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2026 Sunset Western Home & Design Awards

Grouparchitect 2026 Sunset Western Home & Design Awards Winner

Grouparchitect was selected along with four other firms with projects so unique and outstanding Sunset Magazine created a new category, Mountain Magic.  Mountainside Yoga Studio was selected and awarded "Best Snowbound Yoga Studio" and will be featured in Sunset Magazine's April/May 2026 print, digital and social media. This free-standing yoga studio is set amongst the trees near Lake Tahoe, CA. Its heavy timber framing and rich material palette reflects the surrounding mountains. A large deck allows the yoga classes to spill...

cottage development

Kirkland Cottages Complete

Kirkland Cottages are complete and on the market! These three-bedroom, three-bathroom, 1,700 sf homes are located in a walkable neighborhood close to downtown Kirkland.  The overall design of this cottage home community balances shared walkways and landscaping while addressing privacy for individual cottages.  In keeping with the surrounding community, each cottage is two-stories and designed with modern stylizing of a craftsman look with wood accents, stone cladding, traditional trims and private one-car garages. Two thoughtfully designed cottages – one at the...

2025 NanaAwards Honorable Mention

Nana Awards 2025 – Snowflake Lodge Awarded Mtn Home Honorable Mention

Built in the remote beauty of the Cascade Mountains Snowflake Lodge is a prefabricated modular vacation home built for a “ski-in and ski-out” lifestyle.  The vision for the space was to create an all-season covered deck that includes soft seating and a hot tub using NanaWall to maximize views and a connection to the outdoors. The Snowflake Lodge construction team included, Dowbuilt, Method Homes, and Ashley & Vance Engineering.           ...

SEDU apartments

Clara SEDUs Project Solves Challenging Program Needs

Clara is a multi-unit small efficiency dwelling unit (SEDU) building in the University District neighborhood of Seattle.  Intended for student housing solutions near campus, the project maximizes units while creating a vibrant community environment.  The building is designed around a central courtyard and includes interior amenity rooms for gathering and studying as well as a roof top deck accessible to all residents. Unique features of this project include a prominent stair in each wing of the building that can be accessed...

Laurelhurst Residence Completion

This beautiful 4,200 square foot new construction custom home reflects the client’s gregarious personality while complementing the established neighborhood of Laurelhurst.  Traditional craftsman style details set the mood, but the space is all modern – with an intuitive flow, creative pallet of modern materials, and clear views across multiple rooms. This residence featured a 1700 bottle cellar addition that would retain the craftsman detailing and archways of their home while making a social space for wine tasting and viewing.  The expansion...