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Laurelhurst Wine Room

by OSC
January 2, 2005

Seattle, WA A former client needed an expanded space to accommodate a growing passion for wine collection. Having outgrown their original 600 bottle capacity cellar, Grouparchitect worked with them to design a 1700 bottle cellar that would retain the craftsman detailing and archways of their home while making a social space for wine tasting and viewing. The remodel reused original features such as the slate flooring, while integrating new elements such as the Ann Sacks custom color mix accent glass tile....

Distillery Lofts Tenant Improvement

by OSC
September 1, 2003

Seattle, WA Grouparchitect refreshed an existing office space in the Distillery Lofts Building in the Westlake neighborhood in order to become the next home for our design firm. Maximizing daylighting was key in order to take advantage of existing views to the east of Lake Union. Existing concrete and wood structure was sandblasted to remove years of wear and layers of paint to expose the true character of the materials. Elsewhere, project samples and site mockup materials were creatively repurposed to...

Ravenna Option 3.2

by OSC
January 2, 2001

Seattle, WA Located in Seattle’s Ravenna neighborhood, this Option Series 3.2 was customized to meet the needs of the homeowners and their unique site. A few highlights of the modifications include enclosing the back porch to provide an additional bedroom, widening all interior doors, creating a dedicated larger laundry room, adding a large pantry and built-in cubbies and bench seating. General Contractor: Method Contracting LLC Grouparchitect Team: Scott LaBenz AIA LEED AP, Gavin Erickson, Christina Price Structural Engineer: LFD Structural Engineering Interior Designer: Miller Interior...

Leschi Custom Prefab

by OSC
January 1, 2001

Seattle, WA Located in the Leschi neighborhood of Seattle Washington, this Option Series prefabricated modular home was customized to meet the needs of the client and site. A lower-level site built accessory dwelling unit with its own entry is proposed below a two-level prefabricated modular home. Decks are cantilevered on all levels on view side of the home allowing for indoor-outdoor living on all levels including the accessory dwelling unit. A small backyard patio with outdoor shower and hot tub creates...

Maple Leaf ADU

by Grouparchitect
December 4, 2000

Seattle, WA A remodel to an existing residence in Seattle’s Maple Leaf neighborhood to convert an existing basement into an accessory dwelling unit.  Basement laundry and mechanical partitioned as a separate shared area with the main residence above. Grouparchitect Team: Emily McNichols AIA LEED AP Homes...

Interbay Overlook Residence

by Grouparchitect
December 2, 2000

Seattle, WA Located in Seattle’s Queen Anne neighborhood, this small brick home is planned to be modernized and upgraded with an new open floor plan.  The existing hip roof is replaced with a shed roof vaulting up to the western view of Interbay and Elliott Bay beyond.  A terrace garage was added into the hillside creating additional outdoor gathering and entertaining space while converting the existing garage into a workout and workshop space. Grouparchitect Team: Scott LaBenz AIA LEED AP, Adriana Moledo Structural:...

Magnolia Garage

by OSC
September 1, 2000

Seattle, WA This new detached two car garage in Seattle’s Magnolia neighborhood was inspired by the adjacent brick Tudor single family home on the same lot. The homeowners desired a new garage and workshop space to replace a small deteriorating structure that was almost unusable. Details include plenty of natural light with windows on three sides, thin brick veneer and eave and gutter detailing to match the primary residence. Project Brochure Project Sheet...

West Seattle Custom Prefab

by OSC
April 1, 2000

Seattle, WA A new custom home proposed for a rare vacant lot in West Seattle on a challenging hillside parcel overlooking Alki Beach.  The challenges of this site made this project an ideal candidate for offsite modular construction.  The home is designed in multiple modules that will be placed on a site built foundation.  Features of the home include an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) at the lower level and a flip on the convention bedroom/living space layout to place the kitchen...

Eastlake Prefab

by OSC
March 20, 2000

Seattle, WA This custom prefab/modular home will be located in the Eastlake neighborhood of Seattle. Project features include exposed structural steel beams on the living level, large sliding window walls to open the house up to lake views and a large rooftop deck complete with an outdoor kitchen....

Meridian Avenue DADU

by Grouparchitect
February 21, 2000

Seattle, WA A new detached accessory dwelling unit in North Seattle within walking distance of North Seattle College.  The main residence has recently been remodeled and this DADU is designed to match the exterior detailing and finishes of the main residence. Grouparchitect Team: Scott LaBenz AIA LEED AP, Bryan Washko, Rober Okazaki AIA Structural Engineer:  Harriott Valentine Engineers Inc...