Architecture + Glass.

About ZGF Architects

ZGF Architects has a diverse portfolio that includes new construction, restorations, and additions on a national and international scale. It emphasizes its capacity to grasp each client’s vision genuinely and effectively adapt to a place’s environmental, cultural, and physical realities. ZGF has played a significant role in planning and policy-making to establish the groundwork for significant worldwide public and private investments in communities.

AIA Fellow and LEED-certified architect Joe Collins—who has worked on innovative projects for numerous colleges—and AIA member Toby Hasselgren—who has established an excellent portfolio of LEED Silver, LEED Gold, and LEED Platinum buildings—are among ZGF’s many partners and principals.

The Stanford Central Energy Facility received an AIA Honor Award, and the firm’s work has been highlighted in Healthcare Design Magazine and Architect Magazine. Fast Company has honored the firm for designs that link people to nature, and it maintains offices in Seattle, Portland, New York, Vancouver, Los Angeles, and Washington.

About CallisonRTKL

CallisonRTKL is an international architecture, planning, and design firm. It has developed some of the world’s most distinctive and successful environments for developers, merchants, investors, institutions, and public bodies during the last 70 years. Its work has distinguished the firm as the world’s number one retail design firm and a top-five architecture practice across numerous disciplines and sectors.

CallisonRTKL continues to broaden its range of impact and the depth and breadth of its resources under the Arcadis umbrella. With a global team of approximately 1,700 specialists led by principal Cindi Kato, the company is dedicated to promoting its clients’ businesses and improving their quality of life.

About CLARK | BARNES

CLARK | BARNES produces timeless structures in urban settings. It was founded in 1993 by W. Scott Clark and Brenda Barnes. They brought their calm confidence and diverse experience in various building forms and inventive site methods to the industry.
The firm is passionate about creating community-centric and mindful locations that connect the past and future. CLARK | BARNES believes that making long-term connections with clients results in the greatest design solutions.

With years in the business and an unparalleled commitment to excellence, the firm has received several awards and features from different organizations. It was a recipient of the 2017 Redevelopment of the Year for Publix by the NAIOP and the 2017 Best Rehabilitation Award for Publix by Historic Seattle. Some of CLARK | BARNES’ projects have also appeared on the pages of the Seattle Times and The Urbanist.

About SHED Architecture & Design

SHED Architecture & Design, founded in 1998, views architecture as a practical art form. Because of its assertiveness of goal and economy of means, it produces unconventional and forward-thinking design solutions. SHED handles residential and commercial projects that include selective remodels, additions, high-performance dwellings, and adaptive re-use for historic structures. It strives for honesty, creativity, and sustainability in its work.

The company is led by Thomas Schaer, who, aside from leading the firm, remains involved at the University of Washington College of the Built Environment as an outside critic and studio instructor. Thomas works alongside co-founder Prentis Hale who also undertakes numerous independent architectural research projects. SHED Architecture & Design has been featured in Curbed Seattle, American Luxury, The Architect’s Newspaper, and Dezeen.

About Weber Thompson

Weber Thompson is a design firm specializing in architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, and planning. The firm achieves success by assisting its customers in achieving success. Enabling others to find success and value in their projects as the goal. Each of its clients is unique, and each project requires new ideas. Under Amanda Keating’s guidance, the firm works hard to devise solutions for every design difficulty, focusing on time and cost, efficiency, and aesthetics.

Weber Thompson has a staff of over 70, with more than 40 LEED-accredited professionals. Some of its projects can also be seen in the pages of The Registry, The Puget Sound Business Journal, Northwest Asian Weekly, Seattle Business, and Dwell.

About Graphite Design Group

Graphite Design Group is a group of architects who believe that well-designed architecture can positively impact owners, investors, builders, renters, and neighbors. That perspective impacts how the firm is structured, focusing on enriching, collaborative, and drama-free interactions with clients and coworkers, as well as a dedication to personal and business accountability. The firm’s connections with other companies have provided the team with invaluable experience across various projects and geographies.

Graphite has spent the years since its inception refining what it values in people and how to serve its clients best. It accomplishes this under the direction of founding partners Martin L. Hill and Peter Krech. Mr. Hill graduated from Washington State University with a degree in architecture. His career spans multiple continents, thousands of projects, and long-running relationships with giants such as Nike, Apple, Microsoft, and Amazon Retail. Over the past two decades, Mr. Krech has used an approach to lead projects that transform neighborhoods and span continents, from Seattle’s South Lake Union to Shanghai’s Nanjing Road.The firm’s clients include Amazon, Google, and Facebook.

