Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Award-Winning Architectural Design Services in Kirkland, WA
Nash Architects has been creating award-winning architectural solutions for clients throughout the Pacific Northwest since 1974. Based in Kirkland, Washington, our firm specializes in custom homes, resort designs, production housing, multi-family developments, and unique special projects. With over 49 years of experience, we prioritize personalized service, attention to detail, and creative vision to deliver exceptional results. Founder Gary Nash, a licensed architect since 1974, leads a team committed to collaborative client relationships and site-specific design excellence.Our work spans diverse styles from mountain modern to Mediterranean, with a focus on functional spaces that maximize natural surroundings. Recognized as Best Architect 2024, we maintain strong partnerships with local and national builders while designing over 1,000 multi-family units in recent years. Our process emphasizes clear communication from initial concept through construction documentation, ensuring client goals align with budgetary and site-specific considerations.
Services
Custom Homes
Resort Design
Production Housing
Multi-Family Projects
Special Projects
Details
- Year established: 1974
Highlights and features
- We offer 49 years of architectural experience with Pacific Northwest expertise
- Our team provides personalized client collaboration throughout the design process
- We maintain strict attention to detail in site-specific architectural solutions
- Our creative vision spans diverse residential and multi-family project types
- Recognized as Best Architect 2024 for our industry leadership
What people say
Exceptional client service
Creative vision
Award-winning
Personalized approach
Site-specific expertise
Services
Custom Homes
Our custom home designs prioritize client collaboration and site-specific considerations. We guide clients through schematic sketches to construction documents while maintaining open communication. Each project integrates architectural vision with budgetary constraints to create personalized living spaces that reflect client needs and site characteristics.
Resort Design
We create functional resort homes optimized for entertaining and guest hosting. Our designs feature spacious common areas, outdoor living spaces, and flexible sleeping arrangements. Special attention is given to maximizing views and natural features while maintaining the comfort of a home-away-from-home environment.
Production Housing
Our production housing solutions analyze zoning regulations, market demands, and budget considerations. We partner with local and national builders to develop plan portfolios that meet consumer preferences across various price points and architectural styles throughout the Pacific Northwest.
Multi-Family Projects
We specialize in high-density design solutions for townhome communities. Our expertise includes creating over 1,000 units in the Puget Sound region while balancing density requirements with livability features and local zoning regulations.
Special Projects
Our special projects showcase diverse design capabilities beyond standard offerings. These unique commissions demonstrate our adaptability to unconventional challenges while maintaining architectural excellence in distinctive projects like resort clubhouses and observatory-equipped bunkhouses.
People
Gary Nash
Architect / Director
Gary Nash founded Nash Architects in 1974 after earning his Master's in Architecture and Washington state license. With 49 years of experience, he oversees all project types from commercial to residential developments.
Questions
What architectural services do you offer?
We specialize in custom homes, resort/vacation homes, production housing, multi-family developments, and special projects across the Pacific Northwest.
How long have you been in business?
Nash Architects has provided architectural services since 1974, with founder Gary Nash holding a Washington state license since that year.
What is your design process?
Our process begins with client consultation, site analysis, schematic sketches, design development, and final architectural plans with continuous client communication.
Where do you operate?
We primarily serve the Pacific Northwest, with notable projects throughout Washington state including Kirkland, Bellevue, and Puget Sound areas.
What awards have you received?
We were recently honored as Best Architect 2024 for our continued excellence in residential and multi-family architectural design.
