Author Archives: Chris Pardo

Attached below are a few recent schematic designs for a variety of projects we are working on. As you can see project sizes vary from interior design (micro) to large mixed-use buildings (macro). Throughout the scales there is a consistency … Continue reading →

The Wren Residence construction has continued at a steady pace through the holiday season. Below you can see photographs of the demolishion, excavation as well as the forming of the concrete foundation walls. Framing has now begun so the home … Continue reading →

The Wren residence broke ground today in Missoula Montana after receiving its permit this morning. The home set on two in-city infill lots sits just a stones throw away from the the University of Montana. The home is designed to … Continue reading →

The Lid Park Residence now sits across from freeway park in Seattle Washington. The home itself is merely 9′ 6″ wide. Why you ask? During the construction of the I-90 tunnel that now connects Seattle to Mercer Island and Bellevue … Continue reading →

Located on a quiet street just above the Ravenna ravine, Z House creates a private and calming refuge for a fast paced family of four. The clients came with a few simple ideas and an elevated lot that housed an existing … Continue reading →

Located in the Wenatchee Valley the Shorter Residence was an addition to a 1906 apple orchard farm house. The original structure had already been rebuilt by our client on the interior with modern finishes and a minimalist touch. We were … Continue reading →

Recently I had the opportunity to meet a client who is currently developing in the Chicago area. What I didn’t expect is to meet was a developer with so much vision. Over the last few weeks we have collaborated in … Continue reading →

  WithinSodo was completed last month and had it’s grand opening party lastnight. The building is located in Seattle’s SODO neighborhood (south of downtown), which has a long history of industrial yards, warehouses and factories. The Monkey Building is an … Continue reading →

A young couple with a growing family searched for months to find a site to build their new home on.  After many months and numerous near misses, they abandoned conventional channels and approached a homeowner with an oversized lot in … Continue reading →

So I broke down a few months ago and posted about wallpaper so I guess it is that time again. I travel a lot visiting sites and clients overseas and here in the US and have always struggled finding a … Continue reading →