--- title: "SHED Architecture & Design — Architects & Building Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/shed-architecture-and-design-pfvwus-pf~1954625569 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1954625569.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "SHED Architecture & Design" category: ["Architects"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/5b8393900e0398da_8586-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "1401 S. Jackson St., Seattle, Washington 98144, United States" latitude: 47.5846 longitude: -122.3005 phone: "(206) 320-8700" website: http://www.shedbuilt.com rating: 5 review_count: 6 best_of_houzz_awards: 12 followers: 1206 last_updated: 2026-09-04 --- # SHED Architecture & Design Original Houzz profile: [SHED Architecture & Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/shed-architecture-and-design-pfvwus-pf~1954625569) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Architects - **Location:** Seattle, WA - **Serves:** Seattle, Bellevue, Kirkland, Redmond, Mercer Island, Newcastle, Vashon, Clyde Hill, Medina, Beacon Hill, Yarrow Point, Hunts Point, Ballard, North Beacon Hill, Rainier Valley - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (6 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 12 awards (2014–2024), for Design, Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 100,000 Ideabook Saves SHED is a full service architecture firm, offering a broad range of design services. From custom homes, remodels and commercial interiors, to landscape, furniture and conceptual designs, we seek out thoughtful solutions that embody the qualities of economy, beauty and craft. ### Services Provided - Architectural Design - Building Design - Home Remodeling - Custom Homes - New Home Construction - Sustainable Design - Energy-Efficient Homes - Green Building - Home Restoration - Historic Building Conservation ### Areas Served - Seattle - Bellevue - Kirkland - Redmond - Mercer Island - Newcastle - Vashon - Clyde Hill - Medina - Beacon Hill - Yarrow Point - Hunts Point - Ballard - North Beacon Hill - Rainier Valley ### Typical Job Cost $800,000 - 5,000,000+ ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | SHED Architecture & Design | | Address | 1401 S. Jackson St., Seattle, Washington 98144, United States | | Phone | (206) 320-8700 | | Website | http://www.shedbuilt.com | | Followers on Houzz | 1206 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/pages/SHED/307320453225?ref=ts - X (Twitter) — https://twitter.com/SHEDseattle - Blog — http://blog.shedbuilt.com/ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [SHED Architecture & Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/shed-architecture-and-design-pfvwus-pf~1954625569) - **Website:** http://www.shedbuilt.com - **Phone:** (206) 320-8700 ## Credentials - **Best of Houzz:** 12 awards (2014–2024), for Design, Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 6 reviews** ### All 6 reviews **★★★★★ — Pamela Austin, Dec. 2016** > The team at Shed gave me fabulous design on my condo remodel. The attention to detail and consistency of design turned my builder condo into a stunning, serene, modern work of art. **★★★★★ — Ambrose Construction Inc., Oct. 2014** > We've built quite a few projects with SHED over the last seven years, and we're as impressed with their professionalism, thoroughness, and the great architecture they are putting out as ever. It struck me right away that Thomas and Prentis were interested in collaboration, and were respectful of what we, the builder, were bringing to the table. They also have a great cadre of folks working with them now, so we know that no matter who we are dealing with in their office we are going to be working with someone who is talented, diligent, and cares about what they do. The best thing about working with SHED, however, is just getting to build cool spaces. **★★★★★ — jkk134, March 2014** > Loved working with the SHED team on my condo remodel. A couple years prior to the project I purchased an 1100 sq ft mid-century condo that I knew had good bones and remodel potential. > > Prentis Hale was the principle architect for my project and the SHED team was involved in concept, design and project management from start to finish. It was important for me to keep them involved until completion to carry the vision to the end. Their previous experience as a design-build firm was valuable throughout the entire project with regards to design and then troubleshooting the execution and problem solving. > > In my opinion, so much contemporary and modern design has become so cliche and too many architects lead with trendy, leading to a project days away from cliche by completion. It was important to me to avoid this, since I wanted the design / build / space / architecture to be the focal point, not the finishes or the decorative add-ons. I felt that SHED understood this and they succeeded on my project. I did not interview any other firm for this job, and never have I regretted not doing so. > > SHED was easy to work with and the handful of times