--- title: "Alexandra Immel Residential Design LLC — Architects & Building Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/alexandra-immel-residential-design-llc-pfvwus-pf~1166066405 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1166066405.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Alexandra Immel Residential Design LLC" category: ["Architects"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/a1d3eaeb020d0100_2036-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "5306 Ballard Ave NW #225, Seattle, Washington 98107, United States" latitude: 47.6701 longitude: -122.3763 phone: "" website: http://www.alexandraimmeldesign.com rating: 5 review_count: 20 best_of_houzz_awards: 5 followers: 208 last_updated: 2026-09-03 --- # Alexandra Immel Residential Design LLC Original Houzz profile: [Alexandra Immel Residential Design LLC](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/alexandra-immel-residential-design-llc-pfvwus-pf~1166066405) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Architects - **Location:** Seattle, WA - **Serves:** Seattle, Bellevue, Kirkland, Redmond, Shoreline, Bothell, Edmonds, Mercer Island, Bainbridge Island, Kenmore, Mountlake Terrace, Lake Forest Park, Woodinville, Brier, Clyde Hill, Medina, Beacon Hill, Yarrow Point, Woodway, Hunts Point, Ballard - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (20 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 5 awards (2014–2018), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - 5 Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 10,000 Ideabook Saves - Locally owned - High-end - 20 years in business All my design training was done in England where I grew up. I have a Bachelor of Architecture degree from Brookes University, Oxford and a Diploma in Architecture (British equivalent of Masters) from Brighton University. After passing all the training requisites (a total of 7 years of pure architectural training) I was registered by the Architectural Registration Council of the United Kingdom (ARCUK) in 1991. In 1992 I came to live in Seattle, Washington and have been helping homeowners with design work and obtaining permits for homes and home remodels ever since. I have 20 years of experience helping clients get what they want. Homeowners remodel for many different reasons, very often it is because they are at a major transition in their life; a birth, a divorce, a death, children leaving the nest, or retirement. But always, they are trying to make an improvement to a home to better mirror who they are and how they want to live. One of my roles as designer is to tap into who they are and what will make them feel more satisfied in their home, and the part that motivates me, is the creative solution that comes as a response to those conditions. Most of us have very similar needs for storage and function dictated by the location and time in which we live, but everyone has very different emotional needs when it comes to their home. A home is most satisfying when it reflects our own emotional needs and lifestyle. Our emotional needs might be for privacy and to have a refuge from the world, or it might be to have a place where we can surround ourselves with our friends and family. Whatever those needs are, I find myself addressing them in my work whilst creating something with beauty and longevity within the budget and the codes. I enjoy the process of designing and enjoy weaving everyone into the process to ensure an optimal outcome. ### Services Provided - Architectural Design - Building Design - Home Remodeling - Architectural Drawings - Custom Homes - House Plans - New Home Construction - Home Additions - Home Extensions - Kitchen Design - Sustainable Design - Kitchen Remodeling - Energy-Efficient Homes - Floor Plans - 3D Rendering - Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) - Bathroom Design - Green Building - Space Planning - Guesthouse Design & Construction - Multigenerational Homes - Home Restoration - Handicap-Accessible Design - Basement Remodeling - Mudroom Design - Basement Design - Attic Conversion - Deck Design - Garage Design - Laundry Room Design ### Areas Served - Seattle - Bellevue - Kirkland - Redmond - Shoreline - Bothell - Edmonds - Mercer Island - Bainbridge Island - Kenmore - Mountlake Terrace - Lake Forest Park - Woodinville - Brier - Clyde Hill - Medina - Beacon Hill - Yarrow Point - Woodway - Hunts Point - Ballard ### Typical Job Cost $100,000 - 2 million ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Alexandra Immel Residential Design LLC | | Address | 5306 Ballard Ave NW \#225, Seattle, Washington 98107, United States | | Website | http://www.alexandraimmeldesign.com | | Followers on Houzz | 208 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/alexandraimmeldesign/ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Alexandra Immel Residential Design LLC](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/alexandra-immel-residential-design-llc-pfvwus-pf~1166066405) - **Website:** http://www.alexandraimmeldesign.com ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Featured in Fine Homebuilding magazine in