The studio
Grouparchitect was founded by Brian Palidar in 2003 with an initial focus on providing
project-oriented, client focused, efficient solutions to a wide variety of commercial clients.
Our practice has evolved to include all shapes and sizes of projects without compromising
personalized service, and the firm likewise has grown to include a wide range of talented
professionals who contribute to making all projects a success. Custom homes as well as
small residential remodels and additions, commercial and mixed use buildings, and nonprofit
development are encompassed within our portfolio of clients and projects.
Recognition
- —2026 Best of Houzz – Powered by Houzz Pro
- —2026 Sunset Western Home & Design Awards, Residential Architecture
- —2026 Best of Houzz Award for Design
- —2025 Nana Awards Honorable Mention — Beat Mountain Home
- —2024 Nana Awards Best Patio – Silver
- —2024 Built Green Certificate of Merit
- —2019 Best of Houzz Award
- —2017 Best of Houzz Award
- —2015 Excellence in Construction Award – Historical Preservation/Restoration, Associated Builders and Contractors
- —2015 Best of Houzz Award
- —2014 Best of Houzz Award
- —2013 Best of Houzz Award
- —2012 Outstanding Design Award, City of Redmond’s Excellence in Design Awards
- —2026 Sunset Western Home & Design Awards — Mountainside Yoga Studio
- —Mtn Home Honorable Mention by Nana Awards 2025 — Snowflake Lodge
- —2025 Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards Nomination — Outbound Mammoth
- —2024 NanaWall NanaAwards Project and Design Competition Finalist - Best Porch / Deck — Laurelhurst Deck Remodel
- —2024 NanaWall NanaAwards Project and Design Competition Finalist - Best Patio Project — Woodbee House
- —2024 Built Green 4-Star Rating — CRU at Willows
- —2024 Built Green 4-Star Rating — Clara Apartments
- —2020 Best Of Houzz Design and Customer Service Award