Business Details
Your Trusted Architects for Custom Residential Design in Seattle
At Group3 Architects, we begin every project by deeply understanding our clients' lifestyles and aspirations. Our collaborative process involves engaging conversations to uncover what truly matters to you, translating those insights into inspiring architectural designs. We prioritize proportion, texture, and natural light over fleeting trends, selecting materials and finishes that reflect your personal aesthetic while creating timeless spaces. Our thoughtful approach eliminates visual clutter, focusing on how each space makes you feel.With decades of combined experience, we specialize in crafting custom residential environments that enhance your quality of life through innovative spatial solutions. Our team maintains direct client relationships throughout every project phase, ensuring our designs authentically respond to both site context and human experience. We believe architecture should evoke emotion and create meaningful connections between people and their environments.
Services
Residential Architecture
Home Renovations
Custom Design
Interior Collaboration
Space Optimization
Highlights and features
- We maintain direct client relationships throughout every project phase
- Our designs prioritize proportion, texture, and natural light over trends
- We create spaces that evoke emotional connections with the environment
- Our team combines decades of architectural experience with innovative thinking
- We focus on eliminating visual clutter for enhanced spatial clarity
Services
Residential Architecture
We create custom residential designs that respond to both site context and client needs. Our approach emphasizes natural light integration, material authenticity, and spatial flow. Each project receives personalized attention to develop unique living environments that enhance daily experiences through thoughtful architectural solutions.
Home Renovations
Our renovation expertise transforms existing spaces into modern, functional environments. We specialize in updating mid-century homes while preserving architectural character. Projects focus on improving spatial relationships, incorporating contemporary materials, and optimizing natural light to create refreshed living spaces that meet modern needs.
Custom Design
We develop bespoke architectural solutions that reflect individual client lifestyles. Our process begins with understanding how you live, then crafting spaces that support those patterns. Custom details enhance both aesthetics and functionality, creating environments that feel uniquely personal and thoughtfully resolved.
Interior Collaboration
We work closely with interior designers to ensure cohesive project outcomes. Our collaborative approach maintains design integrity from structural elements through interior finishes. This partnership creates unified spaces where architectural and interior design elements complement each other seamlessly.
Space Optimization
We reconfigure existing spaces to maximize functionality and flow. Our solutions address spatial inefficiencies through strategic layout changes, custom storage solutions, and light-enhancing design elements. The result is more intuitive, comfortable living environments that make the most of available square footage.
People
Anna Mihkels
Architect
Anna Mihkels co-founded Group3 Architects with a focus on client-centered design. Her approach emphasizes understanding how people interact with space to create environments that enhance daily living. With extensive experience in residential architecture, she leads projects that balance creativity with practicality.
Chris Wright
Architect
Chris Wright co-founded Group3 Architects, bringing expertise in spatial design and architectural detailing. He specializes in transforming complex client needs into elegant solutions that prioritize both aesthetics and functionality. His collaborative approach ensures each project reflects the unique character of its occupants.
Questions
What architectural services do you specialize in?
We specialize in custom residential design, home renovations, and space optimization projects throughout Seattle and surrounding areas.
How would you describe your design approach?
Our approach prioritizes natural light, material authenticity, and spatial clarity while creating personalized environments that reflect each client's lifestyle.
Do you work with interior designers?
Yes, we frequently collaborate with interior designers to ensure cohesive design solutions from structural elements through interior finishes.
What types of homes do you work with?
We work with various home styles but have particular expertise in mid-century modern renovations and contemporary custom designs.
How do you begin a new project?
We start by understanding your lifestyle needs through collaborative conversations, then develop design concepts that respond to both your requirements and the site context.
Are you currently accepting new projects?
Yes, we welcome new projects and offer initial consultations to discuss your architectural needs and vision.
