They were great to work with, fast, flexible and very conscientious. I had my plans within days…read more Thank you!!

I recently needed measurements for my kitchen remodel and called on Michael. I couldn't be happier…read morewith the result, a very detailed kitchen plan, showing the measurements and position of countertops, appliances, sink and storage. This plan will help me determine the materials I need to purchase and how much I need. Michael was quick and efficient. Would highly recommend.

In 2010, as I was approaching sixty years of age, I found an amazing old (and run-down) homestead…read moresite near the southern tip of Puget Sound, and began imagining a house and studio. I've been a designer and fabricator of furniture and sculpture for over forty-five years, so it wasn't difficult to start developing ideas. As I dreamed I began looking around for assistance with the process, and found Artisans Group. I didn't go to Artisans Group looking for an industry-leading eco-home. I came because I saw a couple of their projects and loved the clean modern style Tessa Smith and Randy Foster were putting together. They were realizing designs that seemed to me to be far beyond what other design/build groups were creating. Architecture has been a fascination most of my life, and what I saw in the lines and volumes Tessa was producing was a natural feel for proportions, for minimal and unique details, for the flow of life patterns in a home, and particularly for the play of light, natural and artificial, as it enhances and defines spaces and the experience of living. With Tessa and Artisans I got all of that plus a great experience of collaboration in design, and a house that always surprises me--because it is somehow more "me" than I would have designed by myself. It's a "world house," designed with details and technological solutions that are distinctly European and soundly ecological in a way that just makes sense. The house stays at comfortable temperatures with the air always fresh while using a tenth of the energy of my last house. The biggest surprise was when I moved in and found the experience to be more physically comfortable than I would have--or could have--imagined. The house seems to have its own body temperature, and wears like a glove. The Jewel Box (as we nick-named it during the design process) was designed to be a home and gallery. It has become a museum of my life's work and remains so comfortable and inspiring that I stay home wondering why I would want to be anywhere else. Artisans did it right, and I moved in a month before that sixtieth birthday. Over eight years later I'm still daily grateful that I get to live here. I love this place. -Don Freas (donfreas.com)

After a year of house hunting in the Olympia area to no avail, I reached out to Artisans Group to…read moredesign a home for my family. I ended up finding a not-so-perfect home in the perfect neighborhood and knew I wanted Artisans Group to help with the remodel. This proved to be the best decision I could have made. Throughout the process I always had my expectations met and exceeded, as the team at AG proved to be attentive, genuine, and innovative in their approach to the design of our home. I liked this company so much that after our home was completed, I went to work for them as a designer. Can't say enough good things about Artisans Group, as a client and designer, working with a team that is as passionate about their craft as Artisans Group makes all the difference.

Brandon did a bunch of drafting for a large home in Bellevue that I'm remodeling. Outstanding work,…read moreprompt, and very professional. If you need as-builts, drafting, design and architectural, work he's your man.

From the owner: Cascade Home Design offers Residential Home Design Plans for Custom Homes, Spec Homes, Remodels &…read moreAdditions, ADU's, Garages, Shops etc. CHD works with several Licensed Architects and Structural Engineers to provide your project with the needed for Permit Submittal and Construction.

Since Terrapin Architecture is the company with Richard Berg as the partner architect, I'll repeat…read moremy words here for him. I've known Richard Berg for several years, not as an architect, but as a tireless supporter of the community. I've also seen several of his homes and buildings around town. So when we were planning on building a new home attached to a remodeled home, we immediately wanted him. I've done my own design work in the past with mediocre results. Richard showed me the true value of a professional with his creative solutions, attention to budget, and superior detail. The attention to detail reveals itself in many pages of diagrams beyond the norm that builders love since it accurately conveys how to create the intricacies of a well-built structure. Richard has a quiet demeanor which hides his excellent education. When he speaks it is with creativity and substance. He listens to not only what I say, but the overall ideas behind my words. Builders and the permits department love his work since it makes their job easier - accurately conveying information. I am absolutely delighted with how our project came out and I give him my highest recommendation. Henry (Hank) Fly, tpaine@spg4.com Port Townsend, WA 98368

From the owner: Terrapin Architecture PC is a full service architecture firm that provides architecture and…read moreplanning services to local clients on the North Olympic Peninsula. We specialize in custom homes, innovative remodels, and commercial projects.

John DeLoma is the principal at MD and he's absolutely legitimate. We contracted for his services…read moreon an investment property in North Tacoma and he delivered on time and with a top quality product. His customer service and attitude was very friendly and professional. We felt like our success on the project was supremely important to him. We've recommended MD Architects already and will continue to do so.

Warning Stay away we spent 3000 dollars to have him do our house 9 months later after calling…read morehundreds of time ( Using a different cell that is until he would picked up after AVOIDING OUR CALLS) he finally got us the final drawings....then u submitted them to the city and there was over 40 corrections.....Also stay away from any contracter he refers we used NEW LEAF and the whole thing went south I lost a total of about $5000 they have no respect for anything lil advice stay away from these morons