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Step inside the Dyes Inlet House by SHED, recently featured on Dwell. "Kirsten and Rick’s property is a former oyster fa...
05/28/2026

Step inside the Dyes Inlet House by SHED, recently featured on Dwell.

"Kirsten and Rick’s property is a former oyster farm, and while the original house has some fancy brickwork, there are still several old, simply framed farmhouses in the area, says Kirsten. 'We wanted something that would fit in with the neighborhood,' she says. To that end, Hale and the team drew up what they call a 'strong gable shape' that was informed by their research into Scandinavian barn and farm buildings."

Thank you, Melissa Dalton and Dwell, for the lovely article.

Keep reading: https://paxsonfay.com/shed-architecture-designs-dyes-inlet-on-dwell/

As seen on the cover of Atomic Ranch: Dyna Builders’ Mid-Century Luxe project on Mercer Island, WA.“Keeping the balance ...
05/13/2026

As seen on the cover of Atomic Ranch: Dyna Builders’ Mid-Century Luxe project on Mercer Island, WA.

“Keeping the balance between preservation and renovation was at the forefront of the design and build team’s mind. Because of this, much of the changes took their cues from the original [1973] design. ‘We strove to keep the shape of the exterior of the home and really didn’t affect the fenestration too much,’ says Ren [Chandler, principal at Dyna Builders] … ‘We moved walls around and opened things up, but kept the main fireplace and stone on it.’”

Thank you, Atomic Ranch for the lovely cover feature!

Photos: Rafael Soldi

A&D friends, in the past month, how many ADU projects have you seen on Instagram? online? in your neighborhood?Odds are ...
05/13/2026

A&D friends, in the past month, how many ADU projects have you seen on Instagram? online? in your neighborhood?

Odds are a lot. And while yes, they’re reshaping backyards, they’re also reshaping zoning and housing policy.

Cities are catching up to what architects have known for years: density doesn’t have to mean higher towers. ADUs are a powerful tool for making cities more affordable and interesting to inhabit.

We’re seeing this play out across the US. From San Jose, CA, to Leavenworth, WA, pre-approved ADU plans, including one by Syndicate Smith are embedding good design directly into policy, cutting the red tape that often prices out smaller builders and homeowners.

Cincinnati’s BuildReady program is taking it further, opening a public design competition for missing middle housing this summer. Winning concepts will be developed into pre-approved plans by firms, and two projects will be built with grant funding.

The throughlines across all of it: good design and affordability aren’t at odds. When cities make room for more housing, architects have a real opportunity to shape what small-scale, livable housing looks like.

Slide 1: Lafayette ADU by Mahya Salehi Studio | Architecture + Interiors’, clad in Nakamoto Forestry and shot by R. Brad Knipstein
Slide 2: Alley Cat by SHED Architecture & Design shot by Mark Woods
Slide 3: Phinney Mini by Best Practice Architecture shot by Rafael Soldi

We’re heading to NYCxDesign and ICFF! A few days of reconnecting, discovering new work on the ICFF floor, and seeing wha...
05/08/2026

We’re heading to NYCxDesign and ICFF!

A few days of reconnecting, discovering new work on the ICFF floor, and seeing what’s pushing the industry forward. Swipe for a few of the talented designers and brands who have inspired us from afar and that we’re especially excited to see in person, including: Gantri, AudHaus, Ridezign, Coronet LED, Koba Furniture, Beginner Ceramics, and Mike Serra.

Will we see you there?

In architecture and design, “small business” isn’t the exception. It’s the norm.According to ThinkLab, 82% of U.S. desig...
05/07/2026

In architecture and design, “small business” isn’t the exception. It’s the norm.

According to ThinkLab, 82% of U.S. design firms have four or fewer employees, with the vast majority operating with fewer than 20.

During National Small Business Week, we’re highlighting the small but mighty firms shaping the built environment: Best Practice Architecture, Dyna Builders, Love Schack Architecture, Mahya Salehi Studio, SHED Architecture & Design, BuildingWork Architects, and Syndicate Smith.

As a small business ourselves, we’re deeply proud to support this community.

Slide 1: Lil Shingle by Best Practice Architecture shot by Rafael Soldi
Slide 2: The Quincho by Dyna Builders shot by Rafael Soldi
Slide 3: Washington Residence by Mahya Salehi Studio shot by Adam Potts
Slide 4: Bozeman Passive House by Love Schack Architecture shot by Whitney Kamman
Slide 5: Lark House by SHED Architecture & Design shot by Rafael Soldi
Slide 6: The Metropole Building Project by BuildingWork Architects shot by Doug Walker
Slide 7: Deer Harbour House by Syndicate Smith shot by Will Austin

As seen in Architectural Digest: 15 Tiny House Ideas That Prove Small Spaces Unlock Big Creativity.Our clients, SHED and...
05/01/2026

As seen in Architectural Digest: 15 Tiny House Ideas That Prove Small Spaces Unlock Big Creativity.

