FINNE Architects
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Based in Seattle, we design modern, highly crafted, sustainable custom homes as well as furniture, lighting, and hardware! We have completed over 50 residential projects, both new construction and renovations. For an introduction to the firm, here is a new FINNE video:
http://youtu.be/IUVNKfXb1n4
Here is a recent article from the Seattle Times on our PORT LUDLOW project!
http://seattletimes.com/html/pacificnw/2020650210_pacificpnwl07.html?prmid=head_main

Services Provided:
Architecture, Sustainable Design, Furniture Design, Lighting Design, Site Planning, Interior Design

Areas Served:
Based in Seattle, we work on projects all over the US.

Certification and Awards:
2012 TRENDS Top 50 American Kitchen AWARD
2012 NW Design Award: Lake Forest Park
2012 NW Design Award: Fall City Renovation
2012 NW Design Award: SKLI Max Light Fixture
2011 Americas Property Awards: Lake Forest Park Renovation
2011 Marvin Architect Challenge Award
Eagle Harbor Cabin
Contact:
Nils Finne
Type:
Architects & Designers
Address:
808 Howell Street 6th Floor,
Seattle, Washington,
United States, 98101
Phone:
(206) 467-2880
Website:
www.FINNE.com
License #:
WA 4112; CA 17570
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    STEN coffee table almost done ! This table uses glass lamination to create layers of shaped, low-iron Starphire glass, which are then cut w... Read More »
    · Comment · 5 days ago
    FINNE Architects commented on a discussion
    Beautiful design! How high is that glass wall? Also, what is the depth of this room? - I love the set up, would you mind telling us the dimensions of this whole common area? Thanks :)
    · Comment · 6 days ago
    FINNE Architects Hi,
    Thanks for your question about the Eagle Harbor Cabin.... I have attached the first floor plan. The main living/dining/kitchen space in this cabin is about 980 SF. The window wall facing Lake Superior is 14-ft. high and about 50-ft. long.
    --Nils Finne, AIA
    6 days ago ·
    FINNE Architects Hi,
    Here is the floor plan...I had to convert the PDF to JPEG in order for HOUZZ to upload.
    --Nils
    6 days ago ·
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    Stone - Can you please share what stone was used on this house? Love it.
    · Comment · 7 days ago
    FINNE Architects Hi,
    Thanks for your question about the stone at our Eagle Harbor Cabin project on Lake Superior.
    We tried for months to find a local stone that was acceptable, but in the end, we opted for our regular stone supplier, Montana Rockworks. The stone type is a custom blend of Castle Rock and MacGregor Lake stone types.
    --Nils Finne, AIA
    7 days ago ·
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    wonderful coffee table.Is it custom made?
    · Comment · 12 days ago
    FINNE Architects Hi,
    Thanks for your question regarding the glass coffee table in the Port Ludlow house. This is a custom table called STEN that I have designed, and it was made by several fabricators in Seattle. The top consists of layers of clear and satin-etch low-iron Starphire glass, and the table has a flowing organic shape that we made with industrial water jet cutters. The steel base also has a water jet-cut pattern. I can also tell you that we suffered through many broken pieces of glass, as a result of the laminating process and the water jet cutting process. Working in glass is not for the faint of heart! I have attached a recent fabrication photo.
    --Nils Finne, AIA
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    Must-Know Modern Homes: Villa Mairea

    Experimenting led to rich rewards in this Finnish architectural masterpiece by modernist Alvar Aalto Full Story »

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    FINNE Architects Sorry about the typo on Fulbright!
    14 days ago ·
    lewis + smith midmodfan -You might want to read through "The Decorated Diagram" by Klaus Herdeg. He shares some great insights on this house.
    14 days ago ·
    FINNE Architects Thanks...I will check it out. I have a large folio by Herdeg on Formal Structure in Indian Architecture. My Fulbright advisor was Juhani Pallasmaa, and he has written some very insightful essays on Villa Mairea as well.
    --Nils
    14 days ago ·
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    Check out our new project photos called Mazama House Under Construction! This house is located in the North Cascades in Washington state, a... Read More »
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    I'd like to know details about the sofa...brand and where to purchase. Your remodeling is so creative!
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    FINNE Architects The main ridge beam in the center of the ceiling is steel. Otherwise, all the other beams are fir. When we started the renovation, the ridge beam was covered with wood trim, but we chose to expose the steel.
    Nils
    2 weeks ago ·
    FINNE Architects Well, there are some similarities in color, but the fir beams are stained and the steel beam is painted.
    2 weeks ago ·
    FINNE Architects Sorry, I don't have that information at my fingertips!
    2 weeks ago ·
    interwood FINNE Architects- We love the way you used the veneer in this space and would love to help you with your next client!

    Have you seen our veneer inventory? Plus we have exotic lumber not listed on the website. Our VP flies all over the world to purchase the best of the best! If you have a picky client or high expectations- we are your source!
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    Who is the window manufacter? - Are the frames aluminum or vinyl?
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    kevinpatrickm How many sq ft is the main level of this home?
    2 weeks ago ·
    FINNE Architects The Eagle Harbor Cabin is 1900 SF, total. The cabin is mainly one level, with about 215 SF master bedroom on a second level.
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    What are siding & facade material & colors? Nice
    · Comment · 3 weeks ago
    FINNE Architects Hi,
    Thanks for your question about the wood siding at our Lake Forest Park project.
    The siding is clear western red cedar, milled in a custom 1x3 T&G v-groove pattern. The finish is Sikkens Cetol 1, 23 Plus, in a custom color blend.
    --Nils Finne, AIA
    3 weeks ago ·
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    Want to Live by the Water? What You Need to Know

    Waterside homes can have amazing charm, but you'll have to weather design restrictions, codes and surveys Full Story »

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    FINNE Architects This sounds like an association game.....ALDO=ROSSI
    -Nils
    3 weeks ago ·
    Diana Bier Interiors, LLC Thanks for the clarification....I thought it could have been a wine joke (Carlo Rossi?)
    3 weeks ago ·
    fishfingers We are by the water in cape cod. We get wild winds and horizontal rain/snow. The side of the house that's exposed to the predominant wind requires regular maintenance to ensure that there's no leak. We have to restain the shingles and apply sealant on the chimney every few years. Our cape house is raised to maximize the views and we have decks on all 3 levels of the house for the enjoyment of the views. Houses near water do require a lot more maintenance...higher flood insurance premiums....but we feel its all worth it. Nothing like the shimmery blue water to calm one's nerves and melt away all the stress. Now we vacation in our own home.
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    Stone - What's the countertops?
    · Comment · 3 weeks ago
    FINNE Architects Hi,
    Thanks for your question about the countertops at my own house in Seattle!
    I warn you that these materials are very high maintenance. The photo shows stone and wood joined together with a finger joint detail. The stone (on the left) is Belgian Blue limestone; the wood (on the right) is black walnut.
    --Nils Finne, AIA
    3 weeks ago ·
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    Railing order - Where can I order the railing featured in this photo?
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    shemaija who produced the windows? Thank you!
    4 weeks ago ·
    FINNE Architects Hi,
    The windows at this house were made by a small aluminum window manufacturer in Michigan, who is now out of business. We had a very difficult time getting him to produce the windows and doors.
    Nils
    4 weeks ago ·
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    As a general contractor I have worked on six Finne Architects projects in the Seattle area and enjoyed his collaborative approach to the construction process. I...
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    We hired Nils as a result of attending his class on"How to choose an architect". In addition to advice, he had models of projects which helped to visualize in 3...
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