Business Details
Award-Winning Residential & Commercial Architects in Seattle
Chadbourne + Doss is an architectural firm founded by Lisa and Daren, partners in both life and work, who share a passion for creating architecture that is personal and purposeful. Our approach combines warmth, curiosity, and craftsmanship with a deeply collaborative process centered on enhancing everyday life through design. We specialize in translating client ideas into thoughtfully designed spaces that balance modern aesthetics with practical functionality, prioritizing natural materials and site-specific context. With studios in Seattle, Washington and Astoria, Oregon, we serve clients across the Pacific Northwest and beyond. Recognized by Forbes as one of the top 200 residential architects in the U.S., we maintain a low-overhead model to focus investments directly on client projects.Our process emphasizes clear communication, transparency, and a hands-on approach, delivering spaces that feel intentional, beautiful, and uniquely tailored to each client's needs. We have received accolades from Luxe Magazine and the Seattle American Institute of Architects, but our true motivation lies in collaborating with adventurous clients to create spaces that foster joy and belonging. Our portfolio spans residential and commercial projects, including the Prow House, Viewpoint Residence, and CD Studio, each reflecting our commitment to connecting people with their environments through skilled design rooted in craft and connection.
Services
Residential Architecture
Commercial Design
Collaborative Design Process
Site-Specific Design
Project Management
Modern Aesthetics
Craftsmanship Focus
Space Planning
Highlights and features
- We offer direct, personalized service with one point of contact throughout your project.
- Our low-overhead model prioritizes client investments directly on project quality.
- We maintain a collaborative process with clear communication and strong relationships.
- Our team has received recognition from Forbes and the Seattle American Institute of Architects.
- We specialize in site-specific designs that connect people to their natural surroundings.
What people say
Award-winning design
Collaborative approach
Personalized service
Recognized by Forbes
Beautiful spaces
Services
Residential Architecture
We create custom residential spaces that blend modern aesthetics with functional practicality. Our process focuses on translating client lifestyles into thoughtfully designed homes that connect with their natural surroundings. Each project emphasizes craftsmanship, material authenticity, and site-specific context to deliver spaces that feel both timeless and uniquely personal.
Commercial Design
Our commercial design services craft purposeful work environments that enhance productivity and brand identity. We prioritize spatial efficiency, material quality, and human-centered design principles to create functional yet inspiring spaces. Projects include cafes, offices, and retail environments that reflect client values while optimizing user experience.
Collaborative Design Process
We employ a hands-on, transparent design process centered on client collaboration. From concept through completion, we maintain direct communication and involve clients in key decisions. This approach ensures designs authentically reflect client needs while leveraging our expertise in spatial planning, material selection, and construction best practices.
Site-Specific Design
Our site-specific approach prioritizes environmental harmony in every project. We analyze topography, climate, and cultural context to create buildings that feel naturally integrated with their surroundings. This methodology produces architecture that respects local character while delivering innovative, functional spaces tailored to their unique locations.
Project Management
We provide comprehensive project management services ensuring design integrity throughout construction. Our team coordinates with contractors, monitors timelines and budgets, and maintains quality control. This oversight guarantees that final builds remain true to original concepts while addressing practical considerations through our detail-oriented, hands-on approach.
People
Lisa Chadbourne
Architect & Partner
Lisa combines warmth and technical expertise in creating purposeful spaces. With a focus on client collaboration, she ensures designs reflect both functional needs and emotional connections to place. Her work emphasizes material authenticity and environmental harmony.
Daren Doss
Architect & Partner
Daren brings curiosity and craftsmanship to every project, specializing in translating client visions into built form. His approach balances creativity with practicality, prioritizing spatial relationships and construction quality to deliver spaces that feel both innovative and enduringly functional.
Questions
What architectural styles do you specialize in?
We focus on modern, functional designs that respond to their environment. Our work balances contemporary aesthetics with timeless elements, prioritizing site-specific context and material authenticity over stylistic trends.
Do you work on both residential and commercial projects?
Yes, we handle both residential and commercial architecture. Our portfolio includes homes, offices, cafes, and retail spaces, all approached with the same commitment to purposeful, collaborative design.
How do you involve clients in the design process?
We maintain direct communication throughout projects, using regular consultations and visual tools to ensure client input shapes every design decision. Our one-point-of-contact approach guarantees consistent collaboration from concept to completion.
What areas do you serve?
Based in Seattle and Astoria, we work across the Pacific Northwest and accept select projects beyond the region. Our mobile approach allows flexibility to serve clients wherever their projects require.
What awards have you received?
We've been recognized by Forbes as top 200 U.S. residential architects, received AIA Seattle honors, and earned accolades from Luxe Magazine for our innovative, client-focused design approach.
