My husband and I met Terry at the remodeling home show in Seattle in January. We are in the process…read moreof either buying or building a new home, we haven't decided which. We made an appointment to meet at our home which was her request. She showed up late to the appointment claiming she couldn't find the house, but my husband saw her in our driveway. She arrived without a portfolio or other examples of her work. During the meeting, we gave her many ideas of what we were looking for, but she offered us no sketches or other ideas. When she left, she offered to email us a few stock floorplans, but that's been a week and a half and she never emailed them. Oddly enough, she never inquired as to our basic needs in a home, such as number of family members, bedrooms, etc. We feel that we've been slighted due to our budget, even though she told us that she does a number of small projects. We are very disappointed because when we met her at the Remodeling show, she seemed like a very interesting, enthusiastic individual.

i am an interior designer and I have had the pleasure of working with Terry on many projects. She…read moreis extremely professional, knowledgeable about sustainable building, and is a genuinely wonderful person. I highly recommend Terry Phelan.

We had a fantastic experience working with ArchiUS. From start to finish, Uttara, Swati and Josepha…read morewere responsive, detail oriented, and genuinely invested in the success of our project. They offered multiple options for our space that stretched our imagination, but were sensitive to our end goals and the final drawings reflected that. Uttara and Swati's process was transparent and they were available throughout the renovation as needed. They demonstrated patience with us and our contractors and were ready to jump in with design clarification when necessary. As the Interior Designer, Josepha took the time to understand the exact vibe we were aiming for and guided us through fixture and finish selections that truly completed the look of our space. The result reflects our vision perfectly. We would gladly recommend ArchiUS to anyone looking for thoughtful, high quality design, good value and a collaborative process.

I hired ArchiUS to architect and manage an extensive remodel. I was very impressed by their…read moreprofessionalism, creativity, and attention to detail. In this review, I will share my experience of working with them and highlight some of the features of their work that I liked the most. Design Process ArchiUS followed a collaborative and iterative design process that involved me at every stage. Right from the beginning they listened to my needs, preferences, and vision for the house. They presented me with several sketches and models that captured the essence of what I wanted. We iterated the design dozens of time. ArchiUS was patient enough to go through the iterations until I was happy with the designs. They were open to feedback and suggestions all along. ArchiUS drove the permitting process as well which I really appreciate. Construction Management ArchiUS helped me find contractors, structural engineers, survey partners, landscape architects, and many more trades people. ArchiUS were closely involved during the construction phase. Changes in design were inevitable as we discovered new opportunities during the process. Team ArchiUS were creative, agile, and thorough with their changes in design. ArchiUS coordinated some difficult design decisions that had to be made along the way with the engineers, contractors, and other trades people. Finishes selection My project required us to make hundreds of decisions on finishes. Team ArchiUS helped create an inventory and timeline of what decisions needed to be made and by when. The mood boards reflected my taste and were a great starting point for me to start selections. On several occasions ArchiUS did not shy away from asking me to reconsider some of my selections which I really appreciate. Final Outcome I am very happy with the final outcome of the project. The house is beautiful, functional, and comfortable. It reflects my personality and style and suits my lifestyle and needs. It has everything I wanted and more, from the gorgeous kitchen, great outdoor space, cozy bedrooms, elegant bathrooms, and the landscaped garden. It is truly my dream home. Conclusion I would highly recommend Team ArchiUS to anyone who is looking for a reliable, creative, and professional architectural firm. They are experts in their field, and they deliver high-quality work. They demonstrate high work ethic and are easy to work with. They made the whole process of my extensive remodel much easier. Their project management approach is the sweet spot between what complete design and build firms offer (higher cost, higher degree of project management support) and doing everything on your own (lower cost but higher time commitment). I am very grateful to them for helping me turn my vision into reality.

Motionspace was the third architect we worked with on a basement and kitchen remodel. They were…read morealso the best. They were incredibly professional, had great insight, and worked closely with our structural engineering firm. We just finished our remodel and couldn't be happier with the final product.

Nazim and Motionspace were asked to work quickly and meet a nearly impossible deadline required for…read moresubmittal. They met for a site-walk within 48 hours of the request. They worked quickly and made the permit process painless. They met our needed budgets for permits and we look forward to a continuing business relationship.

I was referred to Merrill Design by a contractor. I was trying to change a carport at the end of my…read morehouse to garage. I originally met Jim Merrill in late October 2014, my check was cashed in early November. Two months in I asked that the front of the garage be pushed out 8 feet. This change costed me an additional 1500 dollars. This is just one example of the simple aggravation that Jim Merrill constantly cause me. After the original meeting Jim never took the time to call or meet up with me even after my requests. Long story short. It took from October 2014 to June 2015 to get my plans. The plans I have in my hand now don't have all the changes I asked for, nor do I have a receipt for the engineering work that I paid for. I am simply dumbfounded that such a simple project could take so long, cost so much, take so much of my time trying to keep it moving, and still not be satisfied.

From the owner: Merrill Design, Inc. is a company who will deliver both stylish and structurally sound designs. For…read morea talented Issaqauh, WA Architect who you can count on, look no further and come see us.

