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# Robert Hutchison Architecture

Original Houzz profile: [Robert Hutchison Architecture](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/robert-hutchison-architecture-pfvwus-pf~1200072564)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Architects
- **Location:** Seattle
- **Serves:** Seattle, Bainbridge Island, Bellevue, Mercer Island, Kirkland, Redmond, Issaquah, San Juan Islands, Pacific Northwest Region, Mexico
- **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (6 reviews)
- **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2015), for Service.

## About

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Robert Hutchison Architecture is an architecture studio based in the Fremont neighborhood of Seattle. Our portfolio includes work at all scales, from small art studios to large custom residences. We believe that architecture should be beautiful, practical, and economical. We believe that this can only occur through a collaboration between client, builder, and architect.

### Services Provided

- Architecture
- Residences
- Remodels
- Additions
- Cabins
- Retreats
- Art Studios
- Workshops
- ADU's
- DADU's
- Interior Design
- Landscape Design

### Areas Served

- Seattle
- Bainbridge Island
- Bellevue
- Mercer Island
- Kirkland
- Redmond
- Issaquah
- San Juan Islands
- Pacific Northwest Region
- Mexico

### Typical Job Cost

$75,000 - 1,500,000

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | Robert Hutchison Architecture |
| Address | 4010 Whitman Ave N, Seattle 98103, United States |
| Phone | (206) 414-7226 |
| Website | http://www.robhutcharch.com |
| Followers on Houzz | 155 |

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [Robert Hutchison Architecture](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/robert-hutchison-architecture-pfvwus-pf~1200072564)
- **Website:** http://www.robhutcharch.com
- **Phone:** (206) 414-7226

## Credentials

**Certifications & Awards**
- 2009 Architectural League of NY Emerging Voice, (Hutchison & Maul Architecture).
- 2010 Japan-US Friendship Commission/NEA Creative Artists Exchange Fellowship Recipient.
- 2008 Honor Award for Washington Architecture: Honor Award, '7' - An Art Installation at Alderbrook Station.

- **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2015), for Service.

## Reviews

**Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 6 reviews**

### All 6 reviews

**★★★★★ — Quantum Windows & Doors, March 2015**

> Robert Hutchison is an internationally recognized architect that we in Seattle are proud to call our own. All the staff at Quantum are very familiar with his work and have enjoyed hand crafting his visions for over a decade. Robert continues now with his firm moving forward with ever increasing innovation and commitment to leading edge design.

**★★★★★ — Ambrose Construction Inc., Oct. 2014**

> We recently completed an interesting project with Rob.  It was a pleasure working with someone that has his level of experience, professionalism, and technical skill.  All of that aside, it is simply his knack for dreaming up great spaces that drew us to wanting to work with him.  He's a great collaborator, and a pleasure to work with.

**★★★★★ — Allbee Romein, Aug. 2014**

> We have been working with Rob Hutchison for the last year on our new house project.  When looking for an architect we looked for someone who had a great sense of design, was good problem solver and also a had good personal skills to work with us throughout the process as well as work well with the General Contractor.  We also had a small challenging lot and a tight budget to add to the mix.   Rob has been great to work with.  Rob listened closely to our wants and needs as well as our ideas.  He has created a design that is an expression of our tastes and life style.  We love our house.

**★★★★★ — situationiste, July 2014**

> We've worked with Rob for about fifteen years on five projects that ranged from high six figures and very challenging topography (new construction; wonderful solutions under demanding constraints); several remodels whose scopes varied from small to large, in which he again managed constraints and aesthetics artfully; a unique, delightful outbuilding folly that turned out to be a pragmatic space as well; and an extensive renovation of a 100 yr-old greystone row house - a renewal that stayed true to the original Victorian design while dramatically opening things up.
>
> Thinking about all the projects he's done for us, he demonstrates ability to grasp essence that spans Post-Modern, Mid-Century Modern, and Victorian brilliantly, and that's just us. Clear vision, careful execution, and great intuition about contractors - pay attention to what he says about them!

