--- title: "Jeff Luth - Soldano Luth Architects — Architects & Building Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/jeff-luth-soldano-luth-architects-pfvwus-pf~1476487859 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1476487859.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Jeff Luth - Soldano Luth Architects" category: ["Architects"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/a10317b60d1230e6_0658-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "Seattle, Washington 98105, United States" phone: "(206) 787-0170" website: http://soldanoluth.com rating: 4.9 review_count: 16 best_of_houzz_awards: 5 followers: 405 last_updated: 2026-11-07 --- # Jeff Luth - Soldano Luth Architects Original Houzz profile: [Jeff Luth - Soldano Luth Architects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/jeff-luth-soldano-luth-architects-pfvwus-pf~1476487859) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Architects - **Location:** Seattle, WA - **Serves:** Seattle, Bellevue, Kirkland, Redmond, Shoreline, Bothell, Edmonds, Lynnwood, West Lake Sammamish, Mercer Island, Kenmore, Cottage Lake, Inglewood-Finn Hill, Tukwila, Mountlake Terrace, Mill Creek, Lake Forest Park, Woodinville, Kingsgate, Newcastle, Maltby, Brier, Eastgate, Esperance, Clyde Hill, Medina, Kingston, Beacon Hill, Yarrow Point, Ames Lake, Woodway, Beaux Arts Village, Hunts Point, Ballard, Fairmount Park, Gatewood, North Beacon Hill, Rainier Valley, Riverview - **Houzz rating:** 4.9 out of 5 (16 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 5 awards (2012–2017), for Design, Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - 5 Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 50,000 Ideabook Saves The natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest provides a touchstone for our designs. As a studio, we focus on creating timeless architecture fitted carefully in the natural environment and the local setting. We work closely and collaboratively with our clients throughout the design and construction process. The final results are a wonderful mix of that collaboration. We hope you enjoy looking through the work presented here and that it may inspire your visions. ### Services Provided - Architectural Design - Home Remodeling - Architectural Drawings - Custom Homes - Home Extensions - Sustainable Design - Energy-Efficient Homes - 3D Rendering - Green Building - Space Planning - Universal Design - Historic Building Conservation ### Areas Served - Seattle - Bellevue - Kirkland - Redmond - Shoreline - Bothell - Edmonds - Lynnwood - West Lake Sammamish - Mercer Island - Kenmore - Cottage Lake - Inglewood-Finn Hill - Tukwila - Mountlake Terrace - Mill Creek - Lake Forest Park - Woodinville - Kingsgate - Newcastle - Maltby - Brier - Eastgate - Esperance - Clyde Hill - Medina - Kingston - Beacon Hill - Yarrow Point - Ames Lake - Woodway - Beaux Arts Village - Hunts Point - Ballard - Fairmount Park - Gatewood - North Beacon Hill - Rainier Valley - Riverview ### Typical Job Cost $200,000 - 5 million ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Jeff Luth - Soldano Luth Architects | | Address | Seattle, Washington 98105, United States | | Phone | (206) 787-0170 | | Website | http://soldanoluth.com | | License Number | 5231 | | Followers on Houzz | 405 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — http://www.facebook.com/pages/soldano-luth-architects/186320634734664 - Blog — www.soldanoluth.com ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Jeff Luth - Soldano Luth Architects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/jeff-luth-soldano-luth-architects-pfvwus-pf~1476487859) - **Website:** http://soldanoluth.com - **Phone:** (206) 787-0170 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Bachelor of Arts Environmental Design - Master of Architecture - Architectural registration State of Washington - Seattle Design Review Board - **Best of Houzz:** 5 awards (2012–2017), for Design, Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 4.9 out of 5 — 16 reviews** ### Reviews **★★★★★ — HU-763579, Nov. 2015** > Soldano Luth (and Jeff Luth and Ellen in particular) did an incredibly professional job for us on our major home retrofit (~$300k) - coming from a professional engineer, that is very high praise. We went into it thinking we knew what we wanted "design-wise", and just needed help finding and managing contractors. Jeff did indeed find us an excellent contractor, and help us negotiate fees and manage the contract; but those turned out to the least of the services he provided. He showed us what the house could become - far more than our "design" could ever have done. It all looks so simple and logical now when you walk through it now, but in my experience "simple" actually takes hard work. The layout is great, we love the finishes, and the custom pieces (the fireplace, the walk-in closet, my office) are still topics of conversation with friends to this day. In the architecture world, there are project architects (people who know how things get things built) and design architects (people who decide layouts, and finishes, and how things will look and feel) - Jeff Luth proved to be great at both roles. **★★★★★ — iridiscent, Oct. 2015** > Jeff Luth was the architect for the remodel of our home. He took an architect designed mid-century modern home that was well designed in a couple of rooms and made it a complete well designed house. > > He listened to our needs and wishes and created a design that exceeded them! **★★★★★ — Gary Culver, Oct. 2015** > Upon arising each morning, my wife and I view the Olympic mountains from our bedroom window and sing praises to the creator of our home Jeff Luth!! Well, OK, that's a bit of a stretch, but, he did create our present home on Phinney Ridge and we do adore it. Our relationship began with Jeff 20 years ago and resulted in a couple of remodels of a home we had near Haller Lake and the make over of the home of one of our children in the Fremont area. He also has been very helpful in looking at various homes with us, making sketches of various improvements that might be done and drafting preliminary plans. > One of the many things that makes him special is his ability to transform ones hazy, ephemeral, ideas into concrete, realistic, lovely structures. Feel free to call me and hear additional praises! 