Our clients, SHED and Best Practice Architecture, were recently featured on Architectural Digest for their approach to tiny home living.

Read more: https://paxsonfay.com/clients-featured-on-architectural-digest/.

Slide 1: SHED Architecture & Design’s Black Pine Cabin shot by Rafael Soldi
Slide 2: Best Practice Architecture’s Oak Cliff Casita shot by Lisa Petrole
Slide 3: SHED Architecture & Design’s Alley Cat shot by Mark Woods
Slide 4: Best Practice Architecture’s Granny Pad shot by Ed Sozinho
Slide 5: SHED Architecture & Design’s Guemes Island Bunkhouse shot by Dain Susman

Despite the best efforts of the current administration and its attempts to roll back environmental regulations, reverse ...
04/22/2026

Despite the best efforts of the current administration and its attempts to roll back environmental regulations, reverse policies, and police climate-focused rhetoric over the past year, the important work of sustainable building hasn’t slowed down.

The 2026 Metropolis Magazine U.S. Sustainable Design Report puts numbers to what we’re seeing. Carbon accounting is on the rise. Nearly half of firm billings are tied to renovations, retrofits, and historic preservation.

That momentum has shown up in our clients’ work. From Passive House designs in the Rocky Mountain West to adaptive reuse efforts in Seattle’s Pioneer Square, our clients continue to champion sustainable design in their projects.

Image 1: Love Schack Architecture's Bozeman Passive Haus shot by Whitney Kaman
Image 2: The Miller Hull Partnership's Populus Seattle shot by Ric Stovall
Image 3: BuildingWork's Metropole shot by Doug Walker
Image 4: The Miller Hull Partnership's Loom House shot by Kevin Scott
Image 5: Love Schack Architecture’s Bridger Canyon Passive Haus shot by Cody J Brown
Image 6: PUBLIC47's East Seattle Partners Office shot by Rafael Soldi
Image 7: Nakamoto Forestry's Issaquah Passive House shot by Nakamoto Forestry
Image 8: The Miller Hull Partnership's Library shot by Lara Swimmer

Our clients, Best Practice Architecture and Casework, were selected as inaugural members of Luxe Interiors + Design NEXT...
04/14/2026

Our clients, Best Practice Architecture and Casework, were selected as inaugural members of Luxe Interiors + Design NEXT Class, which highlights today’s most promising design professionals around the country.

Congratulations to all the firms recognized for charting the future of design! Keep reading: https://paxsonfay.com/clients-featured-on-luxe-next/

Slide 1: Oak Cliff Casita by Best Practice Architecture, shot by Lisa Petrole
Slide 2: Historic Hofer House by Casework, shot by George Barberis

In the Washington State Capitol complex, a new building has emerged: The Irving R. Newhouse Building by The Miller Hull ...
04/08/2026

In the Washington State Capitol complex, a new building has emerged: The Irving R. Newhouse Building by The Miller Hull Partnership. Read about it in Architectural Record.

“The Miller Hull Partnership has recently completed the nearly 60,000-square-foot Irving R. Newhouse Building, the first structure added to this part of the campus, a National Historic District, in nearly 70 years. The new LEED Platinum building, which houses the offices of the state senate, is crisply modern but sympathetic to its more traditional neighbors, while delivering exceptional environmental performance. ‘We were very focused on making sure the building was the best one for this time and place,’ says Nick Clesi, Miller Hull project architect.”

Thank you, Architectural Record, for the lovely feature! Keep reading: https://paxsonfay.com/miller-hulls-newhouse-building-on-architectural-record/

Photos by Lara Swimmer

Once a vacant and crumbling relic of the city, the Metropole building in Seattle’s Pioneer Square has become a place “no...
03/18/2026

Once a vacant and crumbling relic of the city, the Metropole building in Seattle’s Pioneer Square has become a place “not for vengeance, but purpose” thanks to BuildingWork writes Jean Sherrad for The Seattle Times.

“Instead of treating the Metropole as a conventional real estate investment, the [Satterberg Foundation] chose to make the building itself a tool of its mission, which centers on social justice, equity and community-based work. In 2018, it had architect Matt Aalfs and his firm, BuildingWork, transform the ruin into a hub for nonprofits with office, child care and community spaces while meeting the strictest possible environmental standards.”

Keep reading: https://paxsonfay.com/buildingworks-metropole-building-on-the-seattle-times/

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