To put it plainly, Jinny Park rescued us while in the middle of a painstakingly long process of…read morepulling building permits and everything in between required by the city for approval of our project. Long before we commissioned Jinny for her services, we hired a contractor to redesign the front yard landscape. The contractor suggested that terraced retaining walls and wood stairs with railings would compliment the home. We found his vision to be agreeable, thus he began breaking ground. He assured us that we no longer needed to actively involve ourselves, and that every remaining aspect of the project would be handled and secured by him. Unfortunately, our faith in him was misguided and cost us. As he finished the project, we received a "Notice of Violation" via the city's construction department for lack of requisite building permits. Suffice it to say, we were confounded that the contractor proceeded and finished the job by questionable means. We had no recourse against the dubious contractor, but our luck began to turn when we discovered Jinny through a colleague of hers. The minute we sat down and briefed her of our vexing situation, and while observing her problem-solving acumen, we at last felt as though there was light at the end of the tunnel. She devised a clear and concise plan to remediate the issue with the city that would serve to ultimately close our project. Thrust into a less than ideal situation, her resolve instilled confidence, which was refreshing, especially in the wake of the consternation we experienced prior to meeting Jinny. She attacked our project head on, shouldering all of the responsibilities, including but not limited to -- site plan drawings and revisions, correspondence with city reviewers and inspectors, and maintaining a constant line of communication with us every step of the way. It was by virtue of her attentive nature, expert knowledge of her field, and relentless pursuit that we had at last obtained the city's approval and finalized our project. We cannot speak of Jinny Park highly enough. What I failed to mention is she not only delivers high caliber service, but she is always present, in the moment, whenever she engages with you, kindhearted, and a positive influence to work with! We would not hesitate at all to contact her for future projects!

Thank you Jinny. I was very satisfied with your work. It was my pleasure working with you. I…read morereally appreciate you and Sam Chung. With your hard work, I could save more time. Thank you.

Brandon did a bunch of drafting for a large home in Bellevue that I'm remodeling. Outstanding work,…read moreprompt, and very professional. If you need as-builts, drafting, design and architectural, work he's your man.

From the owner: Cascade Home Design offers Residential Home Design Plans for Custom Homes, Spec Homes, Remodels &…read moreAdditions, ADU's, Garages, Shops etc. CHD works with several Licensed Architects and Structural Engineers to provide your project with the needed for Permit Submittal and Construction.

Mike is undoubtedly talented. We met with him in January of 2016 while looking for an Architect to…read morework with. His reputation in the Issaquah area was great so we wanted to learn more about him and his services. We didn't have him doing any work, just meeting with him to TALK (read: interview) and we were charged $250 dollars for this. I suppose he did email the city and ask for a site plan, but again, not a single bit of work was performed pertaining to us, our property, etc. We own a creative agency, so we are often in very similar situations, and we would never consider charging someone for the opportunity to pitch them our services.

In 2010, as I was approaching sixty years of age, I found an amazing old (and run-down) homestead…read moresite near the southern tip of Puget Sound, and began imagining a house and studio. I've been a designer and fabricator of furniture and sculpture for over forty-five years, so it wasn't difficult to start developing ideas. As I dreamed I began looking around for assistance with the process, and found Artisans Group. I didn't go to Artisans Group looking for an industry-leading eco-home. I came because I saw a couple of their projects and loved the clean modern style Tessa Smith and Randy Foster were putting together. They were realizing designs that seemed to me to be far beyond what other design/build groups were creating. Architecture has been a fascination most of my life, and what I saw in the lines and volumes Tessa was producing was a natural feel for proportions, for minimal and unique details, for the flow of life patterns in a home, and particularly for the play of light, natural and artificial, as it enhances and defines spaces and the experience of living. With Tessa and Artisans I got all of that plus a great experience of collaboration in design, and a house that always surprises me--because it is somehow more "me" than I would have designed by myself. It's a "world house," designed with details and technological solutions that are distinctly European and soundly ecological in a way that just makes sense. The house stays at comfortable temperatures with the air always fresh while using a tenth of the energy of my last house. The biggest surprise was when I moved in and found the experience to be more physically comfortable than I would have--or could have--imagined. The house seems to have its own body temperature, and wears like a glove. The Jewel Box (as we nick-named it during the design process) was designed to be a home and gallery. It has become a museum of my life's work and remains so comfortable and inspiring that I stay home wondering why I would want to be anywhere else. Artisans did it right, and I moved in a month before that sixtieth birthday. Over eight years later I'm still daily grateful that I get to live here. I love this place. -Don Freas (donfreas.com)

After a year of house hunting in the Olympia area to no avail, I reached out to Artisans Group to…read moredesign a home for my family. I ended up finding a not-so-perfect home in the perfect neighborhood and knew I wanted Artisans Group to help with the remodel. This proved to be the best decision I could have made. Throughout the process I always had my expectations met and exceeded, as the team at AG proved to be attentive, genuine, and innovative in their approach to the design of our home. I liked this company so much that after our home was completed, I went to work for them as a designer. Can't say enough good things about Artisans Group, as a client and designer, working with a team that is as passionate about their craft as Artisans Group makes all the difference.