About Sockeye Homes

Sockeye Homes is a multi-award-winning custom home builder and remodeler. The firm holds the record for the most state-wide Excellence in Remodeling Awards received in a year–it received nine awards in 2012. In 2020, the firm was awarded the prestigious Chrysalis Decade of Excellence award – a national award that attests to the firm’s time-tested excellence in construction and design. The firm’s founder and president, Tod Sakai, is a Washington State Certified Builder and holds Certified Graduate Builder and Certified Graduate Remodeler designations from the NAHB. His mastery in construction, design, and project management leads the firm in delivering superior projects that exceed client expectations. Established in 2007, the firm has completed hundreds of custom homes, remodels, and additions in King County and adjacent areas. Its excellence in its craft is marked by a unique eye for combining elements and styles to match homeowners’ unique tastes and lifestyles while fitting into the specific context of the home. For home addition projects, this involves merging new parts with the existing structure to create a seamless flow between the old and the new.

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In the home addition project featured above, Sockeye reframed the roof structure and worked within the existing square footage of the home to create a great room concept, complete with high ceilings and modern interior and exterior designs. The new space offers a much more open and airy ambiance that maximizes natural lighting while offering a great view of the outdoors. The firm’s design creates an urban feel that complements the nature-filled wooded neighborhood of Bridle Trails.

About CRD Design Build

CRD Design Build is a design-build firm that offers kitchen, bathroom, basement, and whole-home remodels and additions. Founded in 1980, the firm was one of the first in the city to utilize the design-build approach by working in concert with architects and designers throughout the entire project process. This led to better coordination between the project plan and actual construction and ensured that schedules and budgets were followed with more accuracy. Grounded on the ideals of creativity, integrity, and care, the firm helps clients improve their homes in both function and beauty while staying within time and financial limits. CRD strives to upgrade homes at least cost and with maximum efficiency so that clients can stay in the homes and neighborhoods they love. Founded in 1980, CRD Design Build has helped Seattle homeowners transform their homes to fit their needs and lifestyles. The firm helps clients visualize their new home through 3D visualization, offers fixed pricing, delivers on time and within budget, and provides a 24-month warranty. Through these guarantees, CRD delivers beautiful, functional, and durable homes that clients can enjoy for a long time.

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In the home addition project featured above, the homeowners wanted to remodel their 1930s home to add more space and upgrade several home functions. As the home was surrounded by redwoods, the best course of action was to expand upwards. CRD designed and built the home’s second story, which features three bedrooms and a bathroom. The firm also repainted the entire home and added heating to all the floors. CRD’s work improved the home’s functionality and space usage while retaining the traditional Cape Cod charm of the old home. The addition was completed seamlessly—the home looks as if it had always had two stories.

About Built Square

Built Square is a premier award-winning remodeling and construction company that offers home additions and remodels of bathrooms, kitchens, basements, and entire homes to homeowners in the Seattle metropolitan area. Established in 2008, the firm aims to deliver carefully crafted beautiful homes that meet clients’ needs and goals while protecting the existing natural and architectural environment. The firm achieves these goals through regular communication, thorough planning, and careful choices in design elements and styles. The firm’s team members are experts in their craft and take all necessary steps to ensure clients that their newly constructed or remodeled home is safe, environment-friendly, long-lasting, and beautiful. Over the past 13 years, Built Square has received numerous awards, and it has been recognized in several publications for its excellent work and outstanding customer service. The testimonials of its clients also attest to the firm’s commitment to client satisfaction through its honest and exemplary work.

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In the Seattle home project pictured above, Built Square added a third-level master suite to the home for increased privacy for the homeowners and to add space on the main floor for entertaining. In order to retain the modern home style and ease movement inside the home, the firm switched the direction of the staircase through all levels. The firm also upgraded all existing electrical, plumbing, and heating systems to enhance the home’s safety, durability, and efficiency. The remodel improved the home’s space usage, functionality, and safety and offered better views of Lake Washington and Mount Rainier. Built Square’s work created a balance between modern style and nature via its excellent craftsmanship.

About Irons Brothers Construction

Irons Brothers Construction is a family-owned multi-award-winning construction firm that serves homeowners in the North Seattle area. It offers whole-home construction, home additions, kitchen and bathroom remodels, custom carpentry, and fine tile work. Grounded on the mission of delivering creative and custom designs through an exceptional building experience, the firm provides clients quality craftsmanship and superior customer service. Its efficient and systematic design-build process allows the firm to transform each client’s vision into reality using local, sustainable materials and efficient methods. Its dedication to its craft extends from delivering beautiful and efficient homes to protecting the natural environment and maintaining the beauty of the region’s architectural landscape. As a local builder with decades of experience and involvement in the homebuilding industry in the region, Irons Brothers has formed a trusted network of suppliers and subcontractors. That network allows the firm to offer a wide range of material and design selections to its clients.

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TIn the home addition project featured above, Irons Brothers added three stories and an elevator to an old single-story home. The existing home for this project was outdated and lacked adequate space for the family and the occasional guest. The homeowners opted to expand vertically to add more space without tearing down the existing flora surrounding the home. Irons Brothers improved and modernized the home using contemporary materials that improved natural lighting and interior heating while creating a sleek modern look on the outside. Adding an elevator eased access between the floors and will help the homeowners age in place. The firm improved the home’s aesthetics, functionality, and efficiency while enhancing the excellent view from the back.

Prestige Residential Construction

Prestige Residential Construction is a local construction firm that specializes in custom home construction, room and home remodels, and home additions. Founded in 1981, the firm has worked with homeowners, designers, and architects in building and transforming homes. The results are consistently beautiful, functional, and durable. The firm’s portfolio includes both modest and large-scale remodels, historic renovations, and new builds for clients across the greater Seattle area. The key to its excellent work and success is its precision craftsmanship philosophy, which guides the entire process from planning and budgeting to construction and project management. Each of the firm’s team members brings in unique expertise and plenty of experience. That combined experience and skill allows the firm to create exquisite designs, efficient plans, and systematic construction. The firm is true to its name in delivering the highest quality project regardless of project scope, size, or budget. In its decades of service to Seattle residents, Prestige has worked on different home sizes and styles – from traditional and cottage style homes to contemporary and mid-century modern designs. Its extensive knowledge in architecture and design allows the firm to work in any size lot while working on a wide range of architectural styles. It’s all about creating the best possible home to match both the surroundings and the needs of the client.

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In the home addition project pictured above, the homeowners wanted major additions to their home that matched the expansive size of the lot. Since the project required the construction and modification of several structures, the homeowners and team members opted to conduct the project in phases. The first phase involved a 1,500-square-foot two-story addition to the main home; the second phase involved a new 1,000-square-foot covered porch and porte-cochere; the third phase involved transforming the basement into a multi-purpose media room and wine cellar. The firm also improved the exterior and greenery to match the new additions. The resulting home presents a quaint, classic exterior and a high-tech luxurious interior.

About Pathway Design & Construction

Pathway Design and Construction is a Seattle-based full-service home remodeling company that specializes in universal design and healthy, green building. The firm’s emphasis on universal design ensures clients that their homes will be versatile, functional, and comfortable; its focus on green building principles ensures safety and sustainability. Clients can be assured that their homes promote wellness practices in their everyday lives and that the air and water inside their homes are at optimal levels for good health. This dedication to ensuring the safety, security, and wellness of clients is at the core of Pathway’s work in construction and design. The firm balances all these measures and works within the client’s budget and schedule to build a home that addresses client needs, sustainability, safety, and structural durability. That commitment to expert craftsmanship and client wellbeing has earned the firm several local, regional, and national awards. Since its founding in 2008, the firm has completed numerous bathroom and kitchen remodels, condo renovations, whole house constructions, and home additions. Regardless of size and scope, the firm aims to optimize its design and construction to offer clients the most healthy and energy-efficient home they can afford.

About Ventana Construction

Ventana Construction is a construction firm that specializes in custom homes, home remodels, and home additions. Following their mantra—imagine, build—the firm coordinates closely with clients and their architects to create an image of their perfect home and carefully plans the entire project before starting the actual build. The firm assists clients in the planning stage by giving experience-based knowledge on potential costs, material availability, and logistical needs. During construction, the firm regularly communicates the project’s progress to clients, keeping them updated and providing complete transparency. The firm is owned by husband-and-wife tandem Clarence and Anne Higuera—a master carpenter with over 40 years of experience and a certified remodel and ageing-in-place specialist. They guarantee excellent craftsmanship and professionalism, matched with compassion for homeowners’ love and care for their homes.

About Dyna Builders

Dyna Builders is a residential and commercial construction firm specializing in design, rebuilding, and homebuilding. Established in 1999, the firm works on modest to large scope projects for clients throughout the greater Seattle area. Core to the firm’s success in each project is its focused attention to detail and expertise in metallurgy. Its custom fabrication shop, Dyna Metal, allows the firm to design and fabricate customized pieces such as railings and fireplace surrounds that are tailored for specific spaces. This capability allows the firm to utilize other materials with more flexibility and subsequently offer clients more unique designs and one-of-a-kind pieces that match their needs, styles, and personalities.