About Cushing Terrell

Architects Ralph Cushing and Everett Terrell launched Cushing Terrell in 1938. Ralph and Everett believed combining architecture, engineering, and design would lead to deeper relationships and increased creativity. That belief founded the design practice and continues to define it now.

The firm undertakes around 1,200 projects each year, costing $800 million in construction. Schools, hospitals, clinics, housing, recreational, commercial, retail, and industrial complexes are among the projects it does. The firm’s services also include architecture, mechanical, electrical, structural, civil, environmental engineering, planning, landscape architecture, and interior design.

Cushing Terrell’s holistic strategy as well as its group of 425 professionals across 30 disciplines and seven markets enable the firm to give clients exceptional partnerships, service, and value from 13 offices operating in seven states.

About SKB Architects

SkB Architects designs purposeful, sensory-rich settings for individuals, corporations, shops, developers, and culturally diverse communities. The firm, based in Seattle but with projects around the United States, allows ideas from various project types to cross-pollinate and affect one another, eventually leading to more extensive and educated design solutions. The company operates under the belief that smart, perceptive, and creative design has the potential to improve people’s lives.

SkB Architects is led by managing partner Shannon Gaffney and co-founder Kyle Gaffney. It also holds affiliations under the American Institute of Architects, the National Association for Industrial and Office Parks, and the International Interior Design Association.

About Stuart Silk Architects

Stuart Silk Architects is a firm known for designing customized site-specific houses and commercial buildings that survive the passage of time. It believes in the power of design to touch lives, enhance the built environment, and serve customers throughout the Puget Sound region as well as the rest of the country. For over 40 years, the firm has adhered to the fundamental ideals of usefulness, proportion, and craft. Its passion, mission, and privilege is to collaborate with its clients.

Stuart Silk Architects enjoys the multi-layered process of matching functionality with design and including sustainability as an intrinsic aspect of the solution. Under the direction of Partners Stuart Silk, Amanda Cavassa, and David Marchetti, the company partners with contractors and consultants who share its values and commitment to excellence, crafting thoughtfully conceived and rigorously executed buildings.

About Rolluda Architects, Inc.

Alex Rolluda founded Rolluda Architects, Inc. (RAI) in 2002 to provide architecture, interior design, and planning services to private and public-sector clients. RAI is a design firm specializing in educational, social, transit, municipal, government, retail, commercial, industrial, aviation, multi-family and residential, and mixed-use projects.

Rolluda Architects has more than 46 devoted staff members and is situated in the core of Seattle’s historic Pioneer Square. It is dedicated to providing clients with the greatest level of service and strives to surpass their expectations at all times.

Rolluda Architects is a registered Small Business Enterprise (SBE), a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE), and a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) by the Washington State Office of Minority and Women’s Business Enterprises (OMWBE).

About Upward Architecture

UPWARD Architecture & Interiors, established by architect Mark Ward, is a small, Seattle-based collective of creative problem solvers who offer equal parts design, commercial savvy, and technical skills. It is well-known for its work on projects involving hotels, distilleries, wineries, manufacturing, adaptive reuse, and custom homes.

Upward Architecture is a member of the American Institute of Architects Seattle and operates under the leadership of architect and founder Mark Ward. Mark took his bachelor’s degree in interior architecture from Kansas State University and his master’s from the University of Washington as a thesis prize recipient. He has 16 years of diverse architectural and interior experience in Seattle, Portland, and San Francisco.

About Ectypos Architecture

Ectypos Architecture creates modern residential and adaptive live-work environments that improve the lives of its clients. To achieve that goal, collaboration is required, so the firm begins the process by carefully listening to a client’s objectives. This is true whether the project is a new custom house design or a major home remodel. Ectypos’ design philosophy results in smaller homes that live large and larger homes that never intimidate.

Founded in 2001 and currently under the oversight of Lucia Pirzio-Biroli and Michele Marquardi, Ectypos listens to its national and international clients’ creative visions as closely today as it did the day the studio opened. The company is also dedicated to accomplishing more with less. An energy-efficient enclosure is a primary goal in all circumstances. Ectypos strives to have as little impact on a site’s native landscape as feasible. It is also skilled at making complex construction sites work in its client’s favor.

