--- title: "Rhodes Architecture + Light — Architects & Building Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/rhodes-architecture-light-pfvwus-pf~1577268576 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1577268576.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Rhodes Architecture + Light" category: ["Architects"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/a04306bb0004888a_4243-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "4218 SW Alaska Street, Suite G, Seattle, Washington 98116, United States" latitude: 47.5746 longitude: -122.3934 phone: "(206) 823-1278" website: http://www.rhodesarchitecture.com/ rating: 4.9 review_count: 16 years_in_business: 26 license_verified: true best_of_houzz_awards: 15 followers: 622 last_updated: 2026-09-14 --- # Rhodes Architecture + Light > Seattle Architect & Designer \| 15x Best of Houzz Original Houzz profile: [Rhodes Architecture + Light](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/rhodes-architecture-light-pfvwus-pf~1577268576) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Architects - **Location:** Seattle, WA - **Serves:** Seattle, Bellevue, Renton, Kirkland, Redmond, Burien, Des Moines, SeaTac, Mercer Island, Bainbridge Island, Tukwila, Bryn Mawr-Skyway, White Center, Port Orchard, Newcastle, Vashon, Klahanie, Normandy Park, Riverton, Manchester, Boulevard Park, Clyde Hill, Medina, Southworth, Enetai, Beacon Hill, Yarrow Point, Beaux Arts Village, Hunts Point, Ballard, Fairmount Park, Gatewood, North Beacon Hill, Rainier Valley, Riverview, Washington State - **Verified License:** Yes - **Houzz rating:** 4.9 out of 5 (16 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 15 awards (2014–2025), for Design, Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Houzz Pro Software User - Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 100,000 Ideabook Saves - Best of Houzz winner - Online consultation - 26 years in business - Responds Quickly ### Business highlights - Best of Houzz winner - 26 years in business - Online consultation - Responds Quickly Rhodes Architecture + Light is an award-winning Architect specializing in residential design, planning, and lighting in Seattle, Washington. Rhodes Architecture + Light approaches each project as unique. We believe in simple solutions based on individual dreams, honest materials, and the orientation, colors, and textures of the site. We seek to produce building and lighting designs that function smoothly and surprise, encouraging thought and discussion about the structures around us. We work with our clients to explore their personal architectural needs and desires. We believe that architecture should accommodate the people who use it. Our work is current yet incorporates traditional elements and materials, responding to our client's wishes, the climate, and the environment. We seek to create warm, comfortable spaces that embody a sense of home. ### Services Provided - Architectural Design - Building Design - Home Remodeling - Architectural Drawings - Custom Homes - House Plans - Home Additions - Home Extensions - Kitchen Design - Sustainable Design - Energy-Efficient Homes - 3D Rendering - Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) - Green Building - Space Planning - Guesthouse Design & Construction - Multigenerational Homes - Universal Design - Pool House Design & Construction - Historic Building Conservation - Project Management - Handicap-Accessible Design - Outdoor Kitchen Design - Tiny House Construction - Site Preparation - Landscape Plans - Passive Solar Heating & Cooling - Home Gym Design & Construction - Prefab Houses - 3D Home Design - Custom Home - Prefabricated and Modular Homes ### Areas Served - Seattle - Bellevue - Renton - Kirkland - Redmond - Burien - Des Moines - SeaTac - Mercer Island - Bainbridge Island - Tukwila - Bryn Mawr-Skyway - White Center - Port Orchard - Newcastle - Vashon - Klahanie - Normandy Park - Riverton - Manchester - Boulevard Park - Clyde Hill - Medina - Southworth - Enetai - Beacon Hill - Yarrow Point - Beaux Arts Village - Hunts Point - Ballard - Fairmount Park - Gatewood - North Beacon Hill - Rainier Valley - Riverview - Washington State ### Typical Job Cost $500,000 - 30 million Rhodes Architecture + Light takes pride in creating beautiful and well built structures at reasonable costs per square foot. ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Rhodes Architecture + Light | | Address | 4218 SW Alaska Street, Suite G, Seattle, Washington 98116, United States | | Phone | (206) 823-1278 | | Website | http://www.rhodesarchitecture.com/ | | License Number | WA 6671 | | Years in business | 26 | | Followers on Houzz | 622 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — http://www.facebook.com/rhodes.archandlight - LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-rhodes-ra-aia-62a5bb57/ - Blog — http://www.rhodesarchitecture.com ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Rhodes Architecture + Light](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/rhodes-architecture-light-pfvwus-pf~1577268576) - **Website:** http://www.rhodesarchitecture.com/ - **Phone:** (206) 823-1278 ## Credentials **Verified License** - Number: 6671 - Type: Architect - Issued by: Washington State Department of Licensing **Certifications & Awards** - Seattle Time/American Institute of Architecture Home of the Year Award, Cited and published five times by the Seattle Times for Residential Design, Three Master Builders Association Awards, Multiple Projects Published inNational and Regional Journals. - **Best of Houzz:** 15 awards (2014–2025), for Design, Service. **Affiliations** - [The American Institute of Architects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/the-american-institute-of-architects-pfvwus-pf~1350720471) - [Habitat for Humanity](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/habitat-for-humanity-pfvwus-pf~1099825387) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 4.9 out of 5 — 16 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 50.0 - Value: 50.0 ### Featured Review **★★★★★ — D&S Wiercinski, Oct. 2021** > We are approaching the finish line of the build for our custom home designed by RAL. Our new house looks more and more like the cover sheet of our construction plans. A few years ago, we tasked RAL with a challenging project to utilize an existing foundation from the 1940s to create an artistic industrial modern ADA wheelchair accessible residence for our family. > > During the design phase, RAL listened to our needs and partnered with us in the design and our functional requirements. We utilized virtual reality (VR) to tour the house from the perspective of one being in a wheelchair. RAL helped us with lighting and interiors; creating living spaces for everyone in the family to utilize. Since the start of construction, RAL has been critical for ensuring the execution matched our vision of the design. > > The whole RAL team worked hard. They took our vision and turned it into an architectural piece that meets beauty and function. **Comment from Rhodes Architecture + Light:** > Thank you very much, Sopheay and Doug, for all of your work, trust, support, and your patience through this amazing home design and construction project. We have been fortunate to work so closely with you and your family. We are all excited to see your family living there soon! ### All 16 reviews **★★★★★ — Erin Lau Landscape Design- Seattle, Jan. 2024** > Rhodes Architecture & Light are top notch architects who are extremely attentive to detail and the needs of their clients. I have worked with them professionally as a landscape designer for many years. Through my numerous collaborations with them I have seen firsthand how Tim Rhodes and his team carefully consider the design elements of every project and come up with creative and elegant solutions. They are easy to work with, very knowledgeable, and always professional. I look forward to my collaborations with them and recommend them to anyone seeking an architect. **Comment from Rhodes Architecture + Light:** > Thank you so much for your thoughtful and generous review of Rhodes Architecture & Light. Your kind words about our attention to detail, client needs, and creative solutions mean a lot to us. It has been a pleasure collaborating with you over the years, and we truly value the partnership we have built. We appreciate your recommendation and look forward to continuing our successful collaborations in the future. **★★★★★ — Joy Developments, Oct. 2021** > I'm a licensed General Contractor, based in West Seattle, and have worked with Tim for several years. He and his team are top notch, award-winning, with consistent works worthy of gracing the cover of any architecture magazine. The Rhodes team is incredibly insightful and will bring magic to your home or commercial structure. **Comment from Rhodes Architecture + Light:** > Thank you Patrick! We continue to love working with you and your team at Joy Development. **★★★★★ — Avril Steele, Dec. 2018** > Tim designed a beautiful house and bunk house addition. A place with close and intimate connections to the garden and court yards. **★★★★★ — Amy Anton, June 2017** > Tim and his colleagues have been amazing to work with over the last year. Through the design process, set backs with King County, and the actual start of the project, they have been hands on and helpful walking through this with us. Their style is a perfect match with ours and am so excited to complete this house with them. **Comment from Rhodes Architecture + Light:** > Thank you very much Amy and Richard! We are thrilled to be working with you on an amazing home in a beautiful natural place. **★★★★★ — Gopal S, Aug. 2014** > We are currently working with Rhodes Architecture + Light on the design of our house in Kirkland. > > This project has been more time consuming than we expected because we are subdividing the land before building a house on part of it. Tim has been handling the challenging short-plat process for us (communicating with the city, surveyors, civil engineers, planners, etc). Tim's and Josh's attention to detail is truly astounding. > > On the house front, his team's approach to designing a house really appeals to us - they spend a lot of time assessing our needs (esthetic, budget, practical) and understanding our lifestyle before determining every feature they choose to build into the house. Every time Tim presents us with