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As a Certified Passive House Builder and a Seattle Area Built Green Member, Dyna promotes environmental protection, energy efficiency, and connection with nature. In the Phinney residential addition project pictured above, the firm utilized eco-friendly materials and improved the home’s energy efficiency. The third-story addition added a master suite to the modern home. The firm installed floor-to-ceiling windows and sliding doors to maximize the view of the Seattle skyline to create a seamless transition between the interior and exterior space. The choice of materials and placement of specific features resulted in the perfect build—everything was as it was imagined by the homeowners.

Mighty House Construction

Mighty House Construction is a full-service general contracting firm that serves clients in the greater Seattle and East Side areas. Founded on the mission of providing innovative and sustainable building solutions at an outstanding value, the firm builds and remodels homes that are environment-friendly, functional, and beautiful—all while staying within budget. Co-founder Doug Elfline has a degree in interior design and over 20 years of experience in the construction industry. His knowledge and experience guide the firm in selecting the best subcontractors to work with on specific project types and scopes. He also helps clients select materials and designs that match their needs but are lower in cost. Co-founder Laura Elfline is a native Seattleite who has 15 years of experience in business and project management. She ensures clients that projects run smoothly and efficiently so that homes are turned over as designed on time and within budget. Together, this dynamic team has driven the firm to produce projects that are as beautiful as they are efficient.

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In the Deep Green Westwood Addition project pictured above, the firm successfully constructed a second-story master suite and bath to a war-box home. As a means to increase comfort and movement for a growing family, the homeowners wanted to add more space to their decades-old home and to improve its aesthetics and durability at the same time. The firm built the second-story suite that let in ample natural lighting without disrupting sleep and used infrared radiant ceiling panels for an efficient heat source that went well with a soothing and relaxed bedroom feel. Mighty House used locally-sourced wood and recycled glass tiles in the remodeled kitchen and dining space for a fresh, inviting look. The firm also refurbished several of the existing exterior segments of the home and reused parts of the old front porch as the back to minimize resource and budget consumption. Mighty House’s excellent and creative craftsmanship resulted in a beautiful and modest classic home that is sustainable, efficient, and cost-effective. It will be enjoyed by the family for decades to come.

About Gaspar’s Construction

Gaspar’s Construction is a family-owned award-winning design-build firm that has been serving Seattle homeowners for over four decades. Founded on the mission of making a difference in people’s lives, the firm works closely with clients and other professionals to deliver custom homes, home remodels, and home additions. Its team of experts and a trusted network of subcontractors collaborate on projects to build the best home. They consider the best home to be one that fits clients’ needs, preferences, and lot size while staying within budget and schedule. Its partner suppliers and vendors allow the firm to offer clients a wide range of design, material, and color choices that fit the overall style and feel of their homes. Together with its partners, Gaspar’s multi-talented staff handles all sorts of home construction projects that guarantee excellent craftsmanship and client satisfaction.

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In the Queen Anne kitchen addition featured above, Gaspar’s Construction transformed the home’s compartmentalized main floor with remodels and additions. The home’s main floor was originally divided into small disconnected spaces with a brick fireplace separating the areas. To facilitate better airflow and to ease movement between the areas, the firm took down the dividers and added four new beams to support the space addition. The resulting main floor shows a more open floor space and a seamless transition between the living room, kitchen, dining room, and deck. The home addition features a gas fireplace, a waterfall butcher block countertop for the built-in beer taps, and new countertops and appliances to match the contemporary look of the revamped living space. The project received the 2021 Excellence in Remodelling Addition over $250,001 award from the Building Industry Association of Washington (BIAW).

About Hammer and Hand<

Hammer and Hand is a general contracting firm that serves clients in Seattle and Portland on both residential and commercial projects. Founded in 1995, the firm has completed dozens of new homes, commercial construction projects, remodels, and home additions. The firm’s team of expert carpenters and project supervisors use and optimize contemporary building science, precision craftsmanship, and modern project management tools to deliver projects that address clients’ needs. Those projects fuse well with the existing natural and architectural environment and fit clients’ budgets and timelines. Appreciating the need to protect the environment, the firm uses Passive House construction methods and designs to maximize a home’s energy efficiency, reduce its overall carbon footprint, and promote healthy living for homeowners and their families.

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In the West Hills addition project pictured above, Hammer and Hand collaborated closely with clients and the architect to build a two-story luxury addition and a remodel of a 1920s Tudor-style home. The home, which already had three levels and a nice large backyard, needed additional space for the growing family. Despite the challenge of building on a hillside slope where there is little room for machinery, Hammer and Hand completed the addition and remodel seamlessly. The new addition included a magnificent new family room, an art studio, an extra bathroom, and a wine cellar. Using contemporary techniques and passive house methods, the firm deployed traditional materials and styles to retain the Tudor-style look of the old home. The firm’s excellent work resulted in a smooth transition between the spaces that retained the old charm of the home while adding the much-needed space for the family.

About Proform Builds

Proform Builds is a Seattle-based construction firm that offers new construction, remodels, home office build-outs, and home additions. The firm works in a wide range of home sizes and styles —from modest to grand and from cabin and ranch style homes to classic Queen Anne and more recent mid-century modern style homes. Core to the firm’s success is its passion for creating custom high-end homes that are as beautiful and luxurious as they are functional and comfortable. Since its founding in 2007, the firm has kept up-to-date with the latest construction techniques and innovative materials to better serve clients’ specific needs and requirements. Proform Builds creates a solid relationship with clients and banks on teamwork and a shared vision in working through the entire project process.

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In the renovation and addition project pictured above, Proform successfully expanded an old home in a tight urban lot. The original home had a single story in a traditional Craftsman architectural style. To add more space for the growing family, Proform planned and built a three-story addition and renovated the main floor to fuse well with the addition. The firm reinforced the foundation and carefully chose materials and techniques to ensure the structure’s stability and the family’s safety. In keeping with the Craftsman style of the old home, the firm used hardwood on the floors and cabinetry while opting for classic steel on the appliances and accents. The combination of whites, blues, and grays in the interior create the traditional American family home feel that perfectly fits the growing family. Through careful planning and the use of new technologies, the firm completed the renovation and addition despite difficulties in the structure’s location and age.

About JAS Design Build

J.A.S. Design Build is a full-service firm that offers a wide range of design and construction services for homeowners in the greater Seattle area. Those services include new home construction, whole-house remodels, additions, accessory dwelling units, kitchens, bathrooms, basement remodels, cabinetry, interior furnishing, and handyman services. The firm’s in-house team of diverse experts and professionals allows J.A.S. to offer clients such detailed services with great efficiency and focused attention. Its collective passion for architecture and people drive the firm to deliver durable and creative homes that are as unique as their homeowners. Using a clear and practical approach to each project—regardless of scope and size—guides the firm in creating solutions that match clients’ needs and requirements as well as their resources and schedules. In designing and creating home additions, J.A.S. takes the time to carefully understand each homeowner’s preferences and lifestyle. Doing so allows the firm to collaborate with the client in defining what part of the home works and what does not; the firm then creates a construction plan to increase the home’s overall beauty, functionality, and efficiency.

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In the Winander Warmth project, the firm renovated and added to the existing split-level house to create a Modern Farmhouse style home that offered more room for the family and the occasional gathering. Exposed beams and steel accents create a rustic charm that is both classy and inviting. The firm’s work added room for the growing family and created a warm and comfortable space for them to make memories for years to come.

About Better Builders

Better Builders is a premier, award-winning residential builder that caters to clients in the greater Seattle area. It offers custom homes, home additions, room and whole-house remodels, and commercial tenant improvement. Driven by its mantra of creating beautiful and functional spaces for better living, the firm understands the goals and dreams of its clients and transforms these into exceptional homes of quality materials and efficient designs. As any home construction and remodel is both a financial and emotional investment, the firm assures clients—through careful planning and coordination—that projects are delivered on time and within budget and that they get to enjoy the entire building process. The firm also encourages and uses sustainable building methods towards enhancing the communities it works in and protecting the surrounding natural environment.

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In the Queen Anne classic addition project pictured above, Better Builders used its expertise in various architectural styles and designs to complete a major remodel and addition while retaining the classic look of the home. The project involved a two-story addition on top of the existing basement garage to increase space for the family. The main floor addition enhanced the back porch with sturdier materials and shelter from rain and harsh winds. The second-floor addition added space for a larger master’s bedroom, bath, and a balcony. Large floor-to-ceiling windows and glass doors opened the new areas to maximize natural lighting without disrupting the home’s indoor air quality. To retain the Queen Anne architectural style of the home, the firm used a combination of brick and wood on the exterior siding with steel and metal accents and railings for the porch and balcony. The overall construction added more room, brightened up the entire home, and revamped the facade of the classic suburban home. The project landed the 2016 Rex award for Major Remodel Excellence for Partial House/Addition.

