Feng shui comes home. Our concept began with the client’s interest in embodying feng shui principles throughout the project. Translating feng shui into architectural decisions led us in logical directions, but it also inspired us toward thoughtful symbolism in materials.
The first new student housing in 52 years. When Michigan State University approached our team, it had been more than five decades since it had built new student housing on campus.
Bringing a residential experience to a retail environment. The Talisman is the first residential project within the Redmond Town Center, a development that houses shopping, offices, parking and a future light rail station.
Old and new seamlessly combine. The Lexington architecturally fits effortlessly into the historic neighborhood; but when one looks closer, it’s clear that the building is new.
Responding to the unique needs of Totem Lake. The Bower is a six-story mixed-use building designed to serve the expanding Totem Lake neighborhood, creating a residential community of high-quality enduring design and increased density.
Bridging History and Modernity in Uptown. Clarendon draws its influence from the nearby Space Needle and the wonderfully crafted structures of the 1962 Seattle World’s Fair, while responding to the energy of Denny Way, and the quiet, tree-lined neighborhood of Warren Ave North.
Mirroring nature, echoing neighbors. Located between Bellevue’s Downtown Park and the lively Old Bellevue Main Street, Blu responds gracefully to both nature and its neighbors.
A Modern Homage to the Pearl District’s Past. As a former industrial district, its working past visually echoes through historic facades, street-facing loading docks, and pioneer-era rail yard sites.
A vacated alley reinvented. This project transformed a long-standing empty site in the heart of Capitol Hill into a vibrant community that connects residents and promotes public interaction. The lot had been vacant for over a decade due to contaminated soils; by reinventing it, we were able to create a form that opened its “arms” to the surrounding urban fabric.
Providing a front porch to community. The Beacon Hill neighborhood is eclectic, with old and new low-rise commercial and residential buildings and single-family homes. By providing efficient units in close proximity to amenities and transportation systems, Jefferson Station is designed in a way that fosters community connections.