a design, he seems to have a couple of alternate options in case the first one doesn't suit our needs. > > We essentially cold called Tim (had no referrals) after seeing one of his houses in Kirkland. It was essentially the best choice we made. **Comment from Rhodes Architecture + Light:** > Thank you so much !!! Gopal and Krishna, for the well written and incredibly kind review! > > Tim, Josh, Hugo **★★★★★ — mycoolhome2, Oct. 2013** > My wife and I hired Tim Rhodes to design several high profile homes > in Seattle. Tim proved right away he was exceptional by coming up > Innovative and cutting-edge designs. As developers we were very pleased because the homes sold quickly. Tim is an excellent communicator, very organized and listens to his client. > Glenn Davis **★★★★★ — Michelle Rhodes, Oct. 2013** > Tim is a true collaborator. He is detailed, clear, creative and respectful of budgets. This project was $1.6 M. He did such a great job we have him on retainer now to oversee a larger project. For my own home, I am asking him to look at a small remodel of $300K. I know he will be efficient, great taste, and have excellent ideas. Cant say enough great things about Tim and his team. **★★★★★ — emariebowman, Oct. 2013** > I had the pleasure of working with Tim Rhodes on an extensive remodel in West Seattle. Tim redesigned a dreary three story single family residence into a stunning five story modern dwelling. Tim is a professional of the highest degree with a kind and genuine demeanor. The process was seamless due to Tim's exceptional ability to understand and conceptualize our needs and present to us through very clear and comprehensive communication. We have another project in the works and are working with Tim once again. I would highly recommend Rhodes Architecture + Lighting to anyone. **★★★★★ — bh98021, Oct. 2013** > I have had the opportunity to build a Tim Rhodes design. His choice of materials and his attention to details makes his design's unique. He always has the client's budget in mind and does a great job using materials that will work with in the budget. > Tim is very enthusiastic about his work and it shows in his complete and detailed drawings. > > Brent Heath > E and H Construction **★★★★★ — Jack Bentler, Oct. 2013** > We own a home designed by Tim Rhodes and could not be happier. Tim is an amazing designer, our home is such a joy to live in with so much natural light and openness. With no formal living spaces it allows us to constantly utilize our entire house with no wasted and unnecessary space. The house has won many design awards which as the occupants we can say are well deserved. I would not hesitate to use Tim for a project and we actually plan to on a future project. Tim is easy to work with, environmentally conscious, a great listener and "idea guy". What I especially like is that he really knows the latest on innovation of materials and products to build/remodel. **★★★★★ — kudzu9, Oct. 2013** > Rhodes Architecture and Light designed the home I currently live in. It was built 12 years ago and was part of a 4-home project that received the award for AIA/Seattle Times 2001 Home of the Year, I was not involved in the original project as I did not purchase the home until 2005. When I toured the home that year, it took all of 10 minutes for me -- a very financially conservative person -- to decide that I had to live in the house. The home exudes an aura of clean, bright, modern and uncluttered design. There are no unnecessary frills, but there are many innovative design features and interesting details, and an overall sense of light that strikes everyone who sees it. It is the first time I have ever lived in a house that gives me a sense of joy waking up each morning. The design is innovative in the most positive sense: eight years on it has yet to bore me or feel tired. > > After moving in, I contracted with Tim Rhodes to design an outdoor structure, a large pergola, that was in keeping with the original design. Within a short time he developed a unique, cantilevered design that was unusual, but totally complementary to the existing house. It was a pleasure working with him as he clearly believes that houses should be living, evolving dwellings, and he is able to meld the vision of the client with his own exceptional design insights. Although Tim Rhodes has definite design principles, the client experience is one of collaboration. He always responded to questions and incorporated suggestions without worrying that his design was being compromised. > > If you review the projects on the Rhodes Architecture web site, you will find a wide variety of designs, but it is also clear that they are all guided by a consistent vision of what constitutes a livable house and how everyday materials can be applied in sometimes surprising ways to provide a truly satisfying built environment. **★★★★★ — beevik, Oct. 2013** > I hired Tim several months ago to design my new home on Lake Sammammish in Bellevue, Washington. We are about half-way through the design process now, and I have been extremely impressed with what Tim and his associates have delivered so far. > > When I began looking for an architect, my first goal was to find an experienced architect