About Graham Baba Architects

Graham Baba Architects is defined by its passion for providing spaces that pay tribute to the environment they’re built in. Wood, glass, and other elements are used and intertwined in a way that honors the history and culture behind each project and location. The firm’s imprint has been established in multiple commercial, residential, and arts buildings throughout the state. The firm has also been certified by AIA and has LEED AP accredited members.

Leading the firm are Jim Graham and Brett Baba. Individually, they have great work histories with decades of experience in architecture for other architectural firms and on their own. Together, they have a great leadership dynamic that perfectly complements their architectural prowess. They lead the firm in its operations with great success.

Featured Projects

The featured project is Daniel’s Broiler, a lavish restaurant within a lavish hotel. This establishment is situated on the second floor of the upscale Hyatt Regency Seattle. It has a sophisticated theme with rich, natural colors throughout its fixture and decor. This theme reflects the restaurant’s steakhouse style with its deep, classic design. It has multiple dining and bar areas that seat around 400 customers.

About Floisand Studio Architects

In 1999, married couple Richard Floisand, AIA, LEED AP, and Allison Hogue established Floisand Studio Architects to carry out their dream of reaching people’s lives through creative and dynamic spaces. As amazing, partnered architects, they share a comprehensive approach to handling projects and ensuring that they capture the essence of living. Their firm is now a highly sought-after architect with recognition from several publications, such as Seattle Met, Dwell, and Capitol Hill Seattle.

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Featured is Pagliacci Pizza Pike Street, a thriving pizza place that serves as the franchise’s flagship restaurant. The project includes a renovation service from two development sites into a joint establishment that includes a kitchen and office. Floisand Studio Architects elevated the property by reinforcing the brick-and-timber frame of the two buildings with steel and concrete elements for durability and adding iconic designs for the new theme befitting of a pizza place. Other details, such as custom light fixtures and murals were introduced to represent Pagliacci’s long history.

About Olson Kundig

With over 55 years of official service in the industry and the city, Olson Kundig has had decades of opportunities to showcase its talent and dedication to fine architecture. During that period, the firm developed its skills as an architect, and with it, a principle of adorning landscapes with buildings that resonate with their culture. The firm—with its team of over 250 led by 14 principals/owners—works efficiently to give clients a wonderful space and an even better experience.

During its decades in the industry, Olson Kundig leaders have earned several accreditations, including AIA, RIBA, FAIA, and LEED certifications. The firm has also been recognized as one of the Top Ten Most Innovative Companies in Architecture by Fast Company and has appeared on Architectural Digest’s AD100 list more than a dozen times. The firm’s work has also been featured in The New York Times, ARCHITECT, Architectural Record, Dwell, and The Plan, among others. These outlets have recognized the firm for both its innovative capability, experimentation and creativity.

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Elm Coffee Roasters is a retail space for coffee products that doubles as a café. It is located within the lobby of 9th & Thomas, a mixed-use tower in South Lake Union, one of Seattle’s most vibrant districts. Designed to emphasize the unpretentious service and handcrafted coffee for which Elm is known, the warm and bright café spills out into the building’s main lobby. A high degree of transparency to the street invites the public to enter and helps establish the lobby as a community hub.

About Heliotrope

Heliotrope is a highly dependable architect that has left its mark in Seattle thanks to its celebrated projects. You can see these projects in the firm’s portfolio; they are characterized by their unique designs that owe a lot to individuality. Heliotrope understands that each accomplished space is dedicated to its client and should therefore be distinctive and personalized. The firm has been taking this individualized approach for over 23 years and it continues to excel in its performance.

Heading the firm are partners Michael Mora and Joseph Herrin, both AIA-accredited professionals. They both have degrees in architecture and have worked in various design firms before leading their own. Their experience in the field continues to get honed as more years pass; their proficiency in handling and designing projects only gets better for their clients. Under their guidance, the firm has earned a number of awards, including an Honor Award, a People’s Choice Award, and Outstanding Restaurant Design.

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Rupee Bar is an award-winning project in a small Seattle neighborhood. The overall theme of the space is Sri Lankan: its dominant, rich green color is accentuated by the dark wood hues. The wood is Oregon Walnut, which adds depth, flavor, and lasting quality. The South Asian design blends beautifully with the food and drinks sold within the restaurant. The project earned the Outstanding Restaurant Design and was recognized at the 2021 AIALA Restaurant Design Awards.

