In 1927, the craftspeople in this building shaped boats by hand. Today, the tools on our desks range from cardboard and X-Acto knives to VR headsets and, lately, AI. As tools and times change, our goal stays the same: to raise the bar on design by engaging our clients in the fun and creativity of the process. Read on for a design workshop at the tip of Point Roberts, a new book on the shelf, a colleague who got her start building treehouses, and seven promises about how we'll use AI.
Read MoreIt's been nearly a year and a half since we first stepped into an empty space on Portage Bay. Today, the DA Seattle Studio feels like home—full of energy, light, and collaborative spirit. The shifting weather, changing light, and constant motion on the water outside our windows offer a quiet, steady source of inspiration. Fittingly, several of our current projects occupy waterfront sites. Read on to learn more about them, and about what's new at DA.
Read MoreIt’s a good thing that the days are getting longer because it is looking like a busy spring here at DA. We have projects breaking ground soon in Seattle, Hood River, Shoreline, and San Juan Island. Others are well under way around the Pacific Northwest, Hawaii, Sun Valley, and even upstate New York. Meanwhile, we are growing our team and building capacity to take on new projects. For more details, read on…
Read MoreAs the days grow longer and the Pacific Northwest comes alive with summer light, we’re excited to share what we’ve been up to. From kicking off construction on an Island retreat to launching some new blog posts that take you behind the scenes of our process, this season brings fresh ideas, inspiring collaborations, and new projects we can’t wait to show you.
Read MoreThe cherry blossoms have bloomed, and we’re excited for higher temperatures in Seattle. Meanwhile, the snow is melting in Lake Tahoe and the landscape is returning to life. At DA, we’re gearing up for new projects in Seattle, the San Juan Islands, and Hood River, Oregon and several that are wrapping up construction in time for summer.
Read MoreThe transition to fall is in full swing and we’re keeping busy with projects in various stages of design and construction as well as experimenting with new technology.
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