--- title: "Citizen Design — Architects & Building Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/citizen-design-pfvwus-pf~1199651512 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1199651512.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Citizen Design" category: ["Architects"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/eda366c302572505_0250-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "Seattle, Washington 98109, United States" phone: "(206) 535-7908" website: http://collaborativeco.com rating: 5 review_count: 2 best_of_houzz_awards: 2 followers: 72 last_updated: 2026-08-24 --- # Citizen Design Original Houzz profile: [Citizen Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/citizen-design-pfvwus-pf~1199651512) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Architects - **Location:** Seattle, WA - **Serves:** Seattle, Bellevue, Renton, Kirkland, Redmond, Shoreline, Bothell, Mercer Island, Bainbridge Island, Kenmore, Tukwila, Bryn Mawr-Skyway, White Center, Lake Forest Park, Woodinville, Kingsgate, Newcastle, Eastgate, Clyde Hill, Medina, Beacon Hill, Yarrow Point, Beaux Arts Village, Hunts Point, Ballard, North Beacon Hill, Rainier Valley - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (2 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2020–2026), for Design, Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Houzz Influencer - 10,000 Ideabook Saves - Best of Houzz winner - Award winning We seek to create order, character, and harmony. Our intention is to combine the simplicity of form with the unique physical properties of materials to formulate spaces that transform modern living. ### 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) - Green Building - Space Planning - Universal Design - Drafting - Home Restoration - Historic Building Conservation - Project Management - Outdoor Kitchen Design - Site Preparation ### Areas Served - Seattle - Bellevue - Renton - Kirkland - Redmond - Shoreline - Bothell - Mercer Island - Bainbridge Island - Kenmore - Tukwila - Bryn Mawr-Skyway - White Center - Lake Forest Park - Woodinville - Kingsgate - Newcastle - Eastgate - Clyde Hill - Medina - Beacon Hill - Yarrow Point - Beaux Arts Village - Hunts Point - Ballard - North Beacon Hill - Rainier Valley ### Typical Job Cost $750,000 - 25,000,000 We service residential, commercial and multi-family design & permitting ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Citizen Design | | Address | Seattle, Washington 98109, United States | | Phone | (206) 535-7908 | | Website | http://collaborativeco.com | | Followers on Houzz | 72 | ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Citizen Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/citizen-design-pfvwus-pf~1199651512) - **Website:** http://collaborativeco.com - **Phone:** (206) 535-7908 ## Credentials - **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2020–2026), for Design, Service. **Affiliations** - [National Association of Home Builders](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/national-association-of-home-builders-pfvwus-pf~562065019) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 2 reviews** ### All 2 reviews **★★★★★ — Christopher Murdoch, Sept. 2019** > Citizen Design is professional and customer focused. From the inception of my project till the end they took notes and followed through with the all of the comments I provided. This means a lot to me because it wasn't thier project by mine and they took that to heart. A lot of Architects can ignore this fact and cause strife in the relationship. That was not the case for Citizen. Top shelf! **★★★★★ — Guy Weismantel, Feb. 2017** > Jacob and his team did an outstanding job in taking on our half-completed drawings and turned them into a home that is far beyond what we had envisioned. They were thoughtful, they listened, and importantly, they leveraged their expertise to take our ideas and make them better, presented us with options we hadn't considered, and made sure we understood the impact of our choices. While we were confident we'd love the finished product, what we're most surprised and happy about are the touches that we never considered but which they knew would go a long way making this a place we all love to come home to everyday. ## Selected projects - [Matchwood Homes](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/matchwood-homes-pj-vj~7281710) - Location: Seattle, WA - Photos: 23 - Description: Matchwood Homes is a remarkable testament to the combined efforts of the Collaborative Companies. A joint venture between Citizen Design and Valor Builds executing an innovative urban community. Comprising two single-family residences and an adjacent detached accessory dwelling unit, this development brings quality craft and design to the urban infill market in the heart of Seattle. The architectural composition takes its inspiration from the Cascade Mountain Range, evoking a sense of natural ha… - [The Trailblazer](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/the-trailblazer-pj-vj~7275238) - Location: Renton, WA - Photos: 21 - Description: Nestled within an expansive 18-acre wooded property in Maple Valley, Washington, The Trailblazer brings contemporary aesthetics into a rural fabric. Acquired by two forward-thinking brothers, each with distinct visions for their ideal family homes, the Trailblazer takes advantage of a remarkable parallel position along a tranquil natural creek that meanders through the landscape. At the heart of this project, four gabled volumes converge to fashion connections with the surrounding outdoors. The… - [Pipers Place](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/pipers-place-pj-vj~7275271) - Location: San Luis Obispo, CA - Photos: 29 - Description: Situated on the central coast of California in San Luis Obispo, Pipers Place stands as a harmonious integration within its environment, artfully curated around an inviting interior courtyard. This strategic layout invites the family to relish the outdoors year-round, blending seamlessly with the serene surroundings. The focal point of the residence is the central volume, flanked by floor-to-ceiling windows that unveil picturesque vistas of the encompassing vineyards and the undulating hills of t… - [The Six-Shooter](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/the-six-shooter-pj-vj~7275420) - Location: Steamboat Springs, CO - Photos: 33 - Description: Nestled within the