Architecture & Design Community
January 2, 2026
What was once an unremarkable backyard garage in Seattle has quietly been transformed into something far more thoughtful. Seattle-based Best Practice Architecture have taken the familiar structure and reworked it into a lofty, light-filled living space that feels calm, modern, and surprisingly generous for its size. Before the renovation, the building was exactly what you […]
November 19, 2025
Some transformations do not come from tearing everything down. Sometimes all it takes is a smart addition in just the right place. For a Seattle based husband and wife team, one an architect and the other a landscape designer, that meant looking straight into their own backyard. Their 1940s home was full of charm but […]
September 1, 2025
In the heart of Seattle’s Capitol Hill, architecture firm HELIOTROPE designed a home that bridges modern living with the charm of its historic surroundings. Created for a couple, an artist and an engineer, the residence balances contemporary style with the character of its neighborhood, offering natural light, a gallery-like interior, and a guest wing that […]
June 5, 2025
Designed in 1958 by architect Charles A. Marsh Jr. for celebrated Seattle artist Alden Mason, this Mid-Century modern home feels like a secret treehouse tucked into the woods near Lake Washington. Recently restored by Nahoko Ueda of Ueda Design Studio, the house delicately blends preservation and innovation. It’s a deeply personal home that continues to […]
13 November 2026