whose aesthetic was in line with mine. Tim's contemporary home designs are stunning but also complement their natural environments without overwhelming them; that's perfect for the Pacific Northwest and perfect for me. I was also looking for an architect who could help guide me through the process of building a home. I've never had a custom home built before, so I was worried I'd find the whole process a bit daunting. Fortunately, Tim's extensive experience with design, contractors, building, permits, and the rest of the process have been a boon and have made the process both understandable and fun. > > The design Tim and his associates have created for me is stunning. We are currently preparing for the permit process now and hope to begin building in the Spring. I feel lucky that I found Rhodes Architecture & Light and can't wait to complete my home with him. **★★★★★ — leeburger, Oct. 2013** > I stumbled upon Rhodes Architecture during a random internet search when my husband and I decided we really wanted to remodel our home. I was instantly drawn to the beautiful pictures of all their completed projects on the website. What was most impressive was their company philosophy which instigated my initial email to Tim Rhodes to seek consultation. From our initial meeting to every meeting afterwards, Tim and his team were exceptionally professional and knowledgeable. We felt like they were reading our minds. All we would do is simply tell them what we were thinking and at the next meeting, their design would reflect exactly what we wanted.... down to the exact detail! I can't say enough about how much we enjoyed our experience working with Tim and his team. They are tremendously talented and among the best is Seattle! If given the opportunity, we would work with them again and again and would give them the highest recommendation to anyone who needed an architect! Thank you Rhodes Architecture for your outstanding work and professionalism! **★★★★★ — sigman, Oct. 2013** > Exceptional is an understatement when describing Tim Rhodes! I sold a home 14 years ago that a builder had for sale and Tim was the architect. It had been an AIA Home of the Month. It was a spectacular design with a lot of glass, light and wood. The builder asked me to represent him and the builder went on to build with Tim Rhodes and the homes they did were incredible, one went on to be the first spec home in 47 years to win the AIA home of the year. It was an incredible home. When you work with Tim, it is a great collaboration, with your ideas, his talent and complete cooperation. His designs are beautiful, pure art. His homes really live well, with inviting floor plans. I would rate him a 10, without any hesitation. Just a note, I have worked with builders and architects for over 35 years, so I do know the best when I see it. Amy Dedoyard **★★★★ — Marcus, Oct. 2013** > My wife and I have a difficult lot to build a house on due to its irregular slope, steep in some areas. In order to have a view of Puget Sound the main floor had to be as high as possible. Before hiring Rhodes Architecture + Light we met with a few builders who do their own design work. They were unable to come up with an acceptable way to achieve the floor height we need. This drove us to look for an architect. We selected Tim Rhodes because we liked his portfolio of completed projects and after meeting him felt we could trust him to do the job. Tim came up with a very clever design that incorporated all our requirements. We've been living in the house 14 months and are quite pleased. Tim's design gets many compliments from first time visitors. The only reason I didn't give Rhodes Architecture + Light five stars is cost estimation and control. Our construction cost ended up 40% above my desired target. To be fair this is common when building a house. ## Selected projects - [Wingspan](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/wingspan-pj-vj~7254716) - Location: Kirkland, WA - Photos: 43 - Description: Wingspan adjoins a community park, opening to an eastern entry court, southern recreation/gardening court and park greenspace to the west. The house is organized on five half-levels set effortlessly around a central atrium/stair lightwell, dividing the spaces inside horizontally + vertically. Playful roofs and form reflect one of the owner’s mid-century modern boyhood home. Work, play, guest + community and sleeping spaces for a family of five focus on gathering and orient toward views, landscap… - [Canoe Trail Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/canoe-trail-residence-pj-vj~7130120) - Location: Bremerton, WA - Photos: 59 - Description: Cost : Withheld at Owner’s Request 6880 Square Feet New and Renovated The renovation of an extensive linear residence and site facing Port Orchard waterway embraces water, greenspace and forested hillside. The home, completed this fall, serves as an artist’s studio, galleries, family space, game room, outdoor living areas and peaceful retreat. New interiors and exterior spaces and finishes, cabinetry, lighting, paving, landscape and courtyards become settings for the owner’s art + collections, t… - [Norway Hills 20 Years