charming Wild Horse Meadows neighborhood of Steamboat Springs, Colorado, Six-Shooter Lodge offers an exquisite blend of contemporary elegance and mountain-inspired living. Its prime location, a mere stroll away from the Steamboat Springs ski resort's Gondola, makes it an idyllic destination for year-round outdoor enjoyment and relaxation. This remarkable residence stands as a seamless fusion of modern style and rugged mountain allure. It's a space that truly encapsulates the e… - [South Lane B](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/south-lane-b-pj-vj~5910088) - Location: Sammamish, WA - Photos: 21 - [Stackhouse](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/stackhouse-pj-vj~5715885) - Location: Seattle, WA - Photos: 14 - [Sort Hus](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sort-hus-pj-vj~5527284) - Location: Seattle, WA - Photos: 23 - [Renton Hill House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/renton-hill-house-pj-vj~2504058) - Location: Seattle, WA - Photos: 25 - [Magnolia Hybrid](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/magnolia-hybrid-pj-vj~5527298) - Location: Seattle, WA - Photos: 13 - Description: Remodel of existing traditional brick home. Contemporary addition and interior remodel - [Bridle Trails House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bridle-trails-house-pj-vj~6304899) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 16 - [Queen Anne Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/queen-anne-residence-pj-vj~2104739) - Location: Seattle, WA - Photos: 31 - [Windemere Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/windemere-residence-pj-vj~2087187) - Location: Seattle, WA - Photos: 32 - [Mercer Island Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mercer-island-residence-pj-vj~2681078) - Location: Seattle, WA - Photos: 24 - [Beaux Arts Centennial Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/beaux-arts-centennial-home-pj-vj~367259) - Location: Beaux Arts Village, WA - Photos: 12 - [Mercer Island Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mercer-island-residence-pj-vj~825924) - Location: Seattle, WA - Photos: 19 - [Broadview Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/broadview-remodel-pj-vj~876589) - Location: Seattle, WA - Photos: 8 - [Renton Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/renton-remodel-pj-vj~739657) - Location: Seattle, WA - Photos: 10 - [Tam O'Shanter Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/tam-o-shanter-kitchen-pj-vj~1102350) - Location: Bellevue, WA - Photos: 6 - [Magnolia Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/magnolia-remodel-pj-vj~781694) - Location: Seattle, WA - Photos: 17 - [Bellevue Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bellevue-residence-pj-vj~865751) - Location: Bellevue, WA - Photos: 19 [See all 26 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/citizen-design-pfvwus-pf~1199651512) ## Ideabooks - [Brick transitions](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/70330347/list/brick-transitions) — 20 ideas - [Jacob](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/45668217/list/jacob) — 8 ideas - [Morse](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/39227953/list/morse) — 10 ideas - [Dixon](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/56719030/list/dixon) — 1 idea - [Dose Terrace Concepts](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/56663178/list/dose-terrace-concepts) — 4 ideas - [South Lane](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/50613210/list/south-lane) — 1 idea - [SP5](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/38586910/list/sp5) — 28 ideas - [Cool Stuff](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/28831956/list/cool-stuff) — 13 ideas - [Farmhouse](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/33554287/list/farmhouse) — 2 ideas - [Weismantel](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/39933408/list/weismantel) — 12 ideas - [Singer](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/35077714/list/singer) — 19 ideas - [Cookson](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/33269274/list/cookson) — 2 ideas - [Deans Entry](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/33057448/list/deans-entry) — 12 ideas - [Goodman](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/28831721/list/goodman) — 2 ideas - [Bainbridge House Pictures](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/28450442/list/bainbridge-house-pictures) — 3 ideas - [Metteer](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/24730305/list/metteer) — 5 ideas - [Wall](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/25500977/list/wall) — 1 idea - [Pang88](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/24574724/list/pang88) — 3 ideas - [Pang 33](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/24761569/list/pang-33) — 1 idea - [Frossard Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/1827633/list/frossard-kitchen) — 6 ideas [See all 21 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/seattleacd) ## Community Q&A **Q: What is the siding product you used ?** *(in Photo Questions)* Is it Fiberboard and if so, which brand please? A: The black material was Hardie cementious fiberboard. **Q: Tiles names and colors** *(in Photo Questions)* This is a beautiful bathroom. Could you please let me know the name of all tiles used? Floor, shower floor and tiles. Thank you! A: WALL TILE : SURFACE ART FLAT GLOSS 3x12 OFFSET WHITE GROUT COLOR : WHITE GLOSS SHOWER FLOOR AND NICHE : 1x1 HEXAGON CARERRA GROUT : WHITE BATHROOM FLOOR : FLORIDA TILE RHYME 12x24 STRAIGHT SET COLOR : SILVER MELODY **Q: What type of tile floor is this?** *(in Photo Questions)* I’d love to know the color and brand. Thank you! A: Which floor are you referring to? The shower floor or the tile floor? **Q: what type of tile is in the entry and bathrooms?** *(in Photo Questions)* Material and dimensions? A: This is a beige porcelain tile. Unsure about the dimensions. **Q: Beautiful! Is the wood floor tiled underneath or removeable to clean?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: It is tiled underneath so that the wood can be removed if needed. **Q: Nice contrast! What are the siding materials / colors?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Smooth cedar tongue and groove with painted hardie horizontal lap siding --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-24.*