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.

Nina has been helping me with a home remodeling project. This is no ordinary undertaking, to say…read morethe least. There are many constraints due to the current layout of the building which resulted from several changes for the past dozen of decades. She swiftly tackled these challenges and her design recommendations spoke for a great deal of skills and experience - we ended up with practical and refreshing design, while still preserving the home's historical characters. Lastly, Nina has always been effective and efficient in coordinating with engineering and city's building permit department. Her in-depth knowledge in local zoning and building codes saved me from unnecessary overheads. I'm glad to have the chance working with Nina and won't hesitate to hire Island Architecture again for future projects!

Nina is prompt and responsive. She helped me get my plans approved and asked the city all the…read moredifficult questions I would never have though about. I highly recommend her. I will use her for all of my future projects

Great company to work with! Great group of talented individuals that care about the individuals…read morevision for the project.

Amazing Outstanding company, they helped me obtain my permit in Bellevue, WA they carefully…read morelistened to the details of my project discussed with me what I want to do and suggested alternatives which really gave me some other ideas after few reviews with the city the permit approved and issued. Rihanna and Anna work always amazing and outstanding, price is the best for the quality received and guaranteed to obtain your permit with them, I am recommending them to my friends and family and to anyone that want to make the process of obtaining a permit easy.

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.

Joel drew up the plans for our swim spa building and was quick and did a great job. Even handled a…read moreproblem with Snohomish County Health district holding up our permit while we were on vacation. Super job.

From the owner: Practical Architecture - meeting your wants and needs, and giving contractors the information they…read moreneed to get to work. Feasibility Reviews & Studies Code & Permitting Assistance Public & Commercial Projects Residential Projects 3rd Party Document Review Project Administration Construction Site Visits Applying my decades of experience to help you meet your needs