Insightful site analyses, shrewd land use and building code studies, and strategic problem solving provide feasibility studies that allow owners and developers to apprehend the possibilities and challenges of a property, and make informed decisions about moving forward. Feasibility studies are summarized into clear graphic diagrams that are thorough and easy to understand.

More information on development feasibility studies may be found here.
More information on residential feasibility studies may be found here.

BUILD collaboratively guides projects through all phases of design including information research & gathering, schematic design (SD), design development (DD), permit documents and acquisition, and construction documents (CDs). Our scientific approach to design is based on our history of developing and building our own projects.

More information on the process of development design may be found here.
More information on the process of residential design may be found here.

A combination of high-level strategizing and creative brainstorming allows BUILD to explore broader scope development, and produce new and unforeseen design possibilities at the master planning level. The success of these packages rests on BUILD’s knowledge of land use codes, our long-standing relationships with expert consultants, and our effectiveness in coordinating with jurisdictions.
We play well with others.

Examples of BUILD’s master planning may be found here and here.

The BUILD team includes landscape designers which means landscape and hardscape packages can be seamlessly integrated within architectural projects. Our landscape design strategies are focused on regionalism, sustainability, and harmony with the natural and built environments. Our expertise and commitment don’t end at the building edge.

Examples of BUILD’s master planning may be found here and here.

BUILD’s project management capabilities stem directly from our experience developing and building our own projects. Services range from construction pricing and cost tracking, schedule engineering, GC and trade coordination, and quality control, as well as effective coordination with owner’s reps and financial institutions. We’re architects who think like builders, bankers, and developers.

With 15 years of design-build experience, BUILD is extremely knowledgeable on the job site. Our construction administration services include site coordination, GC and trade coordination, cost tracking, and quality control. We named our firm BUILD for a reason, and our objective is to deliver a built product.

BUILD takes pride in understanding the details and nuances of land use and building codes. An in-depth knowledge of codes, paired with a long history of permitting and construction applications allows us to optimize the code and find opportunities within the limitations. We’ve navigated through and obtained just about every type of land use and building permit that exists, and we apply creative problem solving to each and every situation.

Our attention to detail, aptitude for tracking information, and ability to turn complexity into harmony allows us to generate informed and thoughtful specification packages for a project. BUILD’s specification expertise includes materials & finishes, appliances, plumbing fixtures, electrical and lighting fixtures, and hardware packages. We produce clear specification packages that are easy to understand, allowing owners and developers to make sensible, inspiring decisions.

BUILD revels in putting together aesthetically pleasing, cost-effective, and timeless interior material palettes. Our knowledge and expertise with the architecture of a project allows us to create a seamless transition to the interior design. Our interior packages include researching, gathering, presenting, and curating appropriate materials, surfaces, and finishes for the interiors of a project.

Creating beautiful graphic design material for the purposes of concept exploration, branding, or marketing is a natural extension of what we do as architects and designers. BUILD’s marketing packages range from branding concepts for new projects/products, to realtor sales cut sheets, and everything in between. If it’s visual, we’re trained, experienced, and ready.

Partner + Founder

Kevin is the founder of BUILD llc. Under his leadership the firm has expanded its portfolio to include complex master planning projects, such as Sisters Woodlands in Oregon. Kevin is deeply involved in every aspect of the company, and is skilled at seeing the minute details, balancing the myriad stakeholders and forces at work on every project, and artfully and quickly analyzing, digesting, and crafting a strategy to achieve a desired result. Kevin’s ability to find the sensible pathway through the difficult is remarkable. In his spare time, Kevin enjoys outdoor fitness, coaching soccer, and making memories with his wife, two sons, and two hounds.

Education

Master of Architecture, University of Kansas

Bachelor of Science, Structural Engineering, University of Kansas

Partner

Andrew joined BUILD in 2001; since then he has served as design lead on an array of single-family, multi-family, and commercial projects. In addition to rigor, clarity, and poetics, Andrew’s work is shaped by his calm and focused demeanor, and delivering value-based results. As a senior partner, Andrew deftly moderates internal team and client discussions, which result in a strong sense of shared purpose. He also leads BUILD’s outreach efforts, the BUILD Online Magazine, and the firm’s rigorous documentation program. Andrew is a visiting critic for the University of Washington College of Built Environments, and in his spare time he may be found making photographs, and traveling the world with his family.

Education

Master of Architecture, Columbia University Graduate School of Architecture, Planning & Preservation

Bachelor of Architecture, Washington State University

Bachelor of Science, Architecture, Washington State University

Partner

Justin is a big-picture thinker whose understanding of both built and natural environments informs his holistic approach to architecture. With a background in forestry and wildlife biology, he integrates ecological awareness with design/build experience to create buildings and landscapes that endure. His early work included research in Canada on sea lamprey and aquatic systems, experimentation with aquaponics, and contributions to the Circular City + Living Systems Lab at the University of Washington, where he explored strategies for sustainable urban futures.

Education

Master of Architecture, University of Washington

Bachelor of Science, Wildlife and Fisheries Biology, University of Vermont

Partner

Nicco is guided by a deep passion for the outdoors and a formal education in design and ecology. He brings a holistic approach to architecture that prioritizes ecological value alongside human health. Having grown up in Italy and speaking four languages, his multicultural experience has shaped an appreciation for family, culture, and food, and for the ways in which the natural and built environments must intersect to create resilient places for generations to come.

Education

Master of Architecture, University of Washington

Master of Landscape Architecture, University of Washington

Bachelor of Art, Architecture, Minor in Marine Science, University of San Diego

Sisters Habitat for Humanity is part of a global, nonprofit housing organization that builds homes, communities, and hope. Sisters Habitat is dedicated to eliminating substandard housing locally and worldwide, and strives to provide decent and affordable places to live in dignity and safety for everyone. They do this, in part, by constructing, rehabilitating, and preserving homes.

Bike Works is a Seattle based non-profit organization working to empower youth, build community, and promote environmental stewardship through the bicycle. Their extensive youth and adult programming, and commitment to fostering inclusive, diverse and supportive spaces, provides a place for the community to learn and grow together.

RootedHomes, a Community Land Trust model, provides access for first-time homebuyers in Central Oregon. In a first of its kind pilot program, in collaboration with the Sisters Woodlands development and Sisters School District, Rooted has completed their process of selecting an eligible Sisters teacher for the purchase of an Elder Cottage.

North Star Cycling Club has a simple goal: to get melanated people on bicycles in order to build a beloved community and be the radical, justice-focused conscience of cycling. They do this by knocking down the barriers to cycling, building community, and uplifting BIPOC riders to support their physical and mental health.

The Tilth Alliance Youth Garden Works program engages with youth who are experiencing food scarcity, housing instability, involvement with the juvenile justice system, or greater than average barriers to employment. The program helps youth achieve educational, financial and employment goals, and encourages them to build strong relationships with peers, adult staff, and volunteers.

Coyote Central’s mission is to spark creativity in young people by providing the tools and guidance with which to build their skills and forge their futures. Their vision is for an equitable world powered by curiosity, creativity, and collaboration.

On the top of Queen Anne Hill, the Queen Anne Community Center is a hub of fun, learning, recreation and leisure for people of all ages. It is a place that fosters a true sense of community, as many neighborhood residents are involved in the center as volunteers, coaches, instructors, and participants.

Green Lake Community Center is situated on the east side of Seattle's popular Green Lake Park. The park is surrounded by a residential and business district, but the biggest attraction is the lake itself, which provides space to jog, walk or wheel around the 2.8-mile path that encircles the body of water.