About Best Practice

What distinguishes Best Practice from other architects is its small, yet dedicated size. The firm feels that as an architect, it should focus on quality over quantity: as a small firm, its goal is to treat each project with utmost care and to ensure that the best possible version of each space is developed. Despite its relatively small size compared to other major firms, its design approach isn’t limited to a single style; in fact, it heavily stresses the importance of diversity in handling projects. It fosters flexibility and work-around strategies so that its team can adapt to any client and their desired project. It maintains AIA and LEED AP accreditations, and its work has been featured in Dezeen and Sunset Magazine.

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Wunderground Coffee is a restaurant and café that reflects Seattle’s flourishing coffee industry. This flagship establishment features just the right details for an enjoyable coffee shop—airiness, warm atmosphere, and natural elements that provide a cozy setting for customers. The open layout promotes socialization among the customers, and that social atmosphere is further supported by the use of transparent entryways.

About SHED Architecture & Design

SHED Architecture & Design shines in the industry by producing creative yet highly practical designs for each space. Whatever issues clients have, the firm can provide well-rounded and extensive design solutions to solve or mitigate them. It’s also worth noting that the firm employs original and sustainable practices to leave lasting impacts on not just the users but the environment. With so many accomplished projects, it’s no surprise that SHED Architecture & Design has some spaces that have been accredited with Passive House status. It has also been featured by The Architect’s Newspaper and Dezeen.

Featured Projects

Featured is Hecho, a Mexican-themed restaurant that shows how a space can look beautiful even without prominent modern touches. Ceramic materials and intricate patterns on the tiles, woodcraft, and metalwork create a distinct Mexican atmosphere. Other details, such as the art on the surfaces and candlelit lights, add even more effect to the space’s style.

About Board & Vellum

Jeff Pelletier founded Board & Vellum in 2011 to collaborate with clients and assist them with a project them is ultimately theirs. Board & Vellum’s principle lies in helping clients realize the potential of their imagination and desire for whatever space they need. The firm then develops and designs that space. Throughout each step of the design process, the firm’s team centers itself on honesty and transparency. It updates the clients regularly to make sure that all parties agree before going in a certain direction.

The man behind the firm’s success is Jeff Pelletier, AIA, CPHC. Jeff has an amazing reputation in the industry. He has been recognized by numerous associations for his performance and has earned accolades such as the “40 Under 40” award and a title as one of the Top 200 Influencers in the Construction Industry. His charm and competency are some of his best foundations in managing Board & Vellum.

Featured Projects

Provided is The Cottage: Coffee, Bistro & Bar, an innovative three-in-one establishment. The firm specifically designed this space to be flexible to customers’ needs—it can serve as a restaurant in the evening for those planning on eating, a coffee shop in the mornings for early birds, or a late-night bar for festivities. The design is country cottage rustic. The firm also added some modern elements to provide some balance against the traditional style.

About SkB Architects

SkB Architects is driven by its principle of providing transformative spaces that enhance the lives of its users. It aims to develop practical, meaningful, and comprehensive projects that each client can be satisfied with. Its knowledge base and wide scope of services are informed by the diverse projects it has executed throughout the world. The firm’s staff thinks outside the box with each project but maintains attentiveness to even the tiniest details.

Featured Projects

Bar Taglio is one fine example out of the many in the firm’s portfolio. At first glance, the rich atmosphere paired with the classic and sophisticated design provides an atmosphere of luxury for the customers. The Roman theme highlights fine dining and exquisite experiences for the bar’s services or the pizzeria. Dominant wood elements, like oak and walnut, mosaic tiles, and blackened steel provide great contrast for depth in design.

About Jackson | Main Architecture

Jackson | Main Architecture consistently produces excellent outputs by continuously pushing its limits as an architect. It believes that by avoiding design constraints, it can continue to develop its skills and expand its expertise in various markets and styles. Its direct approach revolves around responsiveness as it understands the importance of each client’s schedule. The firm also believes in immediate action in project developments. The firm has multiple certifications from AIA, LEED AP, and the Modular Building Institute.

Featured Projects

Bakery Nouveau is an award-winning project. The firm provided two tenant improvement services to transform the pre-existing structure into a charming bakery. It added new and upgraded façades for a new exterior look and redesigned the interior details for a fresh appeal. The bakery’s brand and the new design share a common characteristic— high-quality.

About b9 architects

b9 architects has a distinctive signature in its design process. Its accomplished projects all fit with the themes and context of their locations, and complement nearby structures, from significant historical buildings to small-scale, bijou spaces. The firm provides service that exceeds the standard in architectural practices ensuring that every project is beautiful and efficient. The firm is also an avid supporter of sustainable practices and ecologically driven organizations, employing green techniques in their projects, and donating to environmental charities. It is a member of AIA Seattle.