Later](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/norway-hills-20-years-later-pj-vj~7258332) - Location: Bothell, WA - Photos: 16 - Description: Twenty years ago, Rhodes Architecture + Light, working closely with a young builder, Chris Coddington, designed four speculative homes in the Norway Hills area, each situated on sloping 1.25-1.5 acre lots. The floor plans were similar; the finishes were different. Our original vision was filled with hope that each home would become a successful incubator for the future of people, families, and communities and allow for investment in the individualization of their spaces. Our role was to set the… - [Lake Washington Forest Residence Video](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lake-washington-forest-residence-video-pj-vj~6962171) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 2 - [Indianola Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/indianola-residence-pj-vj~6721658) - Location: Indianola, WA - Photos: 13 - Description: A transformation inspired by the owner’s love of modern architecture, art and color (and the adjacent sand, rock, water, and the northwest landscape), the Indianola House sought to bring the soul of a home to a colorless muted box. The original house was a drab 1990’s-era box with no personality or presence sited on a beautiful secluded bay, facing water and island views, northwest of the City of Seattle. The existing mono-colored stucco-clad exterior and pyramidal glass-block openings had led t… - [Lake Washington Forest Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lake-washington-forest-residence-pj-vj~6932193) - Location: Bothell, WA - Photos: 13 - Description: A northwest modern home set into a wooded glade north of Seattle creates space and privacy for a large family. Outdoor experience and exposure through glass and steel pavilions lets indoor space outdoors and brings the private natural setting into every room. Five acres of forest defined by hill + valley north of Seattle became the inspiration for a family home for seven designed to open to a private glade. A series of pavilions including a glass living room, a delineated bedroom wing, kitchen,… - [Lowman Beach Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lowman-beach-residence-pj-vj~5988291) - Location: Seattle, WA - Photos: 15 - Description: Size : Main Residence: 4,444 SF ; Garage/Gym/MIL: 770 SF Cost : Withheld at Owner’s Request Completed : 2019 Photographer : Subtle Light Photography The Lowman Beach Residence sits on Seattle’s Puget Sound waterfront with sweeping western views of water, Blake and Vashon Islands, and the Olympic Peninsula. The water and shoreline environment and the 42-foot wide site drove the simple shingled “beach cottage” forms and natural weathered material pallet. The design of the house resulted too from a… - [Medina Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/medina-residence-pj-vj~2977287) - Location: Medina, WA - Photos: 12 - Description: Project Details -Location: Medina, Washington -Size: 4,988.43 SF + 369.37 SF Decks -Cost: $ 331.00 /SF -Photographer:Benjamin Benschneider / The Seattle Times Tim James Rhodes + Josh Meharry / Rhodes Architecture + Light Kai and Ingrid, a young couple with two boys, one-year old Bei and 3-year old Tai, called us in December of 2013. They had been renting a house in Bellevue and were searching for land in Medina, Washington (east of Seattle) near good schools for their sons. Land and houses that… - [Harbor Ave Campus](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/harbor-ave-campus-pj-vj~2977688) - Location: Seattle, WA - Photos: 14 - Description: Location: West Seattle, WA Size: 84,778 SF (including decks) Photographer : Subtle Light Photography Completed : Fall 2019 In 2015 Rhodes Architecture as the Architect of Record began collaborating with design firm Miller Hull Partnership. Together we created an elegant expression of space and light from an incredibly complex program, and within difficult environmental, code, and land use constraints. The Harbor Avenue building, 84,778 square feet including extensive outdoor decks, utilizes a 21… - [Point Roberts Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/point-roberts-residence-pj-vj~729487) - Location: Point Roberts, WA - Photos: 17 - Description: Project Location: Point Roberts, Washington Project Size: 5,253 SF Project Cost: $ 219.75 /SF Photographer: Joe Harrigan Point Roberts is a geopolitical oddity, part of Washington State and the 48 continental states but not actually connected to them. As a southern suburb of Vancouver, British Columbia, it requires the crossing of two international borders to approach and has a population of just 1314 US Citizens. A young professional couple who wanted to add kids to their lives contacted Rhodes… - [Kirkland Avenue Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kirkland-avenue-residence-pj-vj~2977407) - Location: Redmond, WA - Photos: 16 - Description: Location: Kirkland, Washington Size: 3400 S.F. 706 S.F. Garage Cost: $345.00/S.F. Photographer: Aaron Leitz The house we designed for two generations of an Indian-American family in Kirkland, Washington was affectionately named “Garuda” as the building form took shape. The house incorporates a great (winged) roof enclosing and sheltering the upper floor family gathering spaces: living, dining, and cooking areas. Traditional cooking and dining is critical to the two sets of parents and children s… - [Harbor Ave Live-Work](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/harbor-ave-live-work-pj-vj~733872) - Location: Seattle, WA - Photos: 22 - Description: Project Location: West Seattle, Washington Project Size: 6,694 SF (Including Decks) Project Cost: $ 225.50/SF Photographer: Joe Harrigan. Harbor Avenue is a tall residence built on the foundations of an existing building in West Seattle, Washington. The building was commissioned by a Korean client for use as living, residential, light work, and meeting space. The 3-story 1980’s era building that Rhodes Architecture + Light started with was outdated and leaking but it was also sited across Elliot… - [Suquamish Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/suquamish-residence-pj-vj~693125) - Location: Suquamish, WA - Photos: 12 - Description: Project Location: Kitsap Peninsula, WA Project Size: 3868 SF + 350 SF Deck Project Cost: $ 228.00/SF Photographer: Kay Walsh Located on the Port Madison Indian Reservation west of Bainbridge Island, the Suquamish Residence sought to minimize impact on the land while celebrating the surrounding forest and natural environment. Working with a couple relocating from Colorado, Rhodes Architecture + Light was immediately challenged by land that dropped quickly from the only access point to a rocky rid… - [CITC Marysville](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/citc-marysville-pj-vj~5988297) - Location: Marysville, WA - Photos: 13 - Description: Location : Marysville, Washington Size : 26,080 S.F. Cost : $113.58 /S.F. The Construction Industry Training Council of Washington (CITC) is a state-licensed, vocational trade school for the construction industry offering training throughout Washington State. CITC provides a four-year training program for construction apprentices in carpentry, electrical, plumbing, hvac, and site safety, building code, and document familiarity. Apprentices already in the construction industry advance their train… - [Beach Drive Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/beach-drive-residence-pj-vj~63021) - Location: Seattle, WA - Photos: 11 - Description: - Completed: 2005 - Project Location: Seattle, WA - Project Size: 3,071 SF - Project Cost: $276/SF - Photographer: William Wright A new beach house for a family of four on Puget Sound waterfront in West Seattle features an open, carefully day lit interior in a very compact shell. Sited on a forty-foot wide lot and located on the foundations of an old beach cottage, the Beach Drive Residence includes three bedrooms, three bathrooms, open living and reading spaces, and a high play room. A "pavilio… - [Magnolia Gardens](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/magnolia-gardens-pj-vj~63019) - Location: Seattle, WA - Photos: 19 - Description: - Project Location: Seattle, WA - Project Size: 3,595 SF - Project Cost: $229/SF - Photographer: Michael Shopenn Magnolia Gardens is a new modern residence designed by Rhodes Architecture + Light for a site in this northwest Seattle neighborhood. The design utilized the foundations of an existing house built in 1954. Any comparison between the new and old structures ends there. The house was commissioned by a local developer as a speculative residence and sold immediately upon completion in the… - [8th West Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/8th-west-residence-pj-vj~63010) - Location: Seattle, WA - Photos: 11 - Description: Project Location: West Queen Ann, Seattle Project Size: 3,914.0 SqFt Project Cost: $200.00/SqFt Project Completed: 2010 Photographer: Josh Meharry Perched above Elliott Bay on a tiny 2,020 square foot triangular lot on the west side of Queen Ann hill, this new custom residence features almost 3,000 square feet of living space. The form of the house reflects the marine environment below, evoking sails and hulls. Three bedrooms, three and one-half bathrooms, open living, kitchen, and dining spaces… - [West of Market](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/west-of-market-pj-vj~63015) - Location: Kirkland, WA - Photos: 20 - Description: - Completed: 2007 - Project Location: Kirkland, WA - Project Size: 2611 SF + 553 (Garages) - Project Cost: $269/SF - Photographer: Michael Shopenn The custom West of Market Residence, located in Kirkland, Washington, is simple yet formal and sophisticated. The residence sits on an urban 7500 square foot lot with views of Lake Washington. The owners are a professional and a Japanese garden designer. The roofline of the residence and the simple Portland cement plaster and stained clear western red… - [View Ridge Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/view-ridge-residence-pj-vj~63020) - Location: Seattle, WA - Photos: 12 - Description: - Completed: 2007 - Project Location: Seattle, WA - Project Size: 3,417 SF - Project Cost: $230/SF - Photographer: William Wright The View Ridge House is a speculative residence above Sandpoint in Seattle. Construction was completed in May 2007 and the house sold in five days. The VR House is