Seattle-based SHED believes in architecture that solves problems. In partnership with our clients, consultants and contractors, we strive to realize work that is resource efficient, pragmatic and original.

The following beliefs are the foundation of their design approach:

We believe that architecture is a practical art.

We believe that a pragmatic approach yields progressive design solutions.

We believe that buildings must use resources wisely.

We believe that architecture must sustain the way people live, work and play.

This approach strives to create work with the following qualities:

Design solutions consider site, climate, material, light, and space holistically.

Design solutions use resources efficiently over the long term.

Design solutions are purposeful in their use of material, light and space.

Design solutions are more than the sum of their parts.

Design solutions are direct and durable.

Design solutions support the life of the client.

They are committed to designing projects that meet the highest expectations of clients and highest design standards of economy, efficiency and quality.

Before & After: After 70 Years, a Seattle Midcentury Finally Reaches Its Full Potential
SHED architecture returns a 1958 home by local legend Al Bumgardner to its rightful glory.
Before & After: A Couple Crack Open a Cramped Brick House on a Washington Oyster Farm
SHED Architecture + Design refreshes a Kitsap Peninsula home by taking down walls, doubling down on dormers, and polishing up its...
Before & After: A Timeworn Midcentury Home Gets a Reverent Renovation
SHED Architecture + Design preserves the character of a 1959 dwelling in Washington while streamlining the plan, enlarging the...
Before & After: Clever Changes Bring Out the Charm in a 1920s Seattle Bungalow
SHED Architecture & Design fine-tunes the home’s floor plan—and then knits it all together with custom casework.
Before & After: A Remodel Brings a Famous Cartoonist’s Former Home Back to Life
This Seattle house high above Lake Washington once belonged to illustrator Irwin Caplan.
6 Northern California Prefab Homes With Verdant Forest Vibes
Perched lightly on the land, these prefab homes celebrate the beautiful landscapes of Northern California.
Top 5 Homes of the Week That Bring Lofts to New Heights
These modern loft designs are a step above the rest.
A Midcentury Ranch Home Is Totally Transformed in Seattle
After being buried under layers of haphazard renovations, a 1959 Seattle ranch finally reaches its maximum potential.
Top 5 Homes of the Week With Cozy, Modern Fireplaces
Sparks are flying in these modern fireplace designs.
A Washington Horse Stable Becomes a Flexible Artist's Studio
This 760-square-foot stable outside Seattle was converted into an artist's studio, guest bedroom, and more.
Before & After: Two Game-Changing Kitchen Renovations by a Seattle Studio
SHED Architecture & Design doesn't shy away from the challenge of an extensive kitchen revamp.
You’d Never Guess This Japanese-Style Home in Tiburon Is a Kit House
More Japanese minka than Sears, Roebuck & Co., a kit home in the Bay Area—complete with a meditation room—provides the right...
The Everyday Carry of an Architect: Kara Greenetz of Shed
“Being somewhat new to the profession of architecture, I’ve learned to depend on certain handy resources.” - Kara Greenetz
Tiny 1920s Garage Transformed Into a Charming Studio
A dilapidated auto shop in Seattle is reborn as an efficient studio rental.
A New Slant
In Seattle, where others saw only a severe slope and lack of municipal hookups, one couple spotted their ticket to their dream...
Bedroom Addition in Seattle
Growing families can quickly outgrow the homes purchased when the couple was just a twosome.