chadbourne + doss architects

chadbourne + doss architects creating spaces that engage environment, craft, and community. based in Seattle + Astoria | since 2001.

The new kitchen honors the character of this mid-century modern home with a material palette that feels quietly at home....
08/14/2026

The new kitchen honors the character of this mid-century modern home with a material palette that feels quietly at home. Warm wood cabinetry, natural textures, and restrained detailing complement the original architecture while views of the surrounding forest make the landscape an integral part of everyday life.

Architecture: chadbourne + doss architects
Contractor: Bucktide General Contractors
Photographer: Rafael Soldi Photography

08/13/2026

Warm, natural materials create a continuous thread through this Seward Park remodel. Cedar wraps the exterior, while walnut carries that warmth indoors, creating a seamless transition between landscape and living spaces. A sculptural steel stair anchors the composition, connecting all three floors and providing a crisp counterpoint to the richness of the wood.

Architecture: chadbourne + doss architects
Contractor: YS Built
Structural Engineer: Swenson Say Fagét
Photographer: Benjamin Benschneider Photography

08/11/2026

Though compact in footprint, the home unfolds vertically—from garden-level bedrooms to light-filled living spaces and a rooftop deck above. Each level offers a distinct perspective of Portage Bay, creating a sequence of spaces shaped by changing views, light, and connection to the water.

Architecture: chadbourne + doss architects
Structural Engineer: Swenson Say Fagét
Photographer: Benjamin Benschneider Photography

Designed as the heart of the home, the kitchen is oriented toward the Salish Sea, making the landscape part of everyday ...
08/09/2026

Designed as the heart of the home, the kitchen is oriented toward the Salish Sea, making the landscape part of everyday rituals. Expansive sliding doors dissolve the boundary to the deck, inviting meals, conversation, and evening light to spill effortlessly outdoors.

Architecture: chadbourne + doss architects
Contractor: Krekow Jennings Inc
Structural Engineer: Harriott Valentine Engineers
Photographer: Kevin Scott

Like many older homes, this Capitol Hill residence lacked a strong connection to the outdoors. New glass doors open the ...
08/08/2026

Like many older homes, this Capitol Hill residence lacked a strong connection to the outdoors. New glass doors open the kitchen directly to a wood deck and outdoor dining and living space. Designed for a cookbook author and her family, it's easy to imagine this table gathering friends for an impromptu dinner.

Architecture: chadbourne + doss architects
Contractor: Bellan Construction
Photographer: Lara Swimmer

As daylight fades over Queen Anne Hill, The Perch settles into the landscape. Deep overhangs, carefully placed openings,...
08/07/2026

As daylight fades over Queen Anne Hill, The Perch settles into the landscape. Deep overhangs, carefully placed openings, and a warm material palette are shaped by the rhythms of the Pacific Northwest—capturing winter light, providing summer shade, and creating a home that feels connected to its place in every season.

Architecture: chadbourne + doss architects
Contractor: Dovetail General Contractors
Landscape: Land Morphology
Fabrication: Interbay Wood and Metal
Structural Engineer: Harriott Valentine Engineers
Photographer: Kevin Scott

In the men's changing room, a walnut island and a blackened steel fireplace sit inside the home's original diamond-pane ...
08/01/2026

In the men's changing room, a walnut island and a blackened steel fireplace sit inside the home's original diamond-pane windows. A fitting room, in every sense.

Architecture: chadbourne + doss architects
Contractor: Bellan Construction
Structural Engineer: Swenson Say Faget
Photographer: Kevin Scott

The kitchen, dining, and living areas share one open floor, with the same walnut underfoot and cedar overhead running th...
07/30/2026

The kitchen, dining, and living areas share one open floor, with the same walnut underfoot and cedar overhead running through all three. Rather than walls, a shift in furniture and the island define each space. The result is a singular sense of place focused on Seattle views.

Architecture: chadbourne + doss architects
Contractor: Dovetail General Contractors
Fabrication: Interbay Wood and Metal
Structural Engineer: Harriott Valentine Engineers
Photographer: Kevin Scott

A 1910 boathouse on the Columbia River, where the raw industrial structure is balanced by warm wood paneling, cozy furni...
07/28/2026

A 1910 boathouse on the Columbia River, where the raw industrial structure is balanced by warm wood paneling, cozy furnishings, and crackling wood stoves—creating a space where history, texture, and comfort come together around gathering.

Architecture: chadbourne + doss architects
Property: Alderbrook Station
Photographer: Molly Quan

Years spent between the U.S. and Shanghai fill this room, a collection of Chinese art and Asian antiques set against the...
07/26/2026

Years spent between the U.S. and Shanghai fill this room, a collection of Chinese art and Asian antiques set against the home's quieter renovated lines.

Architecture: chadbourne + doss architects
Contractor: Bellan Construction
Structural Engineer: Swenson Say Faget
Photographer: Kevin Scott

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