About Harjo Construction

Harjo Construction is a custom home builder and remodeler that specializes in innovative techniques and sustainable construction. Following its motto, “Transforming homes, improving lives,” Harjo strives to go beyond remodeling and building homes—it creates comfortable and safe spaces where people can live their best lives and create remarkable experiences. By focusing on honesty, integrity, and excellence, the firm collaborates with clients in establishing exemplary, yet realistic goals and creates foolproof plans towards reaching those goals. The firm’s team of expert builders and project managers work together to ensure that plans are communicated effectively and executed efficiently. Each project results in a home that meets the client’s requirements, budget, timeline, and—most importantly, a secure and sustainable space they will love and enjoy.

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In the Loyal Heights addition and remodel project, Harjo added a second story to a 1940s Craftsman home and remodeled the main floor and basement to create an efficient home that matched the needs of the family. The firm transformed the basement to add a third bathroom, a laundry area, and a storage space while retaining the great room that can be used for gatherings. The former master’s bedroom on the main floor was transformed into a home office with a new bump-out fireplace as a main focal point. The new second story featured a loft, a third bedroom, and a generous owner’s suite. The use of vaulted ceilings throughout the rooms is characteristic of the Craftsman style and creates continuity from the exterior to the interior. New sidings, roofing, soffits, and trim revamped the exterior while retaining the classic Craftsman and adding a modern twist. The firm’s work resulted in an astonishing new home with a traditional look and feel.

About GLY Construction

Under the leadership of president Ted Herb, GLY Construction has built a portfolio that includes educational, office, retail, life science, and hospitality projects. Over the years, Herb has surrounded himself with a trustworthy team—COO Mark Kane and CFO Joe Bonacci assist Herb in overseeing the company’s projects. The firm’s goal is to provide its clients with a healthy environment, create functional spaces that allow people to work efficiently, and improve the quality of their work lives.

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Pictured above is the award-winning 25-story Lincoln Square Tower featuring Class-A office spaces. Aside from the office spaces, three levels of retail stores and a five-level parking area are available. Aggressive scheduling and a meticulous process were key in minimizing the disruption to the downtown area. Features like a glass and aluminum curtain-wall system exterior, an HVAC system with 24-hour cooling, and a security system comprise the tower’s high-tech advances. The project received the NAIOP 2007 Office Development of the Year and the SIOR 2008 Office Development of the Year.

About Shuchart

With clients such as Hulu, Microsoft, and Facebook, The Shuchart team has established itself as a top commercial contractor under the leadership of George Shuchart. Working alongside Shuchart is President Casey Shuchart and COO Jeff Tobin. The company has assembled a team of well-experienced builders and designers that focuses on offering its clients a safe and functional space. With its various commercial projects, the company has also developed precautions that aim to minimize any effect the building process will have on neighboring residents and the environment.

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Pictured above is the Chihuly Garden and Glass project at a size of 26,800 square feet. This massive complex features nine galleries, a 50-seat theater, and a lecture hall. The campus also includes a large 16,000 square foot garden offering an immersive experience. Upon completion, the project was LEED Silver certified and was a 2012 finalist for the Community Impact of the Year. The educational and immersive surroundings resulted in a campus that offers a memorable experience both indoors and out.

About Abbott Construction

Since the company’s establishment in 1983, Abbott Construction has produced award-winning, certified projects. This is a result of the firm’s straightforward approach that allows the client to dictate what they need and what they want. The firm merely assists its clients with enhancements that will support the client’s safe, efficient space. With president Troy Stedman overseeing the firm’s production, the company has worked for numerous clientele, including the Big Fish Games and the Portland Trail Blazers.

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Pictured above is the LEED Certified FAA NW Mountain Regional Offices with a property size of 300,000 square feet. This massive complex includes a new five-story, Class A building with 1,200 parking spaces while housing 1,600 employees and over 40 lines of business. The interior contains two IDF rooms per floor, a controlled-access critical environment area, and a large server room. Numerous office spaces and conference rooms are present throughout the building, along with cafeteria areas and an open office system furniture area.

About Unimark Commercial Builders

Since 1953, Unimark Commercial Builders has continued to evolve in its services. Starting as an in-house construction department and eventually becoming a full-service contractor, Unimark has completed numerous commercial and residential projects in various cities and areas. Each commercial project the company takes on results in a safe and functional space that reflects the client’s brand and community. The firm has completed over 30 projects with projects as big as 200,000 square feet, showcasing its ability to tackle large-scale projects.

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The project featured above is the City Center Bellevue that houses numerous companies, including Smartsheet and VM Ware. The building has a modern structure design, with glass being a primary material that comprises the building’s structure. The result is a modern corporate building that promotes a healthy work environment with technological advances, bright interior furnishing, and a contemporary office layout for the companies in the building.

About Bayley Construction 

Pictured below is the Pacific Place Shopping Center. The project’s scope involved complete renovation of the 166,000 square foot property which included the entrance and the addition of an entry on 7th and Olive for better access. In addition, an interior update with new flooring, lighting, glass guardrails, new tenant storefronts, and ceilings comprise the project’s finish.

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These kinds of projects are possible under the leadership of President Steve Grasso and Bayley Construction’s team of top industry professionals. Since its establishment in 1963, the firm has teamed with numerous architectural firms to complete hundreds of projects throughout the Western United States. The continuous desire to grow has led the firm to an array of technological advances that meet the current demands of the marketplace. The company is one of the top commercial contractors in the area.

About MRJ Constructors

Situated on a hillside property in Harbor Avenue, The MRJ team completed this 15,000-square-foot office building and provided the home for Western Marine Construction as well as a number of other tenants. The project is a five-story building featuring materials such as concrete, steel, and wooden frames along with the architectural metal sliding and full height curtain walls overlooking Harbor Island and Elliott Bay. A major challenge during the construction process was the major excavation of the underdeveloped land, restricted by neighboring buildings. Some other extra details include the inclusion of a shoring system consisting of 40 feet tall soldier piles with a lagging system and tieback to prevent landslides and other natural disasters that may occur on the hill.

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With founder and chairman Rolf Hogger and president and CEO Martin Hogger leading the firm, the company has produced an array of projects from commercial to retail to historical renovations. The company has accumulated various awards over the years, such as the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Seattle Honor Award: Chophouse Row, the Preserving Neighborhood Character Award: Melrose Market, and the Associated Builders and Contractors of America, STEP Safety Silver Award.

About Wilcox Construction

Pictured above is the First Western Real Estate office building featuring a unique modern look with its red and black walls and numerous windows. Its distinct appearance allows the office to stand out in the area. Apart from the main office building, an extension is at the rear, offering more space. A notable aspect is the parking lot that creates easy access to the facility. These successes come under the leadership of president Matt Lessard, vice president Paul Carter, and COO Trent Holobaugh. All three have an extensive background in the business. Aside from office projects, the company has tackled industrial, retail, healthcare, restaurants, and gallery projects. Some notable clientele the firm has worked for include Amazon and Chevrolet.

About Andersen Construction

For over 70 years, Andersen Construction maintained its reputation for providing clients with functional, safe spaces, building a portfolio of projects that include offices, retail stores, educational facilities, and industrial sites. The company’s process focuses on safety throughout the construction process and finishes them with contemporary methods that cater to their clients’ needs. It’s a straightforward approach geared towards building trust with the client, and that trust often turns into a long-lasting relationship.

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The project above is the Northwest Community Credit Union Headquarters, featuring a size of 69,500 square feet and four stories. The LEED Silver Certified building includes Class A office spaces, a bank, retail spaces, and a parking lot. Throughout the building, amenities such as data centers, leasable space, and video conferencing rooms comprise most of the first and second floors, while executive offices and boardrooms comprise the third and fourth floors. A modern interior design finishes off the building, creating a robust work environment.

About Venture General Contracting, LLC

The six-story building is a tenant improvement project featuring a size of 150,000 square feet which included structural upgrades throughout the building and the addition of new elevators. The scope of work included security/lobby spaces, collaboration spaces, training rooms, open office spaces, and technical support areas. Aside from its work-related amenities, the building has a bicycle and shower facility, full-service kitchens, event spaces, and an outdoor deck. These modern office buildings are a result of the leadership of Matt Parent and Jack Beaudoin. The firm’s approach is designed to offer its clientele a seamless process. And that process results in office spaces and leisure and social areas that promote a healthy work-life balance. The result is a portfolio containing impressive commercial office buildings with massive open areas that create vibrant working environments.

About JTM Construction

JTM Construction completed the Summit III project above with an emphasis on providing the client with creative and innovative methods. The building included 17 stories of Class A office spaces, with a total size of 370,000 square feet and a seven-level underground parking facility. Aside from the high-tech office spaces, the award-winning Cafe Pogacha, Bright Horizons, landscaped terraces, a healthcare center, and a 3,800-square-foot health club are included. A digitally-controlled strategic floor-by-floor zoning HVAC control system operates throughout the building, offering a comfortable environment, creating the flexible work hours that allow them to work efficiently. Projects like these have built numerous long-lasting relationships with clients. Its work and play environment for its office projects have given the company a reputation for providing fun environments with open office areas. All this contributes to an office environment that emphasizes a healthy work-life balance.

