Patina Design Architects is a full-service architectural firm and our name embodies our primary philosophy of design: that the built environment needs to not only be designed to function well, but be timeless, built with sustainability in mind and with a quality that will endure, and will develop a rich 'patina' over time, and age gracefully. We believe that homes and commercial spaces can, and should, enhance our environment and lives. This happens when buildings are carefully located upon the site, are well designed, thoughtfully reflect the needs and values of the people involved, and incorporate construction materials and techniques that are sustainable and lessen the impact on our environment.
I grew up in Seattle, WA and went to the University of Washington, receiving my BA in Environmental Design in 1981. I graduated with my Master's Degree in Architecture from University of Oregon in 1986. That same year, my wife, Lizann Hupp, and I moved to Bainbridge Island, Washington and we live in the second house we've built for ourselves, with our incredible daughters Hanna and Kyla. I founded Patina Design Architects in 1992, the year I became a Registered Architect in the State of Washington, and have enjoyed having my own small firm since then - 21 years!
We enjoy the challenge of designing projects of all scales - from the new construction of a residential compound, to the renovation of storage areas in a garage, and all points in-between. Even treehouses and chicken coops!
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