Karl Schmidt Architecture, PLLC is a registered design firm that focuses on custom residential and small commercial design projects in the Pacific Northwest. As a residential architect in Seattle, we are dedicated to a rigorous design process that seeks to create innovative and sustainable architectural solutions that consider the uniqueness of site, program and budget both large and small.
KSA has provided a high level design for families, business owners and select developers throughout the Pacific Northwest. Our personalized approach to working with clients makes the process enjoyable, inclusive, and fun. Involvement during the entire process of design through construction is critical to how we work.
KSA has provided a high level design for families, business owners and select developers throughout the Pacific Northwest. Our personalized approach to working with clients makes the process enjoyable, inclusive, and fun. Involvement during the entire process of design through construction is critical to how we work.
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Karl Schmidt Architecture, PLLC was established in Seattle in 2008. The primary focus of the office is on custom single-family residential both new and remodeled. A Northwest native, Karl Schmidt received his professional degree(s) from Washington State University in 1996 and upon graduation received the Henry Adams certificate for excellence in the study of architecture from the American Institute of Architects.
Design and construction projects involve several steps. Typically, projects go through six basic phases. However, on some projects several of these phases may be combined or streamlined based on the limited scope of a project. Full service would include to a degree all the phases listed below.
The owner and architect discuss the requirements for the project (how many rooms, the function of the spaces, etc), testing the fit between owners needs, wants and budget.For new homes and significant Seattle remodeling I send clients home with a questionnaire that poses specific questions that often times clients have not considered.
The owner and architect discuss the requirements for the project (how many rooms, the function of the spaces, etc), testing the fit between owners needs, wants and budget.For new homes and significant Seattle remodeling I send clients home with a questionnaire that poses specific questions that often times clients have not considered.
I would first start out by saying that all projects can benefit from having a Seattle residential architect involved. Even if it is just for a short consultation to ask questions and get advice. I do this all the time for DIY's (Do it Yourselfers) and often times I help broaden the conversation to include things they haven't thought of or even considered.
This existing home is completely re-imaged from a 1940's home into a 21st home for modern living. Plans included reframing the entire house and providing all new building systems. Passive heating and cooling strategies were imployed including natural and cross-ventilation via the use of a thermal chimmney.
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