A client of mine was looking for a good Architect to consult with concerning the feasibility of a…read moreremodel/expansion of his single story home in Bellevue. He had contacted several Architects who didn't seem to want to be bothered with this small of a project. I recommended Michelle Linden of atelier a+d and she has been stellar. She determined that the addition of a second story is in fact feasible and they have moved into the design phase. As Michelle is just starting her own practice (after working five years for a PNW Architectural firm as a registered architect) she is accommodating and affordable. But don't let that fool you - she knows her craft. She has strong technical, aesthetic and communication skills, all desirable traits in an Architect who is charged with translating ideas and dreams into a built space.

We recently bought a condo that needs a complete remodel. We hired Michelle to draw up the designs…read moreand also to take us throught the permit process. We are thrilled with the plans and are very impressed with how efficiently Michelle guided us through permitting. She took care of every last detail, freeing us to do the work we do best.

I just finished working with Steve on 2 projects for our homes in Kirkland. He made the planning…read moreand permitting process for our upcoming remodels extremely easy from what I felt would be an intimidating and unfamiliar process. (Dealing with city government and forms, etc) Steve is incredibly prompt and works much faster than I'd ever expected for a process like this. He handled everything for us from start to finish, including the permitting process. Within 2 weeks we had full and complete plans in hand and he had the projects submitted to the city for permit approval. I was pleasantly surprised to hear after just 3 weeks that our permits had been approved and issued, the first time around with no modifications or added conditions. This speaks alone to Steve's accuracy, attention to detail and knowledge. He was also very helpful in making suggestions and giving us multiple options during our consultations. We highly recommend him.

Stephen consulted on a extension we had hoped to build adding to our existing home. We found him…read morevery knowledgeable and pleasant to deal with. He asked pertinent questions and provided some great suggestions. He went above and beyond before to do research to confirm that due to zoning requirements, an extension was not an option. It was a pleasure to deal with Stephen.

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.

We wanted to build an 1,100 sf addition to our existing home so that our parents could live with us…read moreto help raise our children. Our goal was to build a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom apartment that included all of the amenities that you'd expect in a house, such as a living room with a fireplace, full kitchen, laundry room, deck and so on. What made this project incredibly complex was the fact that all of this had to be built underneath our existing 2,400 sf house. This came with many constraints because the existing home had to maintain its integrity, we were living there during the construction, yet we had to change the support structure to accommodate the new addition. My wife and I had ideas about what we wanted but knew that this project needed a professional to get it done right. This project was something that could have easily gone wrong in so many ways, especially in the layout. We had the good fortune of coming across Bruce's website online and reached out to him to discuss the project. Bruce immediately stood out from the rest of the architects we had spoken to because of his ideas and vision. He considered what we wanted, analyzed the space, and created a vision for the new home that we absolutely fell in love with! Bruce understood how to use small spaces better than any other architect we met. Bruce used the space in ways that I simply could not have imagined. Because the addition was going to be in the crawl space, his designs took great care to ensure as much light entered the house as possible and that overall, it felt like an open space. Our new addition is so much better designed than our existing home that my wife wants us to move into it, rather than live up above. :) Bruce's value didn't just end at the architecture and design. During construction, we ran into a number of challenges and unforeseen issues that contractors call, "found conditions". Sometimes the issues were because of things that we could not have anticipated and other times, the contractor didn't follow the plan. In these cases, I often looked to Bruce for advice and this is where his decades of experience helped us over and over throughout the project. Bruce was able to come up with creative solutions on the spot while at the same time, he carefully managed the different relationships such that all parties involved were motivated to continue working together. This is a delicate people skill that kept the project on track. All-in-all, Bruce is incredibly skilled with a tremendous amount of experience under his belt. He's very responsive. He's creative. And he's intimately familiar with construction techniques and processes. He was present at the construction site often, to monitor progress and make corrections or changes as necessary, and took opportunities to improve the original design as things unfolded. Simply put, this project would not have been possible with such a phenomenal outcome without Bruce's expertise, ideas, and care. We're so grateful to have met Bruce. Bruce is a cut above the rest. He gave our family a gift that we truly enjoy every day. This new addition to our home has had such a tremendous impact on our quality of life. When construction was complete, our friends and family were absolutely stunned to see how a crawl space full of dirt was completely transformed into a beautiful, modern, light, and full featured home. If you're considering hiring Bruce, I'm more than happy to invite you to visit my home and see what he designed and helped to build. I'm also happy to share all of the drawings and photos of the work Bruce did. Bruce is absolutely top notch and I would hire him again without hesitation.

Bruce was thoughtful about our design and very considerate to our needs. Would use his services…read moreagain ten times over!

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 called for similar services and came to find hey are a specialized niche. Very helpful to refer…read moreme to a contractor proper for me. Very kind and prompt, I hope to use them in the future!

From the owner: BEE Engineers provides comprehensive building envelope & energy services across the Puget Sound…read moreregion and beyond. Our team of licensed professional engineers, energy consultants, CAD drafters, construction consultants, and testing specialists are here to assist you throughout design, construction, and close-out. We provide comprehensive services for efficient, reliable, and sustainable building envelope and energy design solutions, while fostering innovative thinking that informs what spaces will look like, how they will function, and how they will contribute to a resilient future.

Blue Brook Architecture provided me with quality, creative, timely, and reasonably priced design…read moreservice, and was a genuine advocate in my relations with the local permitting authorities. I wholeheartedly recommend this firm.

From the owner: Blue Brook Architecture, Inc. is dedicated to designing efficient, affordable, sustainable…read morebuildings reflecting the unique character of our client and their site. In our opinion, global warming is the most serious threat facing humanity today. Green building, including energy efficient construction, is one of the most significant things we can do to reduce this threat. While most green building measures cost additional money, one of the most powerful tools is efficient design, allowing a building to be smaller while still accomplishing its purpose, which is something we excel at.