raised above an existing concrete foundation to take advantage of Lake Washington views but it was important that the scale of the house fit into its neighborhood. The houses form is broken into two gabled… - [The Glade](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/the-glade-pj-vj~63017) - Location: Seattle, WA - Photos: 16 - Description: - Completed: 2007 - Project Location: Seattle, WA - Project Size: 12,585 SF (Total) - Project Cost: $212/SF - Photographer: William Wright The Glade was built in 2006-2007 on three parcels of land on the east side of Magnolia, in Seattle. While the site has views of Salmon Bay and Downtown Seattle, we sought to introduce a natural landscape as the focus of three new houses. Nineteen thousand square feet of gardens, rocks, rills and pools provide a setting for spaces that open to decks and courty… [See all 34 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/rhodes-architecture-light-pfvwus-pf~1577268576) ## Video - [Company video](https://player.vimeo.com/external/891577416.m3u8?s=6faf331a57eebb2f60bf2fad779521fd6be8328b&oauth2_token_id=1384357804) ## Frequently Asked Questions **Do you handle permitting, zoning, and regulatory approvals?** Yes, we provide experienced guidance with land and building reviews, including analysis of governing codes and site feasibility. We walk you through the entire process, including permitting and construction, to ensure a smooth project from start to finish. **What types of projects do you specialize in (custom homes, remodels, additions)?** We specialize in a diverse range of projects, including custom residential design, major renovations, home additions, and commercial architecture. Our portfolio showcases everything from energy-efficient homes to small home designs and Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). **How do you help clients design within their construction budget?** We prioritize designing within your budget by developing efficient and creative solutions. Our 'Construction Management' service focuses on the efficient use of your construction funds, and we discuss your overall budget early in our contact process to align expectations. **Do you provide full-service architectural services through construction?** Absolutely. We provide full-service architectural services, guiding you every step of the way from initial design concepts through the entire building process. Our services include architectural design, planning, and construction management. **Do you design fully custom homes?** Yes, designing fully custom homes is a core part of our expertise. We specialize in custom residential design, creating unique, warm, and light-filled spaces tailored to how you live, work, and play. *FAQ content may be generated based on the Pro's Houzz profile and website.* ## Ideabooks - [Winesap](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/71213231/list/winesap) — 2 ideas - [Glockner Cottage](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/49120653/list/glockner-cottage) — 2 ideas [See all 2 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/rhodesarch) ## Community Q&A **Q: What flooring is used in this bathroom? Thanks!** *(in Photo Questions)* Great design throughout home. A: Thank you Susan! The Flooring in the "Wing Span" Residence Master Bathroom is Porcelanosa (Porcelain Tile), 9” x 35”, with Epotech Nature Ash Grout. I hope that this helps! Tim James Rhodes RA. AIA. Principal Rhodes Architecture + Light Seattle 206.427.4167 www.rhodesarchitecture.com **Q: exterior lighting** *(in Photo Questions)* Do you know where/what exterior lights are? Beautiful A: Hi Lauren, That home was completed over a decade ago; the exterior lighting (see: Eureka Lighting fixtures) was halogen-lamped. These fixtures are not available at this time with most manufacturers going to LED lamping. Thank you for following Rhodes Architecture + Light and for your question. Tim James Rhodes RA AIA Principal Rhodes Architecture + Light **Q: What material is this wall made of?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Thank you for following Rhodes Architecture + Light! The Kirkland Avenue Residence included a wood-framed interior wall with a natural Portland Cement finish on exterior drywall to create a tough surface as an interior climbing wall. Tim Rhodes **Q: What are the cabinets made out of and are they custom? Thanks** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Thank you for following our work at Rhodes Architecture + Light. The cabinetry at the magnolia Gardens Residence is clear vertical grain Douglas Fir veneer, maple interiors. The cabinetry is custom, built to fit the new residence. **Q: who makes the dining table and bench?** *(in Photo Questions)* Love the parson style A: Thank you for following Rhodes Architecture + Light. The Cherry and Maple table and benches at the Seola Beach Residence were a family heirloom, purchased by the owners. **Q: Love the rug. Where can I find it?** *(in Photo Questions)* Thanks A: Thank you for following Rhodes Architecture + Light. The City View Residence featured a number of the owner's purchased and commissioned art including this unique rug design. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-14.*