About Foushée

President and CEO Eric Jones currently leads Foushée in producing various commercial projects. Its approach relies on collaboration with the design team in selecting which methods and techniques are best suited for the client. They take into account material selection, systems, and designs. With strict scheduling and budgeting, the goal for many of the firm’s projects aims to maximize the team’s performance, which puts importance on being efficient and effective throughout each stage of the project.

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Pictured above is the Canyon Pointe project featuring two three-story buildings with a property size of 180,000 square feet. Materials present in the buildings include metal-panel skins acting as “sun visors,” concrete slabs, and metal and steel frames. As for the complex, it is on an eleven-acre lot that consists of a generous parking lot, walking trails, and a mini-park. The massive property allows workers to de-stress and incorporate a healthy social life while maintaining a professional work environment, making it the ideal workplace.

About Corstone

The feature project above is the Monroe SD Administrative Office and Community Center, featuring a classic office setting and a straightforward floor plan. The exterior features a simple corporate design with its gray color palette and brick walls; the interior features a traditional office setup with numerous cubicles, meeting rooms, conference areas, and reception areas. A kitchen is also included in the office’s lounge area, acting as the social area of the office. With owners Mark Tapert and Erin VerHoeven overseeing each project, the company has established a reputation for a direct approach that has led to an array of commercial projects completed on a strict schedule. Its timely and organized process has dictated the outcome of many projects with its efficient and accurate methods providing the client with functional spaces. Notable clientele the company has provided work for include Chick-fil-A, Chipotle, and AutoZone.

About Gateway Construction Services

Gateway’s vision is to produce workplaces that accurately depict the client’s brand with high-functioning features. The firm’s primary goal is to provide the client with Class A office spaces with a contemporary interior design that includes technological features. Gateway is known as a leading firm for its various commercial projects, historical renovations, and facilities you can find throughout the Northwest.

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The Highspot Headquarters above features custom wood green walls, curved walls, and curved lights that radiate a welcoming atmosphere upon entry to the office at the reception area. Technological advancements are present in the office, with conference rooms integrating Smart Glass that allows employees to “frost” the walls to privatize the meeting from other people. The preconstruction phase for this project is relatively shorter compared to the other offices the company has tackled. This is due to the project’s focus, which leans more on refinement and enhancing existing conditions. A detailed budget allows the firm to operate smoothly.

About Deacon

A seamless, straightforward program has allowed Deacon to provide its clients with accurate renders of their projects with meticulous detailing. Aside from the construction itself, the firm includes a safety program throughout the building phases to ensure an efficient process for the builders and a finished project that is on time and within schedule. Through this approach, the firm has formed numerous relationships with various clients, building its track record and providing the foundation for future partnerships with an array of clients.

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Pictured above is the Lewis & Clark Bank. This Deacon project included site work and tenant improvements. The firm worked alongside LRS Architects, creating a warm Northwest atmosphere for the building with its open office environment and improved lighting. Windows were strategically placed around the office, giving the interior an improved interior feel. The finished project reflects a modern bank environment with its bright appeal and refined exterior design.

About DPR Construction

DPR Construction is a contractor you would call if your project is a little (especially if a lot) challenging. Focusing on highly complex and technical projects, the firm independently works around any challenge with its specializations and self-performing capabilities. And with projects as massive as multi-million-dollar technical facilities, this technical builder has been consistently among the top 50 general contractors in the nation for over 20 years.

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The portfolio of DPR Construction features 37 manufacturing facilities. The most spectacular for us is the manufacturing facility of LG Electronics, a global home appliance leader. Located in Tennessee, this million square feet facility manufactures the most advanced washing machines in the world. Among the many responsibilities of DPR Construction were the safety aspects, manufacturing requirements, building codes, and quality of construction. The firm also self-performed the metal studs/drywall, door frames, and hardware. With a significant project to the manufacturing and construction industry, DPR has set a great example of solid collaborations, use of technology, and work ethics.

About Kiewit Infrastructure West Co.

It is one thing to be among ENR’s list of Top 400 Contractors; it’s another to be in the top 5 of it. Advancing 395 places among top contractors is a widely reputed construction firm in North America. Kiewit has amassed $12.5 billion of revenues in the past year alone and has provided livelihood to over 27,000 employees. There is no question that the firm deserves all the recognition and profits; after all, it has been building strong for 137 years. Since its inception, the company has stayed to its core principles: safety, quality, and environmental stewardship.

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Kiewit understands the complexities involved in industrial markets, whether food and beverage, energy, metals, or chemicals. The firm then delivers an innovative solution by planning with a firm that has specialized engineering capabilities. For instance, Kiewit worked on a grain export terminal in Vancouver to optimize receiving, storage, and shipping. As a result, the G3 Terminal Vancouver features more than 180,000 metric tonnes of storage capacity and a rail-loop track that can handle three 150-car trains all at once. Completed in two years, the firm managed to finish 48 concrete grain-storage silos, two slip-formed buildings, two underpasses, access roads, and demolition of existing above-ground structures, among others.

About GLY Construction

The story of GLY Construction started with an industrial project in 1967. As the company expands to various markets, the firm realized that the consistent factor for success is to have the right people in the team. Since then, the company has committed to taking care of its employees. Working in a great physical and working environment, these professionals bring outstanding performance to the project.

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The Boeing Renton Site Logistics + Ductbank Projects is one of the complex industrial projects that the team of GLY Construction worked on. To improve the worksite efficiency, improving this production facility involves adding a marshaling yard and a 10,000 square foot storage facility. The GLY team also carefully installed primary power duct banks to connect two substations to the main production buildings.

About Bayley

Bayley has spent over five decades assembling the best teams. A team member must be honest, reliable, fair, hardworking, and passionate to pass the firm’s standards. These traits are essential, especially that the firm specializes in construction management. In this phase, the Bayley team gathers and collaborates toward a successful commercial construction project.

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When it comes to construction management, there are three things that Bayley assures any client: efficient schedule monitoring, advanced project management database, and professional organization and communication. Here’s a peek of the firm’s project in the Bagley Hall Labs University of Washington. Bayley managed the renovation of over 28,000 square feet of laboratory space, faculty office, meeting areas, and huge mechanical system revisions.

About Venture General Contracting

Venture General Contracting is a Seattle-based full-service general contractor that offers comprehensive services in construction services for commercial, multi-family residential, and hospitality projects. Aside from new construction, the company also excels in sensitive historic renovations and cutting-edge tenant improvements. The company’s fast growth and excellent reputation has landed it on the Inc. 5000 list as well as its list of Best Workplaces. 

Venture General Contracting’s leadership team is headed by founder Matt Parent and business partner Jack Beaudoin. Both are industry leaders and veterans possessing more than more than 50 years of experience in the Seattle construction and real estate markets. Matt started his career in the homebuilding scene and the family construct ion business, eventually starting Venture in 2010. Jack has worked throughout the US and Canada and brings in a wealth of expertise honed in his time working for a large national general contractor. 

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Pictured here is the Serta Simmons Warehouse, a product of the firm’s expertise and partnerships. The tenant improvement of this 272,000-square foot facility includes new dock equipment, a compressed air system, and a full buildout of a 12,000-square-foot office area.

About JTM Construction

One of JTM Construction’s core values and top priority is safety. Using a dynamic safety management approach, the firm makes sure that its team members are always out of harm’s way. Some safety practices include a 100% PPE policy, a tie-off policy, and a drug-free workplace. Consequently, the firm goes beyond the industry standards regarding Lost-Time Incident Rate and Experience Modification Rating (EMR).

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Once safety is ensured, everything else follows. Having numerous award-winning works, JTM Construction can safely deliver quality projects. One of these projects is the Tacoma General Hospital Central Utility Plant. This utility plant features steam boilers, emergency power generators, and an 80,000-gallon backup underground fuel oil tank. On top of that, this structure was built to weather and operate amidst a severe earthquake. As a result, the project won numerous awards, including the McGraw-Hill Construction’s National Best of the Best 2009 Award – Best Industrial Project.

About Foushée

Before starting a business with any commercial client, Foushée first ensures that the project is a perfect fit. Through a build alignment, the firm evaluates whether the project suits the company’s integrative delivery approach. Once established, Foushée promises to perform 100% and beyond—from team assembly, blueprint building, project execution up to completion. To top that off, the firm has gathered a crew of award-winning craftsmen. So expect that this self-performing firm can commit to high labor performance and speedy work.

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One of the great projects of Foushée is the “Super Site” of BE Aerospace. This 240,000 square feet manufacturing facility accommodates office space, assembly, fabrication, and product storage. The project was extra challenging because the building shell design was not yet final until the building slab had finished. Nonetheless, according to the client, Mike Hubbard of Capstone Partners, Foushée displayed great flexibility by allowing the finalization of the building design and was still able to work around the schedule and budget. As a result, the project even ended up ahead of time and under budget.

About Gateway Construction Services

If you specifically need tenant improvement, you should consider Gateway Construction Services. Solely focused on tenant improvements, the firm can offer lower prices, access the best subcontractors, and provide excellent project leadership. The firm also understands how to make the most value of a business and create high-functioning environments—all thanks to the two decades of delivering tenant improvements in the Northwest.

