Designs Northwest Architects

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The studio

Designs Northwest Architects is one of the region's leading, architecture, urban design and planning firms, recognized for its innovative exploration of design. Established in 1990, the firm is known for its wide range of experience in complex building types for residential, commercial, and institutional use.

Designs Northwest Architects, responds to the needs of its clients and to the context of each project's surroundings. Principals and Associates are renowned for bringing each commission a fresh spirit, celebrating its distinctive characteristics, and enhancing the experience of daily living, work, and play.

We have earned the reputation of being creative in our approach, responsive to our clients' needs, and capable in our negotiations. Many times the success of a project lies in the ability to find compromises that move the project forward while protecting the project goals. We pride ourselves in helping our clients achieve win-win solutions to the complex issues that now surround most projects.

With a staff of twelve, our professional services include: Architectural Design, Interior Design, Landscape Design, Programming and Space Planning, Urban Design and Planning, Feasibility Studies, and Construction Administration Services. We have completed projects throughout Washington State, working in counties and cities from dense urban areas to rural communities. For all projects, the Partners and Principals provide a high standard of personalized and responsive service from initial planning through completion.

Designs Northwest Architects brings your dream to reality. The scale and complexity of the dream is not important. It can be as simple as a desire to have a kitchen that works and is easy to live in, or as grand as a plan for a new park, school, or place of worship. With the goal of seeing your dream built, we are here to guide and collaborate with you through the design process.

Recognition

  • —2025 Honor Award | American Institute of Architects, Northwest Washington Chapter — Rammed Earth House
  • —2025 Citation Award | American Institute of Architects, Northwest Washington Chapter — Bayshore Drive Residence
  • —2025 Citation Award | American Institute of Architects, Northwest Washington Chapter — Housing Hope Madrona Highlands
  • —2023 Honor Award | American Institute of Architects, Northwest Washington Chapter — Base Camp 49
  • —2023 Citation Award | American Institute of Architects, Northwest Washington Chapter — Shoreline Drive Residence
  • —2021 Merit Award | American Institute of Architects, Northwest Washington Chapter — Little Colt Lane Residence
  • —2021 Citation Award | American Institute of Architects, Northwest Washington Chapter — Woodbluff Lane Residence
  • —2020 Merit Award | American Institute of Architects, Northwest Washington Chapter — Plaza Mixed Use
  • —2020 Merit Award | American Institute of Architects, Northwest Washington Chapter — Mazama Meadow Guest House
  • —2019 Honor Award | American Institute of Architects, Northwest Washington Chapter — Designs Northwest Building
  • —2019 Honor Award | American Institute of Architects, Northwest Washington Chapter — Beach Drive Studio
  • —2019 Merit Award | American Institute of Architects, Northwest Washington Chapter — Mazama Meadow House
  • —2019 Citation Award | American Institute of Architects, Northwest Washington Chapter — Twin Lakes Landing
  • —2016 Merit Award | American Institute of Architects, Northwest Washington Chapter — Cope Gillet Theatre
  • —2016 Citation Award | American Institute of Architects, Northwest Washington Chapter — Camano Island Library
  • —2016 Citation Award | American Institute of Architects, Northwest Washington Chapter — Kirtley Cole
  • —2016 Citation Award | American Institute of Architects, Northwest Washington Chapter — Twin Lakes Landing
  • —2014 Merit Award | American Institute of Architects, Northwest Washington Chapter — Brammer Chapel, Trinity Lutheran College
  • —2014 Merit Award | American Institute of Architects, Northwest Washington Chapter — Saratoga Hill House
  • —2014 Merit Award | American Institute of Architects, Northwest Washington Chapter — Possession Sound Remodel

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