An uplifting finish renovation of Northwest Christian Church’s sanctuary was inspired by the already existing space. The design focused on highlighting the existing structure which featured soaring exposed wood beams and extensive stain-glass windows. The paint, carpet and finishes were selected for cohesive color in a reverent space. ...
Grouparchitect was in need of a new refreshing remodel for the office. The goal was to maximize daylighting and take advantage of the existing views of Lake Union. Existing concrete and wood was sandblasted to become exposed and show the true character of the materials. Materials were creatively repurposed to reduce landfill and extend the life to otherwise landfill-destined elements. Energy efficient lighting is also implemented throughout the office. Partition is a clear-finished OSB, privacy doors with full-lite doors on sliding...
Leilani Apartments adapted its name from the site’s previous occupant, the Leilani Lanes bowling alley. The large site is bounded by a wide range of adjacent uses and scales, necessitating a multiple-building response to reduce bulk and scale as well as to provide ground level open space. The project was completed in 2013 and has since been occupied by residents in the Greenwood area.The exterior has a serene color palette of blues and beige while the interior has a warm...
This prefab residence is one of the option series Grouparchitect collaborated with Method Homes. This home was customized to meet the needs of the homeowners and their unique site. It is located within Seattle’s Ravenna neighborhood. This modular home has (3) bedrooms, (3) bathrooms, spacious living spaces, and a garage and den space partially below grade.The main floor contains custom bench seating and an open living space with bedrooms to the back of the house.The modern and vibrant interior was...
This project was a remodel to the existing kitchen of a Lake Sammaish residence. The original home is classic mid-century kitchen renovated into a modern space with clean lines. This gave way to open the floor plan to connect the living room, dinging and kitchen. The Pental Quartz counter space organized the occupied area gracefully with an operable stove hood by Miele, adjustable to see the Lake Sammamish view.The kitchen has accessibility to the back porch and has two options of...
This project for Phinney Ridge Prefab was the first of the option series, a line of prefabricated modular homes, built in Seattle by Method Homes. This option home series was customized to meet the owner’s needs for a three bedroom plus den, three and a half bath home. Built on a tight urban lot, this home feature a rooftop desk that is provided to catch the territorial views of Green Lake and Mount Rainier.The interiors are clean and modern with...
Plateau 120 is in the midst of design development, there have been a few schematic changes since our last update on the multifamily project. Plateau 120 is a 92-unit apartment building containing 18 affordable housing units and over 14,425 sq ft of retail / office space at the ground level.Adjacent to 228th Avenue and a City of Sammamish drainage pond and a non-fish bearing stream, the western side of the project features close to 10,000 square feet of open space,...
The LIV Apartments is almost ready to welcome new occupants this July! The majority of the remaining project’s amenity spaces and landscaping have been completed, including the planters, pavement designs, roof decks, lounges, and many other features.The accent siding at the gateway entrance has been completed and landscaping is underway. The main walking path to the leasing office and building entry will be completed shortly.The main entrance to the West building is lined with the corten steel planters and walkway...
Good news for Sibling House in 2015! Sibling House is a network of homes that keep siblings together while in foster care and they have grown recently to include 256 homes totaling 752 children and they continue to grow every day. You can learn more about their organization and how to help at www.siblinghouse.org. Their annual fundraising event is coming up on March 21st of this year at the Washington Athletic Club with the theme “Alice in Wonderland”. It’s always...
Exciting news on the Pre-fab home front here at Grouparchitect! The latest collaboration with Method homes is taking shape in the Phinney Ridge neighborhood of Seattle. This Option series house has been in the works for the last few months, and as detailed in previous blog posts progress has been continuing steadily. The most exciting part of a pre-fab project is setting the individual modules onto the foundation and several of our staff (as well as most of the neighbors!) were...