**★★★★★ — atmorrow, July 2014**

> Rob has the rare combination of technical savvy, aesthetic sophistication and wonderful people skills.  We keep going back to Rob for designs because we not only end up adding beauty to our environment but also some unexpected element that ends up being right on.
>
> And we all have a lot of fun in the process.

**★★★★★ — Chris Willis, July 2014**

> We hired Robert with a difficult brief, namely design a modern contemporary home for us to a strict budget located in a temperate rain forest with many environmental and site issues.
>
> The process of working through the design was excellent with Robert and his staff providing advise and options on the many choices we had to make. The resulting home is beautiful and full of light .
>
> Light was important to us in the gloomy PNW winter and one of the reasons we hired Robert based upon his portfolio. We were not disappointed. The resulting design was intelligent, innovative and enabled us to meet our budget while still creating something of beauty.

## Selected projects

- [Courtyard House on a Steep Site](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/courtyard-house-on-a-steep-site-pj-vj~591056)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 28
  - Description: Project by Hutchison & Maul Architecture Design by Robert Hutchison & Tom Maul Robert Hutchison, Principal-in-Charge The site is extremely long, narrow and steep.The courtyards are carved into the hillside for daylight and privacy.One enters at the center of the house.
- [80s House Addition](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/80s-house-addition-pj-vj~591472)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 21
  - Description: Project by Hutchison & Maul Architecture Design by Robert Hutchison & Tom Maul Robert Hutchison, Principal-in-Charge Leschi Neighborhood, Seattle WA, Construction 2013 The project involved a substantial interior renovation of a small 1980's residence cantilevered over the edge of an extremely steep slope, and the construction of a master bedroom addition above the pre-existing 2-car garage. For the renovation, removal of two walls transformed the first floor level into a single open space for li…
- [Bird House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bird-house-pj-vj~600471)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 21
  - Description: ​Project by Hutchison & Maul Architecture Design by Robert Hutchison & Tom Maul Tom Maul, Principal-in-Charge Vashon Island, WA, Constructed 2007 The house consists of a living pavilion and a sleeping tower connected by a glazed entry foyer. A cantilevered roof in the shape of a wing shelters the living pavilion. At the center of the house is a Bird Room.
- [Studio for a Writer](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/studio-for-a-writer-pj-vj~591527)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 17
  - Description: Project by Hutchison & Maul Architecture Design by Robert Hutchison & Tom Maul Robert Hutchison, Principal-in-Charge West Seattle, Seattle, WA, Constructed 2006 A spiraling wall and a folded plate roof create three independent spaces. The spiraling wall screens car parking from a garden, creating an outdoor working yard with the hill to the north. The folded plate roof covers the outdoor deck, creating an outdoor room for relaxation and cigar smoking. The studio is the space that is defined by t…
- [Guest House on a Lake](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/guest-house-on-a-lake-pj-vj~591502)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 16
  - Description: ​Project by Hutchison & Maul Architecture Design by Robert Hutchison & Tom Maul Robert Hutchison, Principal-in-Charge Mercer Island, WA, Constructed 2007 Sited as close to Lake Washington as permitted by code, the structure is elevated above a patio to preserve the flat portion of the site for outdoor use. A flat-seam copper cladding system serves the multiple roles of soffit, siding and roofing.
- [Studio for an Architect](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/studio-for-an-architect-pj-vj~230902)
  - Location: Seattle, WA
  - Photos: 13
  - Description: Seattle, WA, Constructed 2006 This small 2-story art studio replaces an even smaller, uninsulated, structurally unsound, rat-infested 2-car garage. Through the use of a cantilevered concrete slab and cantilevered wood framing, the studio “pops out” in two directions to maximize usable floor area while reusing the original garage foundation.
- [House for a Mother & Daughter](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/house-for-a-mother-and-daughter-pj-vj~591452)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 17