Featured Projects

The interior for Pioneer Square D&E, (designed for the former tenant, Radici) is a prime example of a perfectly tailored restaurant. This Italian-influenced establishment features all the correct details, from the brown-and-white contrasts and muted blue hues, to the materials and the decor. The restaurant features elements that fit the firm’s design excellence, showing that older spaces can be revitalized with the right approach. Working within the historical building, the firm transformed the interior into a space that combined traditional elements with a contemporary theme.

About Sundberg Kennedy Ly-Au Young Architects

Sundberg Kennedy Ly-Au Young Architects offers an integrated design method that is a collaborative, iterative process that allows it to deliver projects that reflect the client’s unique vision. The firm is committed to fully understanding its client’s ideas and opinions to ensure smooth communication throughout the design process. It has an in-house pro bono program whose goal is to help underserved communities by giving them architectural design services that will have a positive and lasting effect on social, environmental, and economic lives. The firm has built long-lasting relationships with local community leaders, builders, and sustainability experts to make practical, durable, and stunning structures.

Featured Projects

The Haller House project makes room for families to live together peacefully. This four-person family can enjoy their home more now that it has a second story. The addition gives the house a new master suite with a deck and a media room. It also gives each of the kids their own bedroom. It also adds space to a double-height dining room with big windows facing south that look out onto the backyard.

About Coates Design Architects

Coates Design Architects is a group of highly-skilled designers and architects who provide exceptional services for its clients in Bainbridge Island, Washington, and nearby areas. Over the years, the firm has established a remarkable portfolio of commercial, public, residential, and healthcare projects all over the country. Architecture, programming and planning, interior design, feasibility studies, and green design are all part of its comprehensive services. With its dedication to client satisfaction, the firm consistently strives for continuous learning and improvement by finding new ways to design and build things inspired by its clients, the site, and the environment. Its customized and hands-on approach for each client to develop design solutions has resulted in a long list of satisfied clients.

Featured Projects

This Sand Point Residence renovation was more than just a simple makeover. The old house did not have a natural place for family members to get together, and the client found it uncomfortable and crowded. The clients were willing to make significant changes, so the design team took advantage of this by removing walls and raising ceilings to make an open floor plan. The 13-foot ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows make the room feel bigger and brighter and give the family a new place to gather in the home. Throughout the design process, Asian influences made people feel calm and peaceful. The result is a home where the whole family can feel at ease.

About Vandervort Architects

Vandervort Architects approaches each project by finding reasonable design solutions that work with the land, meet the needs of its clients, and show respect for the communities and the environment. Since its inception in 1994, Vandervort Architecture and its core members have been focused on making custom homes. Whether it is a custom home, a small addition, or a condominium, the firm’s goal is to make visually pleasing and valuable architecture. Each design is tailored to fit each specific client and site, so each of its designs is different. The firm offers green resources, as well as LEED-certified professionals who help clients, contractors, and design teams focus on sustainability.

Featured Projects

This Magnolia Remodel turned a typical daylight basement house from the 1950s into a home for a couple with a dramatic view, an accessory dwelling unit, and an art studio. The 3,800-square-foot house is in Seattle’s Magnolia neighborhood and has a 270-degree view of the city, the mountains, and the bay. One of the residents uses a wheelchair, which made accessibility the most critical issue and made it necessary to add an elevator.

About Grouparchitect

Grouparchitect creates clear and unique designs for all sizes of residential, multifamily, mixed-use, and commercial projects. Often, ensuring great work and successful results requires a constant back-and-forth. As a result, the firm has developed a flexible, collaborative team approach that leads to buildings of all kinds that are well designed and work well. Over the years, the firm has gained massive recognition and extensive experience building everything from vacation cabins to urban homes to six-story mixed-use buildings to high-rise towers in the Pacific Northwest.

Featured Projects

The Ballard Remodel in Seattle, WA, is a project that stands out for the firm. The split-level design of this home was kept. Still, the central staircase was rebuilt and made more visible to lead to a new upper floor and rooftop deck with views of downtown Seattle and Mt. Rainier. Every chance to show off the structure was taken on the inside, from exposing the existing wood decking and floor beams to leaving the wood stairs and steel railings open. The large cantilevered shed roof shades the interior from the sun and keeps the siding materials below from getting damaged.