206-954-3030. **★★★★★ — bkuznetz, Oct. 2015** > Because our budget was small and we wanted to do much of the finishing work ourselves, many architects were not willing to talk with us. We wanted a modern house as well as someone we could feel comfortable working with. Jeff had no problem with any of this. He is extremely personable with a good sense of humor...a great asset as the construction process can often be a very challenging and anxious period. > He seemed genuinely excited about our ideas and wasted no time in getting started, sending us emails regularly with ideas and drawings he was working on. > His plans were all hand drawn, something we personally enjoyed and he spent considerable time revising and honing the design and details we wanted to get right. > His conscientiousness and his years of experience made the construction phase go smoothly with a minimum of surprises. > He agreed to oversee the draws and construction invoices from the contractor which, for first time builders like ourselves, was a huge help. > We liked Jeff's enthusiasm for architecture. He seems well matched to his profession and genuinely enjoys what he does and this came across during the entire process. > The final budget for the house was very close to the projected budget. > We felt extremely lucky and fortunate to have Jeff design our home and to date have nothing but good things to say about our experience. **★★★★★ — Sound Construction, Oct. 2015** > As a custom home building company with over thirty years of experience, we have worked > with dozens of Architects over the years. We recently had the opportunity of working with > Soldano Luth Architects Specifically Jeff Luth. We believe Jeff to be one of the more professional architects we have worked with. We appreciated Jeff's accessibility, responsiveness to our questions, feedback to our suggestions and attention to detail. > Truly, > Joe Lachaussee > Adam Lidral > Sound Construction, LLC **★★★★★ — Pradeep Singh, Oct. 2015** > Jeff, is an incredibly good architect. He designed and oversaw the construction of a large 6k+ sq ft house for us. Not only did we end up with a beautiful house that we enjoy living in, the experience was pleasant, fun and educational. > > Jeff is a very good listener and has an amazing ability to sketch out ideas even as you discuss possibilities. He combines that with excellent aesthetic sense (in the footsteps of Frank Lloyd Wright) to deliver a well designed house that is also functionally very useful. > > As may be evident, I couldn't recommend anyone more strongly - I've been selling Jeff to my friends ever since 2001! :-) **★★★★★ — dicka9, Oct. 2015** > Our experience with Jeff Luth was excellent. He really listened to what we wanted and the > discussions about details were open and straightforward. We enjoyed working with him. We > have a continuing relationship. **★★★★★ — episoen, Oct. 2015** > I've worked with Jeff Luth on many projects over the past 7 years. He has always provided excellent designs, with attention given to a high quality of construction while keeping costs down. > > On recent project was a rambling one-story home in Mercer Island. The project used quite a few interesting architectural features, which have turned out beautifully. Jeff has a good focus for the details, which create a big difference in the final look of the structure. **★★★★ — bigredlac, Oct. 2015** > We hired Jeff after a house fire. Our neighbor is a builder and had worked with Jeff in the past and spoke highly of him. Soldano Luth was also the firm that designed a previous remodel on the house. > The building was basically a total loss but enough was left that Jeff could see what had been. Then he worked with us to incorporate our ideas into the rebuild and expansion. He was a good listener and also had really good ideas, most of which we used. > Jeff was involved with the builder and all three parties got along very well. Communication was excellent throughout the process. He was flexible enough to work around our time demands. > We would definitely recommend Jeff Luth as an architect. **★★★★★ — clahend, Oct. 2015** > We hired Jeff to design a beach house for our property in the San Juan Islands. He was great to work with during the design phase; he answered our questions, listened when we tried to explain what we thought we wanted, and gave us many ideas to consider. He has a good grasp of both details and how the finished structure will work. One of my favorite memories is Jeff standing at the property with many paint chips in his hand comparing them to the bark of the trees and the gravel on the beach to make sure the selected outside color would blend well with the surroundings. He helped us evaluate and select a contractor. He then worked with our contractor to make sure that they understood and were following the plans. Our contractor kept telling us how much they appreciated the clear and complete drawings and Jeff's prompt response to questions. The result was