Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Award-Winning Architectural Design Services in Kirkland, WA
Nash Architects has been creating elegant and award-winning architectural solutions for clients throughout the Pacific Northwest since 1974. Our firm specializes in custom homes, vacation retreats, neighborhood designs, and multi-family projects, combining personalized customer service with creative vision and technical expertise. With over 49 years of experience, we prioritize open communication to ensure client needs are met at every project stage. Our team holds deep knowledge of local zoning regulations and market demands, delivering designs that balance functionality and aesthetic appeal. Recognized as Best Architect 2024, we maintain a portfolio spanning commercial, institutional, and residential sectors.Our collaborative process begins with understanding client aspirations and evolves through schematic sketches to final architectural plans. We emphasize attention to detail in every project, from single-family homes to large-scale developments. Our work reflects a commitment to innovation while respecting regional architectural traditions. Clients benefit from our extensive experience in both speculative home design and custom residential projects. We serve the Pacific Northwest with offices in Kirkland, Washington, and a proven track record of successful designs across diverse property types.
Services
Custom Home Design
Resort Architecture
Production Housing
Multi-Family Projects
Specialty Projects
Details
- Year established: 1974
Highlights and features
- We offer over 49 years of architectural design experience since 1974
- Our team maintains Washington state architectural registration
- We provide personalized service for custom residential and commercial projects
- Our portfolio includes award-winning resort and multi-family developments
- We combine creative vision with technical expertise in zoning regulations
What people say
Exceptional projects
Personalized service
Attention to detail
Creative vision
Award-winning designs
Services
Custom Home Design
Our custom home design process begins with understanding client aspirations and site-specific characteristics. We create personalized architectural plans through collaborative communication, balancing budget constraints with creative vision. Services include schematic sketches, design development, and construction documentation for unique single-family residences.
Resort Architecture
We design resort and vacation homes that function as comfortable retreats while maximizing scenic views and outdoor spaces. Our approach integrates functional layouts for entertaining with regional architectural styles, creating homes that feel welcoming for both owners and guests across various resort environments.
Production Housing
Our production housing designs analyze zoning regulations and market demands to create practical home plans for builders. We develop diverse plan portfolios that meet budget requirements while maintaining aesthetic appeal, serving local and national homebuilders across the Pacific Northwest.
Multi-Family Projects
We specialize in high-density residential solutions including townhomes and apartment complexes. Our designs optimize space efficiency while maintaining visual appeal, with recent projects totaling over 1,000 units across the Puget Sound region.
Specialty Projects
Our specialty projects showcase diverse design capabilities beyond standard residential work. These unique developments demonstrate our ability to handle complex architectural challenges, from golf resort clubhouses to observatory-equipped bunkhouses, maintaining the same attention to detail as in all our projects.
People
Gary Nash
Director Architect
Gary Nash received his Masters in Architecture in 1972 and Washington state registration in 1974. He founded Nash Architects and has led over 1,000 residential and commercial projects across 49 years.
Questions
What architectural services do you offer?
We provide custom home design, resort architecture, production housing plans, multi-family developments, and specialty projects across the Pacific Northwest.
How long has your firm been in business?
Nash Architects has operated in Kirkland, Washington since 1974, with over 49 years of architectural experience.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve the Pacific Northwest, including Puget Sound communities like Kirkland, Bellevue, Chelan, and Madison Park.
What makes your firm unique?
Our combination of 49-year experience, personalized client communication, and diverse project portfolio sets us apart in architectural design.
Can you handle both residential and commercial projects?
Yes, our portfolio includes commercial, institutional, and residential projects ranging from single-family homes to large-scale developments.