September 2011. - Fine Homebuilding Kitchen and Bath Winter 2014. - Best of Houzz 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2018 - Recipient of the Master Builders Association Remodeling Excellence Award for Architecture & People's Choice in 2015 - **Best of Houzz:** 5 awards (2014–2018), for Service. **Affiliations** - [National Association of Home Builders](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/national-association-of-home-builders-pfvwus-pf~562065019) - [The American Institute of Architects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/the-american-institute-of-architects-pfvwus-pf~1350720471) - [NAHB Remodelers](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/professionals/schools-and-organizations/nahb-remodelers-pfvwus-pf~597469654) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 20 reviews** ### Reviews **★★★★★ — K Mac, June 2017** > We have worked with Alexandra over the past 4 years on multiple projects on our home. We completed the earlier projects ourselves projects and incorporated her suggestions in our work. The most recent project was a large basement remodel with a professional contractor in which we used her much more of her help to develop design drawings and materials selections. We have loved all of her suggestions and incorporated them in to our projects from layout to color selections to design ideas and material choices. She is wonderful to work with and has a great team working with her. She works efficiently and always seems to understand what we are asking for. We love meeting with her to discuss our questions, and are thrilled with how the project has come together. **★★★★★ — Susan Brown, Dec. 2016** > We have worked with Alexandra twice (once for a small kitchen remodel/expansion, and once for a major remodel to rebuild the entire second floor of our house) and have been thrilled with the result both times. She and her team are incredibly skilled at designing spaces that are both beautiful and functional and that seem to have always been part of the house. She is very collaborative and responsive. She is an excellent communicator who was always budget-conscious on our projects and was creative and patient in resolving the inevitable issues that came up with our nearly 100-year-old home. We loved working with Alexandra and would highly recommend her. **★★★★★ — CS Construction, Oct. 2016** > I have worked with Alexandra over the past year as a General Contractor on multiple projects and have found her to be knowledgeable, capable and very easy to work with. I have recommended her to several clients in need of an architectural and design professional, and will continue to do so. > I look forward to working with her and her company in the future. **★★★★★ — Gwen Migita, July 2016** > Alexandra has been incredible and goes well beyond expectations of a professional leading the project design. She really stepped in on many occasions on coordinating the various aspects of the sub contractors and made extra trips and extra steps for caution and advice on our decisions! She really cares personally about her clients satisfaction and experience overall. **★★★★★ — eumphress, July 2016** > Alexandra provided design solutions for our recent basement remodel. She created plans and helped with every stage of our process. She is a fantastic designer, extremely creative and responsive to her client's wishes and needs. She's also an amazing person. It was absolutely my pleasure to work with her and I would hire her in a second if I had design questions. **★★★★★ — bevin33, March 2016** > Alexandra & Team prepared sketches and plans for a remodel in my studio. The plans incorporated all of the design features I had wanted, and they were an absolute pleasure to work with. **★★★★★ — 103house, Dec. 2015** > We had been working towards a kitchen remodel for years, but had been unable to come up with a design that didn't have serious limitations. Our efforts to date had included many layouts on our own as well as consulting with a number of design professionals. When a contractor referred us to Alexandra, we had a design in hand that was good but didn't allow for a full depth refrigerator. Alexandra immediately hit it off with both me and my wife, and proved to be very accommodating and easy to work with. Her easy familiarity with design details enabled her to massage our design to fit in a full sized fridge, and her creativity helped us finish the design with fun elements that made the difference between a design that we could live with and a design that we were excited about. The drawings are detailed and complete and made permitting a snap, and made it easy for contractors to bid the job with confidence. We are excited to be starting construction soon! **★★★★★ — lisaim, Dec. 2015** > I can't recommend Alexandra highly enough. She has been a delight to work with as well as being extremely knowledgable and inspirational. Alexandra worked well with the contractors we had already chosen - including conforming to their specific project software. When I expressed doubt about a countertop choice that I had made, Alexandra