we met face-to-face they were always prepared with drawings, material choices and timeline for decisions, and as a result, meetings were productive and efficient. They remained sensitive throughout the project to budget and timeline. I used a contractor whom they recommended, based on a track record of good work and timeliness of completion, and in all honesty had a very stress free remodel. Using SHED as primary project managers allowed for more efficient problem solving during the remodel, which was done in a 1960's concrete and steel condo, which held many surprises once the walls came down. > > Without hesitation, I would hire them for future projects. Of course they have a style that is theirs, but nothing ever felt cookie cutter and I know that a few of the things we did in my condo were on their 'bucket list' of things they would like to try some day.... like my combination toilet and sink :) **★★★★★ — carolcseattle, March 2014** > My husband and I are both former designers, and we discovered Thomas Schaer and Shed through friends who are designers--so we figured maybe we could work with him. We hired Thomas to create a "master plan" for a remodel of our quirky Seattle house. Thomas asked a lot of questions about how we live and what's important to us, and designed our spaces to be useful, beautifully simple, but also reflect our personalities. Thomas' ability to listen, then synthesize--and his attention to design details--are his two secret weapons. We got a ton of value working with Thomas and the team at Shed. They worked seamlessly with our contractor, whom they recommended. As a plus, all the people at Shed are fun to be around. > > The remodel happened in two phases over three years. Phase one included adding a kitchenette to our guest apartment, adapting our garage to include a playroom, and completely remodeling the kitchen and the entryway. Thomas saw that our kitchen needed to be restructured to maximize the view from the dining room windows. His redesign made our laundry area much more user-friendly--and gave us the ability to hide it when we want to. The new plan opened up the place we spend most of our time to the light and beauty that surrounds the house outside. > > Two years later, in phase two, we tackled the master bathroom, reducing unused space, adding a walk-in closet and allowing for more privacy. All of this created a lovely, quiet sanctuary off the master bedroom. > > The interior of our home is now a beautiful mix of practical functionality and high design. **★★★★★ — mgdlf, Feb. 2014** > I purchased an awesome bungalow in the Montlake area in 2010. The place had a ton of potential but needed to be re-imagined. Hiring and finding an architect and a contractor is extremely challenging. I did not know where to start and who to rely on. Most of my friends who had worked with architects had larger projects or were done in a totally different style than what I was trying to acheive. I interviewd a number of great architects but continued to strugle to find the right fit. Most of them were awesome but at the same time a bit too eager to please and secure the client. > > I was lucky to encounter Prentis Hale from SHED at a small, community home show. I was searching for an architrect who would not simply say yes to what I was proposing but would challenge me from the get go on style, direction, priorities, assumptions. From the get go, Prentise brought a great mix of design suggestions but also a deep technical understanding and maniacle focus on details. As a client, the process felt very collaborative. Some of the ideas that I suggested were openly embraced and enhanced by Prentise. > > I am very satisfied and pleased with the outcome. My house interior has been transformed into an awesome mid century modern space that gets compliments from every guest that comes visit. The pizza man and even proselitizing evangelical misionaries who only see a small sliver from the doorstep have mentioned how cool the space is. More importantly, along with the style, the house has the warmth and functionality I need to trully enjoy it. > > And yes, I have recommended SHED to my friends with at least one having completed a project with the happiest results. **★★★★★ — Daniel Spils, Feb. 2014** > My wife and I began our yard remodel with a very fuzzy idea of what we wanted. We had just finished a 2 year remodel of a 1939 Paul Thiry house in Seattle's Denny Blaine neighborhood. Turning our attention to the yard, we knew we needed design help to both create a completely new outdoor space while maintaining the relationship between the house and the future yard. > > In our research for an architectural firm, we were lucky to disocver SHED. Everything in their online portfolio resonated with us—these were our people. > > Fast forward to present day and the concrete wall, patio, floating bench, ipe sheds and plantings are complete. We get an equal number of compliments about the yard as we do the house—because of SHED's smart design, the two work in concert. > > I've heard from some home owners that at the