* I've posted this before, but then when I search for architects, it doesn't even come up, so I'm trying it again - in answer to the question. Sorry to repeat myself, but it's info worth knowing,... More

* I've posted this before, but then when I search for architects, it doesn't even come up, so I'm trying it again - in answer to the question. Sorry to repeat myself, but it's info worth knowing, and I don't know whyit's not turning up, even though I've posted it before.* I know a great architect. Actually, I've been married to him for 13 years, and I just think he's great - personally and professionally. As an architect, his strength is really in his ability to listen to what you actually need, how you actually live. (He'll ask you where you like to read the paper, and make sure there's somewhere to "toss it" when you're done so that it doesn't get in the way and annoy you.) His design sense is very modern, but inspired by the down-home comfort of things like old farm houses, and spaces to gather and relax. After finishing architecture school, we actually went and lived in Denmark so that he could study Danish modern design - specifically furniture - and that informs all of his design. He is also LEEDS certified (environmentally correct architecture) and passionate about sustainability - because not only is it better for the environment, it makes the cost of running a home MUCH cheaper. So, he's pretty fabulous. He's also a great guy. And, when you're talking about doing something as intimate as building a home (the foundation for your life) personal chemistry with your architect really matters. More than you'd think. He's part of a small firm of architects (all of whom I would describe very much like I just described him) and they have done a TON of homes - from multi-million dollar mansions to small simple artist residences, cabins etc.... They don't have a particular "look" or style, they design just for YOU. Their website is www.tca-inc.com, and you can see a lot of their homes, some of which my husband designed (look especially at the Fauvre residence in California - a house built on no land, just over the water, it's pretty cool.) Their phone number is 206-522-3830. Hope that helps.
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I just wrote a lengthy review of these guys, so I'll make this one short. When you are designing a house for yourself, you want designers who design for YOU and YOUR lifestyle, not just for how the... More

I just wrote a lengthy review of these guys, so I'll make this one short. When you are designing a house for yourself, you want designers who design for YOU and YOUR lifestyle, not just for how the house will look in pictures for books and magazines. These guys - trained both here and in Europe - are the kind of designers that get to know you, how you live, what you want and need, and then design beautiful structures that are as artistic as they are functional. They have designed tons of homes in the area, ranging from multi-million dollar mansions to small "normal people" houses and remodels. But, because a portion of their practice is large scale municipal properties, they have the systems in place for it to run like a well-oiled machine. They are nice, honest, talented, visionary and friendly. They'll get a beautiful home, and a fulfilling process. (Full discalimer, I'm married to one of them, Myles, and get more respect for his skill as an architect and integiry as a human being every day....). Their website is www.tca-inc.com, phone, 206-522-3830.
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I know a great architect. Actually, I've been married to him for 13 years, and I just think he's great - personally and professionally. As an architect, his strength is really in his ability to... More

I know a great architect. Actually, I've been married to him for 13 years, and I just think he's great - personally and professionally. As an architect, his strength is really in his ability to listen to what you actually need, how you actually live. (He'll ask you where you like to read the paper, and make sure there's somewhere to "toss it" when you're done so that it doesn't get in the way and annoy you.) His design sense is very modern, but inspired by the down-home comfort of things like old farm houses, and spaces to gather and relax. After finishing architecture school, we actually went and lived in Denmark so that he could study Danish modern design - specifically furniture - and that informs all of his design. He is also LEEDS certified (environmentally correct architecture) and passionate about sustainability - because not only is it better for the environment, it makes the cost of running a home MUCH cheaper. So, he's pretty fabulous. He's also a great guy. And, when you're talking about doing something as intimate as building a home (the foundation for your life) personal chemistry with your architect really matters. More than you'd think. He's part of a small firm of architects (all of whom I would describe very much like I just described him) and they have done a TON of homes - from multi-million dollar mansions to small simple artist residences, cabins etc.... They don't have a particular "look" or style, they design just for YOU. Their website is www.tca-inc.com, and you can see a lot of their homes, some of which my husband designed (look especially at the Fauvre residence in California - a house built on no land, just over the water, it's pretty cool.) Their phone number is 206-522-3830. Hope that helps.
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