dropped what she was doing, got the sample backsplash and drove with me down to the countertop showroom so that we could alter the decision. Alexandra always fended my email and text questions quickly (even on the weekends!) and was always gracious and helpful. I trust Alexandra and wouldn't do another project of this size without her. **★★★★★ — Well-Designed Home by Slater Interiors, Oct. 2015** > As an interior designer I have worked with Alexandra on several projects in the Seattle area as well as hired her for my own addition on our home. I love working with Alexandra and recommend her with all of the confidence in the world. Besides her technical knowledge and creative thinking, Alexandra has an infectious positive attitude and makes every job fun. That says a lot because construction projects inherently have their low/stressful points, but Alexandra walks you through the process and provides the support when it’s most needed. Her team is just as enjoyable to work with. You can tell that Alexandra loves what she does and she will bring all of that and more to your project. I cannot say enough good things about her. It’s well worth the investment to have someone like her on your side! **★★★★ — Lakevue Renovations, Oct. 2014** > Alexandra and her staff have been great to work with. > We have collaborated on several projects, all turning out well. > It's nice to have her and her team a part of our team! > > Jeff Dodge **★★★★★ — nashben, April 2014** > My wife and I are putting an addition on our home in anticipation of the arrival of our twins in August. We interviewed four architects, and what we expected to be a difficult decision was in the end, easy. Alexandra was honest about the gap between our budget and our dream. We had a fantastic initial meeting where she described the process, and we talked about ways to keep costs down. In the end we where able to find that sweet spot and make our addition a reality. > > During the process, Alexandra was incredibly transparent and responsive. She incorporated our wants in a beautiful design and got us to final permit approved plans under budget and ahead of schedule. > > I would highly recommend Alexandra to anyone looking for a residential architect. **Comment from Alexandra Immel Residential Design LLC:** > It was a pleasure working with you both. You helped us do our best by making quick and sound decisions and knowing exactly what you wanted. Haider Construction and our Engineer, Carissa Farkas supported us in giving us the information we needed quickly as well. We wish you the very best for your growing family. **★★★★★ — Audrey Lee, Feb. 2014** > Wonderful experience working with Alexandra. Her ideas were exactly what we wanted for our remodel. She helped us stay within our budget. She is always available and easy to talk to about ideas. ## Selected projects - [Cheerful Kitchen Addition](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/cheerful-kitchen-addition-pj-vj~2691819) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 12 - Description: A small family home felt quite cramped and the kitchen outdated. In order to create more space and take advantage of the south light we created a 200 sq ft addition to accommodate a new sunny kitchen that connects to the backyard patio. One request from the clients was a place for a love-seat in the kitchen allowing for a comfortable sunny spot to read and converse with the cook. The old kitchen became the dining room and a new entry way at the front entrance separates the front door and living… - [Magnolia Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/magnolia-remodel-pj-vj~1061412) - Location: Seattle, WA - Photos: 11 - [Small Kitchen, New Life](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/small-kitchen-new-life-pj-vj~1639344) - Location: Seattle, WA - Photos: 7 - [Off the grid house in the mountains](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/off-the-grid-house-in-the-mountains-pj-vj~755822) - Location: Leavenworth, WA - Photos: 10 - Description: This off the grid house in the mountains was built with power from a solar panel, The trees that were cleared for the house were made into siding, flooring and trim for the house, The cabinets were hand embellished with stained glass, and the fire hearth was a custom mosaic. The structure was made with ICF foundation and SIP roof. - [Updated with Elegance Kitchen and Master Bathroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/updated-with-elegance-kitchen-and-master-bathroom-pj-vj~1639410) - Location: Seattle, WA - Photos: 10 - [Attic master suite](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/attic-master-suite-pj-vj~1064237) - Location: Seattle, WA - Photos: 8 - [Relaxing master bathroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/relaxing-master-bathroom-pj-vj~452005) - Location: Seattle, WA - Photos: 6 - Description: Our client wanted a relaxing spa like master bathroom. They were undecided about whether to replace the tub or not. In the end we persuaded them that they would get more use from a steam shower, and they agreed to abandon the tub which they never used