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What’s more, is that Gateway Construction Services is fond of tenant improvements of industrial projects. Take, for example, this Composite Solutions warehouse project in Seattle. Within only 16-week, the firm was able to work on a 16,000 square feet office buildout and a 33,000 square feet warehouse renovation. The improved facility also features a new hydraulic elevator system, common area stair system, light fixtures, and new warehouse offices, to name a few. The building value escalated soon after.

About Wilcox Construction

Wilcox Construction started with the vision of Al Wilcox, a WW2 Marine Fighter Pilot, to build and build well. After 50 years and being passed on to generations of builders, the firm remained true to its goal. The company currently has a license in various states, including Washington, Oregon, and California. The firm has also worked in different commercial construction sectors, with expertise including retail, automotive, and industrial.

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Along with building beyond expectations is to serve even after project completion. This service includes warranty, repairs and maintenance, and emergency assistance. As a result, the firm can build lasting relationships with clients by adhering to their ongoing needs. Pictured here is the firm’s project on the multiple locations of Central Welding Supply.

About Deacon

Deacon can confidently tell you to hear from their customers, designers, and subcontractors themselves as proof of competence. With the majority of business coming from repeat clients, the firm amasses $500 million worth of projects annually, including both large and small projects.

A significant portion of Deacon’s work is remodeling and tenant improvements. Since each renovation project is unique, the firm has a dedicated team for it. The company also understands that most clients availing of this service cannot afford to pause operations. So the firm has mastered the formula in working around without hampering business: efficient communication, planning, scheduling, and safety practices.

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An example of Deacon’s renovation project is the Eclaire Farm, a manufacturer of nutritional supplements using custom-built equipment. This industrial renovation includes a large-scale tool installation and a remodeling of the 43,000 square feet production facility, giving it an enthusiastic appeal.

About Corstone Contractors

A full-service general contractor, Corstone Contractors has three primary services: pre-construction, field operations, and construction administration. Each service has highly qualified individuals in the team. For instance, the field operations are composed of two project executives, over ten superintendents, two assistant superintendents, three laborers, and a carpenter. Add to that are two project managers, one of which is a warranty manager too. Together, the team of Corstone Contractors employs project-specific approaches to each work.

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One of the more specific specialties of Corstone Contractors is constructing self-storage facilities. The firm has completed over a thousand storage units for the last 19 years. An example of the firm’s work is the Icicle Brewery Production Facility, a facility meant to expand the business’s distribution. This Leavenworth facility is also the firm’s second work for Icicle Brewing.

About Jackson | Main Architecture

Jackson | Main Architecture (JMA) has been one of the most prominent multifamily designers in the Northwest. Since 2015, the firm has been providing a one-of-a-kind experience with designs that prioritize client goals and end user demands. With many podium-style multifamily projects in Seattle and the greater Northwest, JMA is well versed in all aspects of the design, permitting and construction processes.

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The firm aspires to build integrated urban communities which connect living, working, recreation, and transportation for better engagement with the environment and others. A remarkable structure that follows this approach is the multifamily project, Alexan Central Park. The project provides 193 apartments and retail space to Redmond’s Downtown Park. Unique uses of public and private open space create a comfortable experience for residents while enhancing the surrounding community.

About Caron Architecture

Caron Architecture is a well-known full-service architecture company that delivers beautiful yet straightforward designs for national and international clients. The firm’s experience in design and land-use planning dating back to 2002 enables it to provide efficient project delivery culminating in distinctive and appealing design solutions. Spearheaded by CEO and Founder Radim Blazej, Caron offers a unique outlook to each of its initiatives by valuing the diversity of its dedicated, skilled team and its varied cultural experiences.

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Caron’s comprehensive portfolio showcases its range of designs from multifamily and high-rise & hotels to residential and commercial establishments. In the multifamily industry, the firm is currently working on a remarkable project: The 8 Tower. The 8 Tower, located in the Denny Triangle area, will be Seattle’s newest high-rise residential structure, setting the bar for luxury and style. The project will contain around 300 upscale condominiums, including urban studios, one-bedrooms, two-bedrooms, and penthouse apartments. The tower’s unique form and sculpted roofline will make it a prominent landmark in Seattle’s growing urban core— strengthening the firm’s philosophy: exceeding client expectations.

About ARC Architects

ARC Architects has been one of Seattle’s partners in affordable multifamily housings for 45 years. ARC has been offering consistent, quality architectural design services to clients in the public, private, and non-profit industries. Under the leadership of Washington’s Registered Architect since 2010, Jeff Wandasiewicz ensures that the firm’s designs resonate and advance the narrative at the core of each project. By emphasizing relationships, Jeff’s team of skilled designers work hand-in-hand with their clients to develop structures that meet their goals and exceed expectations.

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ARC’s portfolio demonstrates the creativity of the firm that has been practicing sustainability long before the term became popular. The firm is also dedicated to fulfilling the demands of affordable housing by creating structures that are simple to construct, blend in with their surroundings, and are welcoming and safe. The Rose Crests Apartment is a prime example of ARC’s innovative multifamily buildings. The project is a modest multifamily housing development in Issaquah’s Talus neighborhood. The 3- and 4-story façades’ residential materiality and cool hues fit nicely with the neighboring market-rate housing. Rose Crest is made up of 51 stacked apartments separated among 5 buildings, several of which have views of the mountains.

About Cone Architects

Cone Architecture is a Seattle-based architecture and planning firm that specializes in self-driven concepts for the urban setting. Founded in 2015, the company was built on a core group of people committed to having a substantial effect on the development of urban housing. Tim Carter, Jamie Tengel, and Greg Squires lead the firm with a collaborative practice— one that is rooted mainly in the firm’s values. Together, they build designs with a uniqueness that can endure the test of time while always looking for chances to develop techniques that integrate relevancy and responsiveness.

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14th & Spring is one of the firm’s notable designs that incorporates functional and one-of-a-kind design solutions. Taking influences from the neighborhood’s century-long heritage of craftsman residential houses, this project features cornices, lap siding, and window trim while also incorporating modern features such as floor-to-ceiling glass and open roof decks. This half-block of twenty-six townhouses, situated on the south boundary of the booming Pike/Pine district, attempts to strike a balance between conventional craftsmanship and modern form.

About PUBLIC47 Architects LLC

PUBLIC47 Architects LLC is a Seattle, Washington-based architecture practice. The firm’s name “PUBLIC47” alludes to its interest in site-specificity— Seattle is positioned on the 47th parallel —as well as its view that architecture of all scales should have a beneficial impact on its surroundings. At the helm of this firm are principals Jeff Boone, Scot Carr, and Kevin Tabari who aims to establish spaces that are realistic, beautiful, and long-lasting. With over 9 years in the industry, PUBLIC47 has been designing structures that are efficient, captivating, and attractive.

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Ranging from commercial and civic structures to adaptive reuse and multifamily projects, PUBLIC47 has consistently created innovative, forward-thinking, and well-thought-out designs. Among the remarkable structures the firm has designed, the Henry Apartments stands out. The 100-unit apartment complex is located at the crossroads of commercial and multifamily zones. The design attempts to bridge the gap between the light-industrial nature of the structures to the north and east and the residential style of the structures to the south and west. The Henry Apartments was an honorable mention in the 2017 Seattle AIA Awards.

About Encore Architects

Established in 2015, Seattle-based architectural firm Encore Architects has worked on numerous multifamily projects across Washington. Throughout the years, the firm has trained and developed a team of experienced architects that serve a long-standing client community and are guided by loyalty, cooperation, and responsibility. The team has an average of 18 years of industry experience, backed up by a lifelong curiosity.

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One of the principals leading the firm is Christine Hatcher, a member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) with a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification for Building Design and Construction (LEED BD+C). Her significant knowledge and expertise in architecture have contributed to the firm’s success in delivering fundamentally functional and sleek designs that meet client objectives.

Encore’s portfolio reflects the firm’s expertise on multifamily projects, which are directed with responsiveness, sincerity, and transparency. The LEED Gold project, Axle Apartments, is one of the many structures that embody these values. Axle Apartments recreates the transitional area in the Interbay Neighborhood as a new place to call home. As the prominent display of many established communities, the project provides a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for affordable housing in Seattle, at a pivotal moment in Interbay’s development.

About b9 architects

With 20 years in the industry, b9 architects has become a renowned architectural and design firm in Seattle. Centered on bringing about positive change in the urban environment via creative place-specific modern architecture, b9 architects’ completed works include urban single- and multi-family housing developments, live-work residences, and commercial interiors that support sustainable, transit-oriented, walkable communities.

With a Master of Architecture from Harvard University and member of several AIA Seattle Boards and Task Forces, including Past President of the Board of Directors, Bradley Khouri leads the practice. By advocating for policies that encourage equitable urban policies focused on density and sustainability, the firm has received the 2016 Green Builder Home of the Year Award. It is also a member of 1 Percent For the Planet, contributing a minimum of 1% of gross earnings to environmental groups. b9 has been acknowledged for its creativity, design quality, and dedication to sustainability through articles, media interviews, and accolades.

