Langley, WA A concept sketch of a proposed house for a 5 acre park like site in South Whidbey. This property is currently for sale. Grouparchitect is collaborating with Boren Construction to offer a turnkey construction process from initial site purchase to completion of construction....
Clyde Hill, WA The design of this new home was rooted from the beginning in a response to site topography and the restrictive height limit of Clyde Hill. The clients’ desire for living areas bathed in sunlight as well as expansive entertaining spaces led to an open-concept floor plan which focused west towards the territorial views. The home featured a residential elevator, a substantial basement with entertainment and fitness areas, and a secluded master suite on the upper floor....
Renton, Washington This 800 square foot detached accessory dwelling unit was designed to meet the city of Renton’s requirements for accessory dwelling units. Designed in conjunction with a new primary residence, it’s sited in the back of the rear yard to preserve as much of the rear yard open space as possible and contains a floor plan layout tailored to the owners needs and requirements....
Seattle, WA Developed in collaboration with Method Homes during the initial phases of Covid-19, these temporary housing prefabricated modules were designed for efficient immediate production housing for first responders and displaced or isolated residents. Three module types we developed. A bedroom module, a restroom module, and a self-contained two-unit bedroom with private bathroom module that could be expanded and connected in various configurations. Post Covid-19, these units could be repurposed for temporary or short-term workforce housing. Grouparchitect Team: Scott Labenz AIA LEED,...
Seattle, WA Located in Seattle’s Queen Anne neighborhood, this prefabricated modular homed based on our Option Series 2.1 with Method Homes was customized to meet the needs of the homeowners and their unique site. A few highlights of the modifications include adding an upper level deck off the bedrooms and cantilevering the primary suite to create a covered outdoor space below off the living and kitchen area. Grouparchitect Team: Scott LaBenz AIA LEED AP, Adriana Moledo...
Santa Cruz, CA Developed in a partnership with modular builder Method Homes, this project aimed to provide an affordable and elegant housing solution for families residing on the UC Santa Cruz campus. Working within modular building constraints Grouparchitect worked to provide a variety of unit options with access to outdoor spaces allowing for both private and shared recreation space to promote a sense of community. Client: Capstone Development Grouparchitect Team: Scott LaBenz AIA, LEED AP, Gavin Erickson AIA, CPHC David Edwards AIA Modular Contractor: Method...
Mossyrock, WA This proposed home in Mossyrock, Washington consists of a three level five bedroom home with a detached garage and guest quarters. The structural walls, designed on a panelized layout, are to be precast concrete panels with internal insulation allowing for exposed concrete finishes on both the interior and exterior. While designed with passive solar elements such as locating most of the glazing orientated to the south with a large roof overhang, a radiant hydronic in slab heat system will...
Los Gatos, CA This Mission Style-inspired twist on a modern farmhouse aesthetic was designed to meet the owners desire for a clean, minimally detailed modern home while at the same time fitting into it’s traditional neighborhood of older homes and associated CC&Rs. In order to limit the construction schedule this four bedroom, three and a half bath home was designed for offsite modular construction. Site built components include a two car garage and backyard pool....
Seattle, WA This 330 square foot detached accessory dwelling unit (DADU) was designed for additional guest quarters for visiting out of town family. An existing outbuilding, nonconforming to current zoning, will to be converted and expanded while preserving more of the rear yard than would be allowed in a new building....
Santa Cruz, CA Located in Santa Cruz, California, this Option Series prefabricated modular home was customized to meet the needs of the homeowners and their unique site. While the site itself was quite large, the buildable area was quite limited due to steep slopes and required tree preservation areas. The home was nested into the hillside creating a daylight basement for a site-built garage and lower level upon which the four module, two-level home is placed. A few highlights of the...
