Business Details
23 Years
experience
Your Trusted Architectural Partner in Seattle
Founded in 2003, Hybrid Architecture is a multidisciplinary firm blending architecture, construction, and urban research to reimagine livable cities. Our practice integrates design, build, development, and space-focused studios, ensuring projects are buildable, budget-conscious, and socially impactful. With expertise in high-density design and prefabrication, we prioritize innovation and sustainability. Our team of architects, builders, and developers collaborates to deliver quality investments that evolve with urban needs.Recognized for urban infill and multifamily design, we received the 2019 AIA Award of Honor. Hybrid Architecture Space, our urban research lab, fosters community engagement through art and design. We specialize in transforming underutilized sites into vibrant spaces, combining technical precision with creative vision to shape dynamic neighborhoods.
Services
Architectural Design
Prefabrication
Urban Redevelopment
Design-Build Services
Community Engagement
Space Planning
Sustainable Design
Project Management
Urban Research
Art Installations
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- We combine architecture, construction, and development expertise under one roof.
- Award-winning work in urban infill and multifamily design since 2003.
- Pioneers in prefabrication for efficient, sustainable building processes.
- Deep local knowledge of Seattle's urban development challenges and opportunities.
- AIA-certified professionals leading innovative, community-focused projects.
Associations and certifications
- American Institute of Architects (AIA)
Services
Architectural Design
We create innovative architectural designs for residential, commercial, and public spaces. Our process combines sketches, digital modeling, and virtual reality to visualize concepts. Using BIM technology, we ensure precision in materials and timelines while prioritizing livability and sustainability in urban environments.
Prefabrication
Our prefabrication expertise delivers efficient construction through controlled manufacturing. This method reduces costs and timelines while maintaining quality. With over 35 projects across the Pacific Northwest, we apply modular techniques to multifamily housing and commercial structures, ensuring adaptability to urban contexts.
Urban Redevelopment
We specialize in revitalizing underutilized urban sites through strategic redevelopment. Our architect-led approach integrates zoning expertise and community input to create mixed-use spaces that enhance neighborhoods while maximizing land value and sustainability.
Design-Build Services
Our design-build model merges architecture and construction management for seamless project delivery. Architects collaborate directly with builders to refine designs during construction, ensuring budget adherence and quality control while incorporating lessons from each project into future work.
Urban Research
Through Hybrid Architecture Space, our urban research lab explores social and environmental factors impacting cities. We host exhibitions and events to foster dialogue on urbanism, art, and sustainable development, shaping policies that enhance livability in growing metropolitan areas.
People
Robert Humble
Founding Partner & Design Principal
Licensed architect with 26+ years of experience. Leads Hybrid Architecture's design and development studio, fostering collaboration between disciplines. Recipient of the 2019 AIA Award of Honor for urban infill projects.
Andy Fawcett
Project Manager + Architect
Registered architect managing construction projects nationwide. Expertise in design-build across diverse sectors including residential, commercial, and marine facilities. Holds degrees in mechanical engineering and architecture.
Mike Ennen
Studio Director / Project Manager
Northwest native with a background in visual art and professional water sports. Brings creative perspective to architectural projects, blending regional inspiration with functional design principles.
Alex Herbig
Project Designer + Development Manager
Combines real estate brokerage expertise with design skills. Focuses on equitable development and land use, integrating entrepreneurial experience into hybrid development strategies.
Bill Nicholson
Architectural Designer
Classically trained artist with public art installations. Transitioned from carpentry to architecture, specializing in timber structures. Holds degrees from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and University of Washington.
Questions
What architectural services does Hybrid Architecture offer?
We provide full-service architecture, including design, prefabrication, urban redevelopment, and design-build projects. Our expertise spans residential, commercial, and public spaces with a focus on sustainability.
How does Hybrid Architecture approach urban redevelopment?
We prioritize community engagement and zoning expertise to transform underutilized sites into mixed-use spaces. Our architect-led development ensures projects enhance neighborhoods while maximizing land value.
What is Hybrid Architecture's experience with prefabrication?
Since 2007, we've completed over 35 prefabricated buildings across the Pacific Northwest. Our modular techniques reduce costs and timelines while maintaining quality for multifamily and commercial projects.
How does Hybrid Architecture integrate art into urban design?
Through Hybrid Architecture Space, our urban research lab hosts exhibitions and events exploring urbanism and sustainability. We collaborate with artists to create installations that spark dialogue about city living.
What sets Hybrid Architecture apart from other architecture firms?
Our multidisciplinary model combines architecture, construction, and development expertise. This integrated approach, along with our focus on livable cities and AIA-recognized innovation, creates unique solutions for complex urban challenges.
