We love it when we score the cover! You may recall our previous blog posts on this project that was constructed last year for developer Cascade Built. In July of 2011 we showed you some artistic renderings, outlining our vision for this innovative new infill project. Check out this time-lapse video showing the modules as they […]Continue Reading
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21DecQueen Anne project is underway
Another DFA project began construction this week: a whole-house remodel on Queen Anne. Working with The Walton Group, we designed a completely new house within the old envelope. The best feature is the loft kitchen/living area shown to the left. We didn’t skimp on the entry hall either – it will provide a nice experience […]Continue Reading
08Sep23rd Ave SW project starts construction
We designed this 4-house development last year and ground has now been broken. It’s right up the hill from the Youngstown Arts Center in West Seattle. (Driving south on Delridge, go left at SW Oregon, then right up the hill, project is on the left). Here’s how the final project will look: Designing this project […]Continue Reading
24JulCity Council Presentation
How can Seattle’s land use code be improved? The City Council took a tour of selected multi-family projects in Fall 2009 to investigate. Here’s me in front of one of my townhouse projects giving a presentation on behalf of CORA NW (Congress of Residential Architects) to the council’s Land Use Committee.Continue Reading
25MaySeattle’s Design Review Process
Have you ever wondered why some townhouse designs are so ugly? I was interviewed by KUOW for a story that explains a loophole in the City of Seattle’s Design Review process. Go to the link below to hear me wax philosophical about what happens when we allow poor architecture to invade the landscape! Listen to […]Continue Reading
