--- title: "Chris Pardo Design - Elemental Architecture — Architects & Building Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/chris-pardo-design-elemental-architecture-pfvwus-pf~1577209376 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1577209376.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Chris Pardo Design - Elemental Architecture" category: ["Architects"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/16c3866a0069c5de_6323-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "121 Prefontaine Place South, Seattle, Washington 98104, United States" latitude: 47.6036 longitude: -122.3256 phone: "(206) 329-1654" website: http://www.elementalarchitecture.com rating: 5 review_count: 4 best_of_houzz_awards: 4 followers: 1298 last_updated: 2026-09-13 --- # Chris Pardo Design - Elemental Architecture Original Houzz profile: [Chris Pardo Design - Elemental Architecture](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/chris-pardo-design-elemental-architecture-pfvwus-pf~1577209376) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Architects - **Location:** Seattle, WA - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (4 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 4 awards (2014–2018), for Design. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Houzz Influencer - 100,000 Ideabook Saves Chris Pardo Design: Elemental Architecture is an interdisciplinary practice involved in rigorous design and research that yields innovative, iconic buildings and dynamic urban environments. Their approach is to realize inventive solutions that turn the constraints of each project into the design direction, exploring the relationships between space, program, form, budget and material. With projects worldwide, the firm’s work ranges in scale from residential, commercial, hospitality, and civic buildings to large urban planning projects. The firm also invests significant energy into the design of international creative competitions. Awarded a 2007 AIA commendation and received the 2008 design achievement award for its contribution to Seattle’s urban fabric. 2010 "20 under 40", 2011 "40 under 40", Mr. Pardo was named one of Seattles Most Influential People in 2011. Recently named "40 under 40" by Palm Springs Life Magazine 2014. ### Services Provided - Architectural Design - Building Design - Custom Homes - Floor Plans ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Chris Pardo Design - Elemental Architecture | | Address | 121 Prefontaine Place South, Seattle, Washington 98104, United States | | Phone | (206) 329-1654 | | Website | http://www.elementalarchitecture.com | | Followers on Houzz | 1298 | ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Chris Pardo Design - Elemental Architecture](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/chris-pardo-design-elemental-architecture-pfvwus-pf~1577209376) - **Website:** http://www.elementalarchitecture.com - **Phone:** (206) 329-1654 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - "Most Influential People" - "Best Young Architect" - "Top architects under 40" - "Decades Best" - "Top 25 Innovators" - "Top 20 architects under 40" - Design Achievement Award Winner - AIA Commendation Award Winner - "40 under 40" - **Best of Houzz:** 4 awards (2014–2018), for Design. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 4 reviews** ### All 4 reviews **★★★★★ — True Building Inc., Feb. 2013** > I'm a contractor that has done work on projects designed by Chris. His designs are clearly fantastic and as a builder I've noticed he uses clever and creative design ideas in working around functional building issues. If you want an architect that will give you a truly amazing and buildable design, you've found the right guy. > > -RP **★★★★★ — Justin Calvo, Nov. 2012** > Chris Pardo Design - Elemental Architecture does great work. In 2006 my wife and I were shopping for our first home when we were introduced to Chris and his talented team. The end result was a 3,000 sqft modern in-city home that delighted us and readers of Seattle Metropolitan's 2007 Best of the City issue. As twenty-something first-time buyers, we never imagined award winning design was within our reach. Chris Pardo Design - Elemental Architecture's timeless designs combined with modern efficiencies like an Accessory Dwelling Unit and eco-friendly materials resulted in our ability to sell our house this year for a profit - something very rare for circa height-of-the-market 2006 purchases. > > People that have worked with Chris Pardo Design recognize that the team's talent goes far beyond architecture. They blend their experiences designing for all types of use - a boutique hotel, a swanky bar, a luminescent night club, a reclaimed farmhouse and more. Their understanding of the construction process and local suppliers meant that our house was completed on time and on schedule. While budget is important to anyone these days, as a first-time home owner it was an imperative. But the Chris Pardo Design team didn't design to a number, they collaborated with us, an interior designer we hired, and their builders to find simple and elegant solutions to meet our needs. And yes, the math worked too. > > So if it was so great, why did we move this year? With a larger family and shifting needs, the Chris Pardo Design - Elemental Architecture team helped us find and re-imagine a historic home to begin our next (bigger) adventure in Seattle. **★★★★★ — joettaroyce, Nov. 2012** > This design group is one of the most innovative in Seattle and come highly recommended. Besides working with them on my own project, I have several clients that have worked with on commercial and residential projects in the past. **★★★★★ — glennkreisel, Oct. 2012** > Chris Pardo is a genius with architecture and interior design. I have been impressed with Chris's availability via email, txt and phone. Very modest and easy to discuss ideas or changes with him. I think we will see Pardo becoming an icon in the architecture/design in the coming years. I am very glad we were able to have Pardo involved with our dream house. ## Selected projects - [Dark Horse Manor](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/dark-horse-manor-pj-vj~7585348) - Location: Louisville, KY - Photos: 34 - [Skyhawk Villa](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/skyhawk-villa-pj-vj~7561083) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 74 - Description: Former home of actress Maureen O'Hara. Features six bedrooms, five bathrooms, cliffside swimming pool, outdoor kitchen, custom tadelakt plaster throughout and original terrazzo floors. - [Shelter Island Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/shelter-island-residence-pj-vj~6496239) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 12 - [Durango Townhomes](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/durango-townhomes-pj-vj~2921804) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 16 - [East Hampton](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/east-hampton-pj-vj~2268780) - Location: East Hampton, NY - Photos: 13 - [Ranch Vista Palm Springs](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ranch-vista-palm-springs-pj-vj~2168033) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 31 - [Elemental 3 Seattle](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/elemental-3-seattle-pj-vj~1371749) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 36 - [Issaquah Highlands Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/issaquah-highlands-residence-pj-vj~1213086) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 67 - [Queen Anne Modern](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/queen-anne-modern-pj-vj~1166460) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 74 - [Leschi Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/leschi-remodel-pj-vj~112024) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 43 - [Wexler Steel House \#4 Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/wexler-steel-house-4-renovation-pj-vj~1136856) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 14 - [Coachella Music Festival Bathrooms](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/coachella-music-festival-bathrooms-pj-vj~1073966) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 30 - [Kirkland Modern 3](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kirkland-modern-3-pj-vj~947808) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 53 - [Aurea Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/aurea-residence-pj-vj~885445) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 26 - Description: Architect: Chris Pardo Design - Elemental Architecture - [Redmond Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/redmond-remodel-pj-vj~885822) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 39 - Description: Architect: Chris Pardo Design - Elemental Architecture - [Genesee Townhomes](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/genesee-townhomes-pj-vj~885759) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 10 - Description: Architec: Chris Pardo Design - Elemental Architecture Constructed by Method Homes - [San Gabriel Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/san-gabriel-residence-pj-vj~745469) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 30 - [Kirkland Modern House Two](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kirkland-modern-house-two-pj-vj~857230) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 87 - [Redmond Remodel/Addition](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/redmond-remodel-addition-pj-vj~793125) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 66 - [Oaktree Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/oaktree-residence-pj-vj~774417) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 29 [See all 56 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/chris-pardo-design-elemental-architecture-pfvwus-pf~1577209376) ## Community Q&A **Q: Siding Material** *(in Photo Questions)* I love the black siding. Can you please tell me what material it is? Is it metal panels or cement board or something else? Thank you for your time. A: Hardi-panel painted black **Q: What kind of wood was used for the cabinetry, please?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Zebra Wood veneer plywood **Q: What wood did you use on the cabinet fronts?** *(in Photo Questions)* Great project! What wood did you use on the cabinet fronts? Thanks! A: Thank you! Walnut **Q: Dark siding?** *(in Photo Questions)* I'd also love to know what the dark siding material is. A: cedar **Q: Where is the couch from? What color is it?** *(in Photo Questions)* Where is the couch from? What color is it? A: Area 51 in Seattle - Grey **Q: Floor?** *(in Photo Questions)* What is the wood used in this floor? A: Tiger wood --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-13.*