anyway. They love the steam shower, it takes about 10 minutes to heat up, and doesn't create the humidity that you would expect. This project is being featured in Fine Homebuilding kitchen and bath edition 2014 - [Rhapsody in Grey](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/rhapsody-in-grey-pj-vj~1718464) - Location: Woodinville, WA - Photos: 6 - [Small Kitchen, Big Dogs](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/small-kitchen-big-dogs-pj-vj~1596807) - Location: Seattle, WA - Photos: 8 - [Addition and kitchen for a Doctor](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/addition-and-kitchen-for-a-doctor-pj-vj~303309) - Location: Seattle, WA - Photos: 5 - [Small Dining Room Addition](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/small-dining-room-addition-pj-vj~397564) - Location: Seattle, WA - Photos: 2 - [Kitchen Addition to Tiny House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kitchen-addition-to-tiny-house-pj-vj~303325) - Location: Seattle, WA - Photos: 3 - [Kitchen Remodel with mosaic backsplash](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kitchen-remodel-with-mosaic-backsplash-pj-vj~302873) - Location: Seattle, WA - Photos: 2 - [Urban retreat](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/urban-retreat-pj-vj~303319) - Location: Seattle, WA - Photos: 8 - [kitchen for 2 scientists](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kitchen-for-2-scientists-pj-vj~303314) - Location: Seattle, WA - Photos: 3 - [Garden Studio](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/garden-studio-pj-vj~2692040) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - [Double garage](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/double-garage-pj-vj~303326) - Location: Seattle, WA - Photos: 1 - [Clean and Contemporary](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/clean-and-contemporary-pj-vj~2691928) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 9 - Description: Mid-century like home quite down on it’s luck transforms into a modern and functional home for a family of four. New kitchen provides ample space and good light for the enthusiastic home cooks. Contractor: Haider Construction Photo: Kirsten Robertson - [Studio above the Bakery](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/studio-above-the-bakery-pj-vj~2691866) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 8 - Description: A professional baker in need of a place to bake and desire for the flexibility of adding extra accommodations gets a two story backyard DADU. With a catering kitchen on the lower level and small studio apartment upstairs this cottage is just under the 800sqft max. allowed. - [Family Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/family-kitchen-pj-vj~303329) - Location: Seattle, WA - Photos: 2 [See all 23 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/alexandra-immel-residential-design-llc-pfvwus-pf~1166066405) ## Community Q&A **Q: I'd like to know more about these table and chairs?** *(in Photo Questions)* I love this mid-century living room and kitchen combination. The simplicity of the table and chairs are a subtle highlight. I'd love to know where they are from and who the manufacturer is. Thank you. A: Thanks for asking! We touched base with our client about them and they looked for some branding, but couldn't find anything. They were purchased second hand. I wish we could have come up with a source for you. Good luck! **Q: Love the table** *(in Photo Questions)* I am in the process of making plans for a commercial kitchen in my backyard in a cabana type of structure. This table is perfect. I am a pastry chef as a hobby. I need more space for commercial equipment and this looks perfect. What are the dimensions of the table and was this custom? A: Hi Helena The bakers table is 3' wide x 10' long x 34" high. It already belonged to our client but I would assume she had it made. But you can find similar wooden top tables from restaurant supply places that are similar and maybe put 2 together? Good luck, Alexandra **Q: Stunning cabinets!** *(in Photo Questions)* How were they finished? I'm wondering if they were dyed. A: Thank you. They are stained quatersawn oak with glass inlay. **Q: Great cabinet doors!** *(in Photo Questions)* Did you do the accent stripes on the cabinet doors? Is that enamel? How is it done? It's beautiful! A: I suggest you call Claire Barnett at Seattle Mosaic Arts in Seattle, WA: 206 402 6642. She is the owner of the house and invented this idea. She might be able to ship you the materials. **Q: Pendants** *(in Photo Questions)* Where are the pendant lights from? A: i too am looking for these lights. Can you provide information? **Q: Showe Tile** *(in Photo Questions)* Can you tell me the maker of the tile? A: The colored tile which I assume you are asking about is from Bedrock Industries in Seattle. They have a very wide array of colors and many different sizes. the tile is made of recycled glass, and is very beautiful. The product is called blazestone tile and their website shows all the sizes and colors. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-03.*