Josh Architects

Sneak Peek // The view from this corner of the house has become a lot more interesting since construction started.

Swipe to see the before! The new opening to the hallway sits about where the old arched opening was.

Builder: R&R PNW Construction

Whether you are a homeowner, builder, or architect, you will be faced with the energy code if you’re doing a building project in Seattle (or anywhere in Washington).

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West Seattle Upper Addition // We added two dormers to create additional bathrooms, bedrooms, and a work-from-home space for the growing family.

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See more project photos here: https://www.josharch.com/west-seattle-upper-addition

Leaving framing members exposed creates fun opportunies for custom design solutions. The void between this wall and rafters, for example, conceal the fixtures that create the ambient light.

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Capitol Hill Residence // Our care and attention to detail extend to bedrooms, too. This kids’ room, for example, is polished without feeling too formal.

See more project photos here: https://www.josharch.com/capitol-hill-residence

We usually don’t think of roofs being made out of wood, but here’s one (of many) in one of the harshest environments in the world. It is simply overlapping wood planks with a coat of paint.

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Greenlake Kitchen // These structural columns (beautiful in their own right) replaced a handful of walls, opening the dining room up to the kitchen and living room.

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See more project photos here: https://www.josharch.com/greenlake-kitchen

I am excited to see what the future will bring, but I expect to shape that future instead of artificial intelligence doing it for me.

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Laurelhurst Bungalow // The wall tile — with rich, warm tones and a bit of texture — offsets all of the bathroom’s white finishes and fixtures.

See more project photos here: https://www.josharch.com/laurelhurst-bungalow