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One of its sustainable multifamily projects is Solhaus, located in the Capitol Hill neighborhood in Seattle. Ten townhouse units connected by a shared courtyard, Solhaus is designed to achieve a high level of energy performance. Employing continuous exterior insulation, high performance windows, air sealing, and a heat-recovery ventilation system, Solhaus was designed to the Passive House energy standard. In addition to sustainability, the project celebrates community by opening units into the shared space via entry doors, and roll up garage doors from living rooms, softening the boundary between outdoor and indoor spaces. Private amenity spaces are also provided via decks and roof decks.  The project steps up from 12th Avenue E to maximize access to natural daylight and provide views to the west for all units.  Bradley Khouri was a partner in the development of Solhaus, a collaboration with Cascade Built, a local leader in sustainable development and construction.

About Bumgardner Architects

Bumgardner is a widely respected, award-winning architectural and design firm specializing in developing all of the constructed components that contribute to excellent communities. Bumgardner emphasizes residential, retail, and hospitality work by building over 1,000 units now in the industry or under development. Anchored by 40 years of professional experience, the firm offers innovative and award-winning solutions to challenges of sustainability, affordability, human connection, and place identity.

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Principal Mark Simpson (AIA) encourages team members and clients to work closely together to grasp the project objectives fully. The portfolio of the firm reflects a shared purpose, ideals, and dedication to teamwork. The firm examines design alternatives that grow from simple thoughts into innovative structures. The Colina project is one of Bumgardner’s sustainable structures that define space in unconventional ways.

Colina East and Colina West are two Bumgardner multifamily structures in Seattle’s Beacon Hill area. The two locations are connected by Beacon Avenue and the south Lander Festival Street, boosting the flourishing pedestrian experience currently existing on Beacon Hill. The residential layouts in the 6-story mixed-use buildings range from studios to one and two bedrooms. Rooftop facilities with views of downtown and Mt. Rainier are available to residents. This project is also pursuing LEED Gold certification.

About Grouparchitect

Grouparchitect was established in 2003 with the intention of setting a good example as designers and as people. Since then, the firm has grown into a forward-thinking and professional architectural firm dedicated to attaining design excellence in all of its projects. Its principal, Brain Palidar, is a member of the AIA and a Certified Sustainable Building Adviser (CSBA). He ensures that the firm’s team of designers and architects combine every knowledge with creativity to make each project the best it can be. The firm’s unique designs have allowed it to become a five-time recipient of the Best of Houzz Award. Grouparchitect has also been featured in the Architizer, HomeDGSN, and e-architect.

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Grouparchitects excels in environmentally sustainable solutions for housing projects of all sizes and types, ranging from modest residential remodels to town houses to multifamily and mixed-use complexes. One of its relatively new sustainable projects is the Vale Apartments. The style of the building emphasizes the site’s long, linear character, with ground level loft units and individual patios, as well as wide open space bordering the Trail. The Vale prioritizes clean energy and sustainability. and it promotes resident cooperation by offering biodegradable dish soap and other basic environmentally sustainable goods. The project also aims to achieve National Green Building Standards certification.

About Johnston Architects LLC

Johnston Architects (JA) was founded in 1991 with the aim to produce great architecture via thoughtful, conscientious, and sustainable design. JA has grown from two designers in 1991 to over 30 people today, establishing itself as a leading Pacific Northwest design business and an emerging pioneer in firm practice. With over 30 years running in the industry, the firm has become well-known for their company culture, featured in publications like the Seattle Business Magazine and Bizwomen. Their civic architecture has earned them AIA Seattle, AIA Northwest & Pacific Region, and AIA National Honor Awards, while their multifamily and mixed-use projects have been recognized with AIA, ASHRAE, Futurewise, and Green Hammer Awards.

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One of JA’s leaders is partner Megan McKay, LEED AP, who joined the firm in 2006. With over 15 years of professional experience in numerous project types, she has emerged as a specialist in mixed-use and multifamily housing projects, recognized by clients for her expertise in navigating Seattle’s complicated entitlements process. Bryant Heights is a prime example of one of the firm’s remarkable multifamily developments. The contemporary project restores the area by easing the transition from the lively commercial nature of NE 65th Street to the dense single-family neighborhood beyond. By incorporating itself into the environment and community, the 28 condominiums, eight live-work apartments, and 6,500 SF of commercial space blend harmoniously with their environment.

About GGLO Design

Founded in 1986, GGLO has long been an integrated design firm that serves clients all over the world with architecture, urban planning, interior design, and landscape architecture. Beth Dwyer, a member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) with LEED for Building Design and Construction (LEED BD+C) accreditation, helps pilot the firm to exceed client expectations— enough to be awarded ENR’s Top 500 Design Firms of 2021. Beth and the team overlay a variety of applications to create real experiences. The firm approaches projects from the inside out and the outside in, in order to create design solutions that create spaces that connect people through beauty and innovation.

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The firm has extensive expertise in designing sustainable mixed-use, market-rate, and senior housing, hospitality, university environments, tall structures, affordable housing, parks, and open spaces and commercial office projects. An example of this is the multifamily structure, Alley 111. This multifamily project includes a completely integrated indoor-outdoor retail area with a highly adaptable layout that can be tailored to various visitor and user groups. The retail in the alley is intended to attract boutique, local shops to diversify Bellevue’s primarily suburban chain culture. Integrating the design principles of the ground floor up through the building, a flexible natural community area provides room for entertaining and reflecting. The project is currently certified with LEED Silver.

About Urbal Architecture

In the past 12 years, Urbal Architecture, PLLC has since evolved to become an award-winning architecture practice in Seattle’s Eastlake area. The firm’s progress has been a natural product of the talent it attracts, along with the quality and value it provides to its clients. Chad Lorentz, the company’s founding principal, has 10 years of expertise in residential design and enjoys creating homes at all scales for various sorts of clients. This passion has driven the firm to constantly innovate while under strict time constraints. The Seattle Times, Upstate Business Journal, and the Auburn Examiner are among the few that featured the firm’s progressive nature.

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The firm’s extensive portfolio of residential projects has won it several awards including the 2020 Merrill Gardens at Carolina Park and the 2019 Merrill Gardens at Rockridge. By communicating effectively with its clients, Urbal has constructed remarkable structures since 2010— notably the Marvelle at Southcenter. This modern 7-story apartment complex is located in the heart of downtown Tukwila, in the Tukwila Urban Center and transit-oriented development area. The metropolitan setting provides people with easy access to neighboring restaurants, retail malls, and medical services.

About Runberg Architecture Group

Since its inception in 1998, Runberg Architecture Group has built a reputation for careful design that integrates every project’s particular social, economic, and environmental objectives. Founder Brian Runberg (AIA, NCARB) guarantees that the firm’s strategies balance such needs to construct sustainable structures. Runberg aims to develop spaces that attain this harmony for its clients and communities by addressing each project’s unique requirements and opportunities.

By using artistry and analytics, the firm has relied on extensive industry knowledge to design buildings that meet budget, time, and performance goals. Runberg also strives to understand the intangible aspects that contribute to creating spaces where people desire to be while preserving a feeling of place within a neighborhood setting. 2021 PCBC Gold Nugget Awards, 2021 ULI Americas Award of Excellence Finalist, 2021 NAHB Multifamily Pillars of the Industry, and the 2020 LEED Home Awards were given with respect to the firm’s approach.

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Among the firm’s series of residential projects, the Century Apartments proves to be a design of excellence to its residents. The 9-story Century Apartments, located near Seattle Center, Denny Park, Olympic Sculpture Park, and downtown, is styled to optimize the pedestrian experience at grade. The balance of private, semi-public, and public green space gives relaxation from the urban environment’s harsh pavement and forms a comfortable barrier from high street traffic for homeowners.

About ZGF Architects

As one of Seattle’s oldest running architectural and design firms, ZGF Architects has delivered innovative, authentic, and sustainable designs since 1942. Leslie Morison (Associate AIA) and Allyn Stellmacher (AIA, LEED AP) are some of the firm’s principals that hone the diverse and intricate designs featured in the BD+C Magazine’s 40 Under 40 List and Architect Magazine. Under their leadership, the firm has looked beyond technological solutions to include artistry, sensuality, and craftsmanship into everything it touches. As a result, ZGF Architects design buildings, build communities, make art, and generate responsive and compassionate settings for people of all ages.

Running for 79 years, the firm has a wide range that spans industries from healthcare and research facilities and academic buildings to mixed-use complexes and museums. With a practice of over 700 experts dispersed across six offices in the United States and Canada, the company combines a global perspective with a hands-on approach to execute excellent projects. In addition, the firm has a long history of working with cities, developers, and other clients to develop creative designs for highly sustainable structures where communities may work, learn, and live harmoniously.

