Residential architects in Seattle
This page presents an overview of residential architecture in Seattle, WA, part of the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue metropolitan area. ArchitectsList features 87 firms based in Seattle, with a total of 233 published residential projects. The portfolio of work spans from 1930 to 2026 and includes prevalent styles such as modern, contemporary, rustic modern, and minimalist. The projects are situated across a range of locations, including Bainbridge Island, Bellingham, Whidbey Island, Orcas Island, Kirkland, and Spokane.
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Ordered by published work
Hoedemaker Pfeiffer
Cutler Anderson Architects
Heliotrope Architects
skB Architects
Olson Kundig Architects
Atelier Drome
BC&J Architects
Best Practice
Bohlin Cywinski Jackson
Chadbourne + Doss Architects
Coates Design Architects
Designs Northwest Architects
E. Cobb Architects Inc.
FINNE Architects
Floisand Studio
Jim Burton Architects
Johnson Squared Architecture + Planning
Johnston Architects PLLC
Malboeuf Bowie Architecture
Miller | Hull Partnership, LLP
mw | works architecture + design
Prentiss Balance Wickline
Studio Zerbey
Tyler Engle Architects, PSHomes in Seattle
What architects cost in Seattle
Full services · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA| Project | Architect fee | Share of construction |
|---|---|---|
| New custom home, 3,000 SF | $60,000 – $174,000 | 4–13% |
| Whole-house renovation, 2,000 SF | $46,000 – $145,000 | 6–20% |
| Addition, 600 SF | $18,500 – $57,000 | 6–19% |
| ADU or guest house, 700 SF | $18,500 – $55,000 | 6–16% |
Local architect wages from BLS (May 2025); new-home construction runs about $190 per SF in this part of the country (Census). Consultants such as structural engineers are extra. Full breakdown of architect fees in Seattle → · Cost out your own project
Hiring an architect in Seattle
How much does an architect cost in Seattle?
For a 3,000 SF custom new home in the Seattle area, full architectural services typically run $60,000 – $174,000, about 4–13% of construction cost. A 2,000 SF whole-house renovation typically runs $46,000 – $145,000. Estimates come from the Architects List cost tool, built on local BLS wage data and Census construction costs; engineers and other consultants are billed separately.
How many residential architects are listed in Seattle?
There are 87 residential architecture firms listed in Seattle on ArchitectsList.
What styles are common in Seattle homes on Architects List?
The most common styles in the published projects are modern, contemporary, rustic modern, and minimalist, with modern and contemporary being especially prevalent.
What does new home construction cost in the Seattle area?
The median new home construction cost in the Pacific census division, which includes Seattle, is $190 per square foot, according to US Census Survey of Construction data for 2026.
How do I choose a residential architect in Seattle?
Selecting a residential architect involves reviewing the range of published firms and projects to assess their stylistic alignment and experience with the types of residential work and locations relevant to your needs.
Architects by town near Seattle
Bainbridge Island 3 / Bellingham 3 / Whidbey Island 3 / Kirkland 2 / Redmond 2 / Spokane 2