a beautiful house that is a pleasure to be in. **★★★★★ — starkshell, Oct. 2015** > Jeff was our architect for two houses for which we did extensive remodels (in one case down to studs). His vision and attention to detail helped solve issues that resulted in a much higher home sale value. He is very quick to respond, and holds contractors to a very high standard of craftsmanship. We recommend Jeff to our friends, and they also have been thrilled with his work. **★★★★★ — Quantum Windows & Doors, Aug. 2015** > Quantum is currently working alongside Soldano Luth on an impressive Pacific Northwest contemporary residence complete with clean lines and large expanses of glass. We look forward to developing our relationship with this firm as their commitment to sustainability and timeless modern design is commendable and exemplary. ## Selected projects - [Mercer Island Lake Washington Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mercer-island-lake-washington-home-pj-vj~2268819) - Location: Mercer Island, WA - Photos: 12 - Description: A new residence on Mercer Island is organized to bring light and the landscape into the home. Eastern and western terraces connect with the great room living areas and master suite. Other spaces have terraces or decks connecting them to the land. The building flows down the hillside toward the lake. - [Mercer Island Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mercer-island-home-pj-vj~709559) - Location: Mercer Island, WA - Photos: 10 - Description: A modern ranch home designed for the Pacific Northwest. - [Carmel Grasslands Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/carmel-grasslands-home-pj-vj~10387) - Location: Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA - Photos: 22 - Description: This home was designed to enhance the elements of its grasslands site. Separate pavilions were arranged around an existing oak tree and to create a courtyard with views downslope to the valley. The simple forms set within the grassland create a harmonious home and landscape. - [Redmond Lake Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/redmond-lake-residence-pj-vj~10523) - Location: Redmond, WA - Photos: 15 - Description: In a meadow, within a larger forested location, this home is designed to reach out to the landscape and to allow the landscape to flow in and among the building elements. The quiet design becomes an integral part of the land it was built on. In that way, the building honors the natural setting and the owners deep respect for that land. - [Orcas Island Shoreline Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/orcas-island-shoreline-home-pj-vj~7997) - Location: Anacortes, WA - Photos: 14 - Description: Set on a rocky shoreline, the great room of this home was positioned to open onto a rock outcropping. That flat stone became the terrace. Behind the great room, a bridge crosses the existing swale to the bedroom wing. That wing contains the master bedroom and a guest bedroom below. The rocky swale runs below the bridge and the entry walk. The house was designed to integrate itself into the existing landscape and enhance the experience of the shoreline. - [Northeast Lake Washington Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/northeast-lake-washington-home-pj-vj~14045) - Location: Kirkland, WA - Photos: 14 - Description: The house takes advantage of the low bank waterfront with both main and lower level terraces opening to the lake. The roof terrace and exterior fireplace just off the kitchen create a pleasant hang out area. A back terrace is warmer and less exposed. The living and master bedroom extends toward the views up and down the lake. - [Phinney Ridge Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/phinney-ridge-home-pj-vj~82829) - Location: Seattle, WA - Photos: 11 - Description: Created to take advantage of a sloping and angled lot with a view, this home combined a rain-screen panel system and accent water tables to modulate the scale and accent the horizontal motion of the modern design. The interior uses a simple palate of white oak, gray tile, black windows and white walls. Spaces are open with an easy flow between inside and outside. - [Orcas Island Bluffside Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/orcas-island-bluffside-home-pj-vj~4907068) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 8 - Description: This new home on a waterfront bluff location opens to the view of the water and provides a large covered terrace on the water side. A second floor over the garage provides a studio space. Large glulam beams support the roof and create a rhythm of structural materials through the design. - [Yarrow Point Lake Washington Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/yarrow-point-lake-washington-home-pj-vj~10428) - Location: Seattle, Yarrow Point, WA - Photos: 17 - Description: Respecting the quiet, rooted feel of the existing farmhouse on this site guided the design of the owners new home. This design takes the quiet and lovely form of farm buildings and re-imagines it for a modern home. Durable materials and common gables are combined with chimneys and canopies to make a beautiful, grounded and delightful home. - [Whidbey Island Bluff Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/whidbey-island-bluff-home-pj-vj~387310) - Location: Coupeville, WA - Photos: 7 - Description: The home is raised up to obtain views of the ocean. Berms of imported soil from other construction projects create terraces for the living spaces. The home spans over a covered auto court. Large windows make for an open airy feel. - [Montana Lake Retreat](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/montana-lake-retreat-pj-vj~33711) - Location: Bigfork, MT - Photos: 15 - Description: This lake retreat in Montana nestles into the hillside becoming a part of the surrounding landscape. Dark rustic siding mimics the dark tree trunks nearby. Views to the lake are expansive from the lower living areas. A separate garage and studio space near the access road complete the retreat. An ATV track connects the two buildings. The dark low forms compliment the rocky treed shoreline. - [Bellevue home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bellevue-home-pj-vj~18216) - Location: Bellevue, WA - Photos: 8 - Description: This contemporary design for a family in Bellevue took advantage of views and a wonderful back yard. Some delight with the owners Boeing background was derived from the grand sweeping roof. The link between the indoor and outdoor spaces was carefully detailed for use all year long. - [Bainbridge Island Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bainbridge-island-home-pj-vj~1633823) - Location: Bainbridge Island, WA - Photos: 3 - Description: A new home on a wooded lot on Bainbridge Island weaves itself in among the existing trees. Narrow building lines allow light to penetrate into the home creating a bright cheerful interior. - [Anacortes View Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/anacortes-view-home-pj-vj~725565) - Location: Anacortes, WA - Photos: 9 - Description: This home in Anacortes is designed to capture views out over Bellingham Channel in Puget sound. The entry sequence for the home cumulinates in an expansive view of the sound. All the main interior rooms participate in the view. - [South Mercer Island Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/south-mercer-island-residence-pj-vj~11718) - Location: Mercer Island, WA - Photos: 8 - Description: Adding a family room to a small two story home we took the opportunity to update the feel and relation to the yard. The finished design is fresh with a nice flow of spaces and close connection to the yard. - [Medina Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/medina-remodel-pj-vj~11949) - Location: Medina, WA - Photos: 23 - Description: This mid century modern home was extensively remodeled to update and reorganize the interiors as well as add space and exterior terraces. The home was originally designed by Bill Bain of NBBJ for himself and family. The remodel added study, dining, breakfast, master bath space and reworked the entry with a bridge and stair to meet the requirements of the current owner. - [Remodel of Classic Anderson Home, Mercer Island](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/remodel-of-classic-anderson-home-mercer-island-pj-vj~10942) - Location: Mercer Island, WA - Photos: 6 - Description: This classic Ralph Anderson waterfront home was extensively remodeled to update and expand the home. - [Yarrow Point Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/yarrow-point-remodel-pj-vj~11715) - Location: Yarrow Point, WA - Photos: 3 - Description: We remodeled and expanded the basement, deck, terrace and entry of this mid century home. New landscape walls and terracing redefined the front entry. A new paved deck opened up the main floor to the view and created a covered terrace below. These changes transformed the relationship of the house to its site. - [Lake Washington Guest House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lake-washington-guest-house-pj-vj~16464) - Location: Kirkland, WA - Photos: 9 - Description: This small quiet structure is nestled up against a long brick wall near the waterfront. It provides bath, indoor and outdoor showers, a kitchenette and hanging out space with a fireplace. Guests can spend the night by pulling out the hidden bed in the built in couch. A terrace and grass steps to the waterfront lawn make for an enjoyable place to be. - [Seattle Waterfront Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/seattle-waterfront-home-pj-vj~4907447) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 [See all 47 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/jeff-luth-soldano-luth-architects-pfvwus-pf~1476487859) ## Ideabooks - [soldanoluth's ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/22413581/list/soldanoluth-s-ideas) — 1 idea [See all 1 ideabook](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/soldanoluth) ## Community Q&A **Q: What is the roof pitch?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: It is a shallow 1 in 12 pitch. **Q: What material and color is the floor?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: The floor is cork for a softer feel. **Q: What material did you use for the counter top?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: The countertop is granite. It beautifully contrasts with the cabinet veneer. **Q: are those steps concrete or natural stone?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: They are cast concrete. Very well done by the contractor. **Q: Front door material?** *(in Photo Questions)* Hello! Gorgeous home! Would you be able to tell me whether the door is solid wood, fibre-glass, or another material? ... and manufacturer? Kind thanks, Ruth A: HI Ruth, Thank you for the inquiry. The door was custom made of yellow cedar plank over an engineered core by a custom fabricator. We worked with the owner to create something they would enjoy. There are very good custom door fabricators all around the country. **Q: What color are the receptacles on this glass tile backsplash?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: We chose a stainless steel outlet. It seemed the most appropriate. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-11-07.*