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The AMLI Arc Residential Tower is one of the LEED Gold projects that pushes the boundaries of sustainable design. ZGF supplied planning and design for 421,416 SF, a 41-story residential tower with 393 units, which is part of a larger 728,712-square-foot mixed-use complex in Seattle’s growing Denny Triangle area includes a 307,296-square-foot office tower for Amazon. The building incorporates significant daylighting, access to vistas, and planted streetscape enhancements to promote the tower’s link to the community and transparency. In addition, the interior design includes various textures, raw elements, and a rich palette inspired by the natural surroundings of the Pacific Northwest.

About Gensler

As the world’s largest architecture firm, Gensler is a global practice that spans 48 offices and serves clients in over 120 countries. The firm’s co-CEOs Diane Hoskins and Andy Cohen are visionary leaders sought after by global opinion-makers like CNN, The Economist, and The Wall Street Journal for their game-changing approach to design and project management. The firm serves more than 3,500 active clients in virtually every market and industry and strives to make the places people live, work, and play more inspiring and durable.

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One example of the firm’s work on a specialized project is the High-Performance Research Computing Center at Princeton University. The 47,000-square-foot project on Princeton’s Forrestal campus is home to new, powerful research computers capable of highly technical tasks such as generating models of galaxy formation and simulating the seismic forces of an earthquake. The facility’s data center spans 12,000 square feet and houses two configurations: tier II for administrative services and tier I for high-performance computing, to provide resources for 214 researchers from 57 faculty research groups across 15 academic departments. The facility also has sustainability measures in place and is designed to reduce energy use. Sustainability measures include cooling louvers, cooling towers, and a gas-powered backup generator with a co-generation feature that harnesses waste heat to chill water.

About Rolluda Architects, Inc.

Rolluda Architects, Inc. is an architecture, interior design, and planning firm that was established in 2002 by Alex Rolluda. The firm caters to both private- and public-sector clients and specializes in the design of aviation, community, educational, industrial, mixed-use, multi-family and residential, municipal and government, retail and commercial, and transportation projects. Some of its notable clients include Seattle Public Schools, the University of Washington, Boeing, and Everett.

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The firm has completed more than 575 projects for The Boeing Company since 2002: new office and production facilities, renovations to existing facilities, infrastructure systems upgrades, seismic studies and refits, and life safety upgrades. These projects also included build-outs of office spaces, warehouses, labs, and production and assembly facilities. As a result of all its services, the firm has developed a strong working relationship with The Boeing Company and remains on call for them.

About ZGF Architects

ZGF Architects is a design firm with a prolific practice and a diverse portfolio that includes healthcare and research facilities, academic buildings, mixed-use developments, corporate campuses, museums, transportation facilities, and eco-districts. The firm is led by Leslie Morison, Associate of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and director of marketing for the firm’s Seattle office. Leslie is joined in the firm’s leadership by Allyn Stellmacher, AIA a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Accredited Professional (LEED AP) who is a design partner in the Seattle office.

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One example of the firm’s work is the Biomedical Innovations Building (BMI) for Stanford Medicine—a world-class space for medical research. The facility’s exterior façade connects to the current campus design vernacular and reflects the regional architectural vision, while an innovative approach to the curtainwall evolves its architectural vocabulary in new and exciting ways. Inside, 27 lab units are spread over five levels – four stories above grade and one full lower level – and are organized to enhance connection and circulation. Offices are also located around the edges of the building with labs in the center, encouraging interaction at the heart of the building. In addition to creating a new gateway for the School of Medicine, BMI completed an existing research “quad” and provided a new outdoor plaza space where four different building porches meet, creating a focused and intimate space where scientists from different areas and disciplines are able to gather to socialize and exchange ideas.

About NELSON Worldwide, LLC

With offices across the United States—and notable clients such as Oracle and Skaltek—NELSON Worldwide offers architecture, interior design, graphic design, and brand strategy services to clients in a range of industries. The firm is led by chairman and CEO John “Ozzie” Nelson Jr., who became CEO of the company in 2003 and was named one of Minneapolis St. Paul Business Journal’s Most Admired CEOs.

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As an example of its work, the firm collaborated with Triangle Equities to complete a modern multi-story warehouse in Queens, New York. The firm delivered a 235,000-square-foot terminal logistics center which will be a five-story, short- and long-term storage building to support the storage and management of cargo to and from John F. Kennedy Airport. The Triangle Logistic Center houses warehouse and industrial space, covered truck courts on the bottom two levels, office space, self-storage on the top three levels, 29 dock loading positions, and below-grade parking.

About Graham Baba Architects

Graham Baba Architects is a leading architectural firm recognized for its successful place-making in commercial, industrial, and residential projects. The firm was founded by Jim Graham and Brett Baba, who have a combined industry experience of over 60 years. Graham Baba Architects has completed work in the industrial, manufacturing, distillery, and storage sectors.

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One example of the firm’s work is the Washington Fruit & Produce Company in Yakima, Washington. Washington Fruit has been family-owned and operated since 1916, packing and premium fruit products from the northwest and sending them throughout the world. For its new headquarters, company leaders desired a new office that would serve as a refuge from the industrial agribusiness landscape. They asked for warmer materials, little to no concrete, non-boxlike forms, protection from the freeway, and minimal visible equipment or devices. The firm accomplished all of these goals with ease. The multi-award-winning project also involved a sustainability strategy, where the site planning was oriented towards minimizing heat gain and the need for electric lighting.

About B+H Architects

B+H Architects is an award-winning consulting and design solutions firm that combines strategic thinking with bold and inspiring design to transform spaces, communities, and economies. The company is led by Bill Nankivell, who received The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada Award of Excellence for Innovation in Architecture from Queen’s University – Beamish Munro Hall in 2005. A member of the Surbana Jurong Group, one of the largest Asia-based urban and infrastructure consulting firms, the firm has a global presence and has completed projects worldwide, from Vancouver to Shenzhen.

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Recently, the firm proposed a West Seattle Bridge mass timber redesign for the failing West Seattle Bridge. Had it been accepted, the project would have entailed a full rebuild, although the city elected for a repair instead, forgoing this innovative proposal. Nevertheless, this bridge initiative from B+H Architects is a masterclass in urban master planning and design, proposing the use of mass timber, which is both sustainable and locally-sourced. Because mass timber is a renewable resource that sequesters carbon and reduces costs, it is also safer and more efficient to build, with a longevity of over a hundred years. What the firm offered on the table was the novel idea to use a material such as mass timber, which has the potential to change the way bridges are built, not only in the Pacific Northwest, but in the rest of the nation.

About INNOVA, Inc.

INNOVA is a full-service, interdisciplinary architecture and engineering firm composed of experienced design and planning professionals, including its principals, Paul McCormick and Brian Ludwig. The firm is a leading provider of commercial structures in the Pacific Northwest. Its work in the past four years includes 974,690 square feet of construction, 90.85 acres developed, and 152 acres master-planned. In its entire practice, the firm has constructed commercial warehouses, manufacturing plants and distribution centers, and many other commercial and industrial structures. The firm has also served brands like Pepsi, Food Lifeline, John Deere, Orion, and Kenworth.

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One example of the firm’s work is the Pet Food Experts warehouse and tenant improvement. Pet Food Experts is known for partnering with pet food and vendors and delivering to over 3,400 independent pet industry retailers in 29 states. For its project, INNOVA provided architectural services for a 152,325-square-foot warehouse including a tenant improvement. The tenant improvement included a 3,500-square-foot single-story office area with four private offices, multiple conference rooms, a break room, a reception area, open office space, and restrooms.

About Jackson | Main Architecture

When two established firms merged to form Jackson | Main Architecture (JMA) in 2015, significant accomplishments quickly followed. After just two years, the firm made the Puget Sound Business Journal’s Fastest Growing Companies list. The following year, the company was on the publication’s Largest Puget Sound Architectural Firms list. In addition to becoming one of the most productive modular designers in the Northwest, the firm also designed the first two LEED Certified self-storage facilities in Washington State.

JMA’s portfolio for the industrial sector shows various maintenance and manufacturing facilities in Seattle, as well as multiple renovations on a local Goodwill distribution facility. The firm makes sure to understand each client as well as their industry and stakeholders to reach a project’s desired destination.

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An example of the firm’s recent work is the National Products Inc. Warehouse Facility. JMA designed this 20,000-square-foot light and open warehouse facility for parts assembly and inventory storage. A pre-engineered structural steel frame was selected for strength and span characteristics, providing flexibility for installing a high bay racking system. The design was completed exactly according to the client’s functional spec with an architectural aesthetic that is both dynamic and complementary to the surrounding residential neighborhood.

About Josh Architects

Josh Architects is an architecture and interior design firm led by Joshua Brincko, who has almost 20 years of experience in the design industry. As a locally-owned firm, Josh Architects combines a passion for craftsmanship with the design of smart, refreshing custom homes and commercial projects for clients in the Seattle and Tacoma areas who are looking to enrich their lives through a creative approach to design and construction.