  - Description: Project by Hutchison & Maul Architecture Design by Robert Hutchison & Tom Maul Robert Hutchison, Principal-in-Charge Seattle, WA, Constructed 2004 The client specified three very specific requirements for her house: a simple building form; square windows; and a gable roof. The resulting design is based on a series of contradictions, with the intent of generating elements of surprise – at first glance, the house might appear as one thing, but then is realized as another.
- [Mid-Century Modern Addition & Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mid-century-modern-addition-and-remodel-pj-vj~591480)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 16
  - Description: Project by Hutchison & Maul Architecture Design by Robert Hutchison & Tom Maul Robert Hutchison, Principal-in-Charge Lake Sammamish, WA, Constructed 2009 A new addition and complete renovation to an existing mid-century modern residence designed by a noted architectural firm. Much consideration was given to the formal and spatial relationships between the residence and addition. The point where the original residence ends and the new addition begins is not completely clear.
- [Cantilever House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/cantilever-house-pj-vj~612653)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 14
  - Description: By Hutchison & Maul Architecture Robert Hutchison, Principal in charge. Seattle, WA. Currently under construction The Cantilever House, a 3,000 sf two-story residence for a couple overlooking Portage Bay, directly across from the University of Washington campus.
- [Studio for a Cobra 427](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/studio-for-a-cobra-427-pj-vj~591555)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 7
  - Description: Project by Hutchison & Maul Architecture Design by Robert Hutchison & Tom Maul Robert Hutchison, Principal-in-Charge Bellevue, WA, Constructed 2008 An accessory structure that accommodates a Porsche Carrera, two jetskis, an Open 5.70 high-performance sailboat, two telescopes on tripods, a Sauna, and a workshop for the Owner to construct a Cobra 427 sports car.
- [Cabin on Maury Island](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/cabin-on-maury-island-pj-vj~591523)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 12
  - Description: Project by The Miller/Hull Partnership Design by Robert Hutchison & David Miller Project Architect: Robert Hutchison Maury Island, WA, Constructed 1998 A single gable roof shelters spaces used as a cabin, breezeway, and tractor shed. The pumphouse, a steel highway culvert squashed into the shape of an ellipse, ​provides a vertical counterpart to the horizontal cabin.
- [White River Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/white-river-residence-pj-vj~597115)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 26
  - Description: By Robert Hutchison Architecture Design by Robert Hutchison & Scott Claassen Robert Hutchison, Principal-in-Charge Greenwater, WA. Currently Under Construction A 2,100 sf residence for a husband and wife who are die-hard skiers. A tranquil courtyard serves as an entry transition from the forest setting to the interior of the residence. The interior rooms are carefully placed to provide constantly changing views out towards the White River, up into the tree canopies, or inwards towards the courty…
- [Retreat House in Chile](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/retreat-house-in-chile-pj-vj~591516)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 14
  - Description: Design by Susana Covarrubias & Robert Hutchison Santiago, Chile, Constructed 1999 A small retreat house located in the wine country one hour north of Santiago. The architectural highlight is a wall which draws visitors into the site, defines a courtyard space, and separates service from living spaces.​

[See all 13 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/robert-hutchison-architecture-pfvwus-pf~1200072564)

## Community Q&A

**Q: Where did you get the material for the siding?** *(in Photo Questions)*

Where did you get the material for the siding?  Love the zinc look, having a hard time finding a vendor.

A: The siding is a custom flat seam copper panel system that we designed. Not something that you can purchase from a manufacturer, and very expensive!

**Q: so gorgeous! can you tell me who makes the windows in the living room?** *(in Photo Questions)*

A: Hi michoumonster, the windows are by Quantum Windows & Doors.

**Q: exterior** *(in Photo Questions)*

Are those copper panels on the exterior.

A: Yes they are. It is a custom flat-seam system.

**Q: Deck Floor?** *(in Photo Questions)*

What material is the deck flooring? And what color is it?

A: It's Ipe decking. Natural left to weather. (No finish).

**Q: Paver material** *(in Photo Questions)*

This is gorgeous! Are the pavers concrete or stone? Thanks

A: Thank you! They are custom precast concrete pavers.

**Q: are these concrete pavers?** *(in Photo Questions)*

A: Yes they are.

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-14.*