Nothing sparks the imagination quite like a hidden door or a secret room. For adults and children alike, these clever design tricks can be both joyful AND practical.
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You’ve probably heard stories from friends and colleagues. Here are some common expectations that don’t align with the reality of a well-run custom home project.
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Before I had kids, DA designed a large remodel for a couple with two high energy toddlers. I was full of ideas from grad school about ‘modulating space’ and ‘manipulating the ground plane.’
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Let’s say you live in a house that ‘works’ but...it could be a lot better. It’s a common scenario, and the answers aren’t always clear. So what makes a remodel the right choice?
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Whether you’re contemplating a multi-part remodel or building a series of structures over time, a master plan approach may be for you.
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Not sure where to start incorporating sustainable home design into your project? Whether you are remodeling or building from the ground up, it’s best to start planning early.
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If design is a journey, how can it be a great adventure, not an ordeal? Design is a little like travel; there are many ways to take a trip. What's right for you?
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Truckee is growing and we’re excited to be a part of a new theatre project underway!
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So you’re getting ready to work with an architect. Now what? Here are some tips for making the most of the experience.
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One of our goals as a firm is to make a difference by building a thriving, inclusive design community. This effort ranges from supporting local non-profits to featuring emerging artists and hosting neighborhood happy hours.
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You may remember Mya’s chiseled mountain landscapes from our third Artisanal Microlobby installation—since then, we have a new installation – Mya herself has been working in our office, but immersed in a world of her own creation.
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Our office is growing, and this past summer we welcomed Madeline Goryl to DA+. She brings varied experience and interests and has been a great addition to our team. . .
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Building your dream can be a great adventure. Design is an exciting, creative process, and there is nothing quite like seeing your vision take shape. At the same time, tales of cost overruns, construction delays, and complex zoning and building code requirements can be enough to send anyone running to the nearest subdivision.
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We toured a project with a friend, walking from room to room, discussing design features, assessing daylighting, and even drawing on the walls. And neither of us was “there”!? We were in Seattle and our friend was in Sun Valley.
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There’s no such thing as a blank slate. Share where you’re coming from as well as where you want to go. We start many projects with a personal “spatial” history that helps us understand our clients from the inside out. Collect images that resonate for you. Describe a place that remains vivid in your memory many years later.
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We are thrilled to see our recent Ballard remodel in the pages of Gray Magazine—a collaboration with Andy Beers of OreStudios.
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A big thank you to Luxe Magazine for publishing this feature, “Nature and Lake Views Guide the Transformation of a Seattle Family Home,” on our Union Bay project in their Sept/Oct issue.
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We strongly recommend a team approach to the design and construction process and the contractor is obviously a key member of your team. The right contractor can save you time, stress and risk as well as money.
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