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One example of the firm’s work is the 2Bar Spirits Distillery, which Josh Architects completed for a previous client. 2Bar is known for making moonshine, vodka, gin, and bourbon. The distillery has won numerous awards and is built upon the family’s third-generation rancher work ethic. For their project, Josh Architects designed the tasting room where it used reclaimed materials common to the history of the industrial SODO neighborhood of Seattle. The firm also worked with Graypants to design and build a custom light fixture using reclaimed cardboard that features the 2Bar logo.

About Weber Thompson Architects

Weber Thompson Architects is an 81-strong team that has been challenging conventions and delivering creative solutions since 1988. Succeeding the late Founding Principal Scott Thompson, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP BD+C, today are AIA and LEED AP Senior Principals Amanda Keating, Blaine Weber, Elizabeth Holland, Jeff Reibman, and Kristen Scott.

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The winner of the 2019 Gold Nugget Merit Award for Best Affordable Housing Community 60 dwelling units/acre or more and the 2018 NAIOP Night of the Stars Affordable Housing Development of the Year is Arbora Court. University Christian Church and Bellwether Housing teamed up to develop the 138,949-square-foot structure with families in mind. Weber Thompson Architects designed 40% of the units to have two or three bedrooms to accommodate formerly homeless families. A central courtyard elevated off the street level and surrounded by family units serves as a private play court, built around a significant tree preserved on-site. The building complies with Evergreen Sustainable Development Standards (ESDS), doing away with the likes of trash chutes—deemed impractical—saving $40,000 in the process.

About SAGE Architectural Alliance

Valerie Thiel, AIA, LEED AP, and Certified Passive House Consultant, founded SAGE in 2010. With MAs in both architecture and structural engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Thiel has over 30 years of experience—20 in senior and special needs housing. Leading SAGE’s sustainable designs alongside her is CFO and CTO Larry Sinnott, AIA, LEED AP.

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SAGE Architectural Alliance designed the Arcadia House Homeless Youth Center in Auburn to serve young people in need, from birth to age 24. Developed by the YMCA and operated by Nexus Youth and Families, it houses a day shelter that converts to a 12-bed overnight emergency shelter. Five three-bedroom apartments give occupants their own bed and bath, sharing a common kitchen and living space with two other youth. Mental health counseling, drug and alcohol treatment, and licensed childcare are also available on-site. Administration offices are also situated on the property. Committed and caring staff help set at-risk youth on a path to self-sufficiency. The project was designed to meet the ESDS, with 50% native plants incorporated into the landscape and low-flow irrigation. It also makes use of water-conserving plumbing fixtures, ENERGY STAR appliances, and LED lights.

About Neiman Taber Architects

Originally founded by David Neiman in 2000 focusing on single-family homes, Neiman Taber Architects now also creates connected interior-exterior spaces in their affordable multi-family projects. Neiman’s good friend David Taber joined the team in 2012, after many years designing custom homes across New York. They work with a team committed to designing livable spaces built for Seattle’s unique landscape, focused on livability, affordability, community, and access to housing for all.

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The firm’s second project as both architect and developer was The Roost on Hiawatha Place S. This efficient design offers the local arts community rents that are significantly lower than other new developments. With many units designed in a loft-style, the 14,477-square-foot structure provides a lot of extra work or living space. Common kitchen and dining spaces, a TV lounge, and a laundry area also foster a sense of community among its residents. It also houses the nonprofit arts organization Amplifier in its commercial space. The project has a 5-star Built Green certification, at just about a third of the conventional apartment energy usage. A rooftop solar array also provides 85-90% of the property’s domestic hot water.

About Mithun

In the legacy of Founder Omer Mithun, who opened discussion for every idea when he started the firm in 1949, Mithun’s 180-strong team functions as “one office, three doors.” The firm works out of three sites in Seattle, San Francisco, and Los Angeles. Leading the collaboration today is President David Goldberg, FAIA, LEED AP BD+C, who has worked on a wide range of corporate, commercial, and educational projects.

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On the site of the former Liberty Bank, the first bank west of the Mississippi River dedicated to serving the African American community, Liberty Bank Building honors a rich history and culture. Mithun designed the 101,646-square-foot structure incorporating elements from the original bank. Bright colors and patterns inspired by Afrocentric culture, as well as work by local artists, graces the walls. The HomeFree demonstration project promotes a healthy lifestyle for its tenants through amenities like bike storage and container gardens. It also features a lot of shared community spaces, from its entry courtyard and workshop spaces to its rooftop terrace play area. The project won the 2020 AIA Washington Council Civic Design Citation Award and the 2019 NAIOP Washington Chapter Night of the Stars Award for Affordable Housing Development of the Year.

About Environmental Works Community Design Center

Environmental Works (EW), a nonprofit Community Design Center founded in 1970, engages with Washington communities to create the spaces they need to succeed. EW’s team provides planning, architecture, landscape architecture, and design services to nonprofits and public agencies. EW prioritizes a collaborative design process that engages the community in critical planning and design decisions about their project’s layout, materials, and appearance. The spaces EW designs reflect its commitment to sustainability, equity, inclusion, and optimizing resources for clients. The firm was honored with the Lewis Mumford Award by Architects, Designers, and Planners for Social Responsibility in 2015 and an Award of Merit from the Washington State Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects for its work on the Edmonds Waterfront Redevelopment in 2021.

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EW designed the 101,000-square-foot Patricia K. and Jackson Heights  buildings, completed in 2020, for the Community House Mental Health Agency. The buildings bring much-needed affordable housing and retail to 23rd and Jackson at the heart of Seattle’s Central District. Patricia K. includes 53 permanent supportive housing units for individuals with chronic mental illness who are exiting homelessness; offices for administration, case management, and supportive services; and a day center providing meals and supportive services to non-residents. The adjacent Jackson Heights adds 74 units of affordable workforce housing — in studio, one- and two-bedroom layouts — and ground-floor retail to the neighborhood. Half the units are reserved for people with longstanding ties to the Central District, in response to the displacement caused by decades of gentrification. Jackson Heights showcases murals and stainless steel art installations by local artist Kemba Opio that celebrate the neighborhood’s Black heritage, and hopes for its future.

About Encore Architects

Inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright’s “Falling Water,” Founding Principal Vince Ferrese, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, dreamt of being an architect from age 10. The Pennsylvania State University Architecture grad established Encore Architects in 2012. Cornell University bachelor’s degree in Architecture (BDA)-holder Chris Nagamine, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, joined the team a year later and now serves as managing principal. Leading alongside them are nine other AIA and LEED AP principal architects: Andrew Hoyer, Blair Stone, Bruce Kinnan, Chris Lamb, Christine Hatcher, Derrick Overbay, Rocky Flores, and Thomas Hemba.

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Located in the “in-between” neighborhood of the Interbay, the Axle establishes itself as the new center of the surrounding neighborhood “spokes.” Encore Architects designed the 150,000-square-foot, 226-unit structure in a “Z”-shape to blend well with the lower skyline around it. This created two triangular courtyards and more façades to see views of the nearby waters through. The LEED Gold project features muted tones that frame the art wall along 15th Avenue West. That combination breathes life into the busy traffic. It was nominated for Multi-Family Residential Urban Development of the Year: more than 100 Units at the 2019 NAIOP Night of the Stars. Zella, another affordable housing project by Encore, was also nominated for this category.

About Baylis Architects

For over four decades, Baylis has designed spaces that fit well with their local, natural, cultural, and aesthetic landscapes. Fresno State University Architecture grad Principal Brian Brand, AIA, has been with the team since its inception. Washington State University BDA-holder Principal Kevin Cleary, AIA, joined the leadership in practicing architecture as a functional art form in 2005. 2018-2019 AIA Seattle President Meredith Everest also joined the team in 2005, rising to the ranks of president and managing partner in 2017. The team continues to build affordable housing projects across the Pacific Northwest.

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“A village evolving over time,” Prescott Wallingford Apartments matches the eclectic spirit of its neighborhood. Nestling in well with the existing community, the four-story building caters to the pedestrian and transit-oriented urban life, complete with street-level commercial space. Baylis Architects designed the LEED Silver and BUILD SMART project, making use of ENERGY STAR appliances across the colorful yet homey structure.

About ARC Architects

Truly an “Architecture Resource Collaborative,” ARC Architects has been impacting communities across the Pacific Northwest since 1976. The current leadership team are architects Jeff Wandasiewicz, Emily Wheeler, Paul Ross Curtis, and Dan Podoll. Creating and renovating affordable housing is important to this firm, and their mission to serve local communities through quality design. Their work has supported many local non-profits and public agencies, including most recently Everett Housing Authority and King County Housing Authority. ARC Architects strive to find the opportunities and strengths of each site and building design, and to serve each unique community and client.

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ARC designed South McClellan Apartments in Rainier Valley to meet the owner’s sustainable design goals (ESDS) and to add quality design at this corner site . The 31-unit structure is just a few blocks from Mount Baker station and serves as a gateway between the residential community and the Mount Baker community hub. Made from modern materials in a refreshing minimalist color palette, the building houses Mt. Baker Housing Association new offices on the ground level, community space at the upper level garden, and interesting projecting bays in its center. Phase 2 of the project involved renovation of 107 existing affordable apartments in Mt. Baker Village.