end of a big project you are often "done" with your architect—the experience can deflate the initial high of finding a creative partner. The opposite is the case with SHED. We've made friends and are always happy to have SHED over to show off their stellar work to other clients. Prentis, Thomas, Cindy, Chris, Greg and Alex are welcome guests at our house as their yard redesign has been such an awesome addition to the house and our active outdoor lives. Thanks SHED! ## Selected projects - [Madison Park Ranch House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/madison-park-ranch-house-pj-vj~5505794) - Location: Seattle, WA - Photos: 17 - [Capitol Hill Loft Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/capitol-hill-loft-remodel-pj-vj~691436) - Location: Seattle, WA - Photos: 9 - Description: Capitol Hill Loft, located in Seattle’s vibrant Capitol Hill neighborhood, is a 1,702-square-foot custom crafted remodel of an urban loft. The award-winning 1310 East Union Building originally designed by the Miller Hull Partnership for Seattle-based developers, Dunn + Hobbes, accommodates eight loft-style condominiums with sweeping views of the Puget Sound and nearby mountains. The client, a young professional couple, came to the firm with an original layout that did not harmonize with everyday… - [Haiku House Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/haiku-house-remodel-pj-vj~1264126) - Location: Tiburon, CA - Photos: 20 - Description: The transformation of a 1991 Japanese Kit House located on a bluff overlooking San Francisco Bay. Haiku House is the centerpiece of a unique property consisting of four structures including a main house, guesthouse, beach house and garage dispersed among native and exotic plant gardens that extend from Paradise Dr. down to the Bay. - [Madrona Passive House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/madrona-passive-house-pj-vj~2792111) - Location: Seattle, WA - Photos: 22 - Description: An ultra energy efficient home built on a steep slope lot in Seattle with sweeping views of Lake Washington and the Cascade Mountains. Sustainable site development strategies, efficient building systems and a high performance envelope helped Madrona Passive House achieve the world’s most demanding building energy standard. - [Hillside Midcentury Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hillside-midcentury-remodel-pj-vj~2756188) - Location: Seattle, WA - Photos: 19 - [Urban Farmhouse](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/urban-farmhouse-pj-vj~2792206) - Location: Seattle, WA - Photos: 16 - Description: The remodel of a small 1960’s midcentury home in Seattle’s Central District neighborhood. The clients wanted a larger house that took advantage off the territorial views and better connected to their large vegetable garden and active chicken coup. - [Bridle Trails Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bridle-trails-remodel-pj-vj~1492405) - Location: Kirkland, WA - Photos: 17 - [Stable Conversion](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/stable-conversion-pj-vj~1492450) - Location: Kirkland, WA - Photos: 10 - Description: The transformation of an old horse stable into a flexible studio space for working, painting and visiting family. In addition to the open studio space, the new design includes a full bathroom, utility sink, and private quarters; and could easily be converted into an accessory dwelling unit in the future. - [Capitol Hill House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/capitol-hill-house-pj-vj~216663) - Location: Seattle, WA - Photos: 17 - Description: The clients wished for an economical, efficient, low-maintenance, and modern version of a traditional Seattle house – one with primary living spaces on the main floor and three bedrooms above. Having come from a culture with a tradition of courtyard houses, the clients were intent on creating comfortable outdoor spaces with a strong connection to their interior living areas. By limiting windows along the sides of the house and focusing the glazing towards the east and west, the home establishes… - [Green Lake Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/green-lake-remodel-pj-vj~2113487) - Location: Seattle, WA - Photos: 14 - [Main Street House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/main-street-house-pj-vj~216665) - Location: Seattle, WA - Photos: 14 - Description: Main Street House, located in Seattle’s Leschi neighborhood, takes its name from the unimproved right of way and pedestrian path that bounds its site to the north. The single family house was built for a husband and wife, both geologists, nearing retirement but actively working from home. The house is situated on a sloping site, 20’ from top to toe, that extends from the Main street pedestrian path and Leschi Park beyond to an alley below. The site affords partial views of Lake Washington, Lesch… - [Magnolia Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/magnolia-remodel-pj-vj~691423) - Location: Seattle, WA - Photos: 12 - Description: The owners saw potential in this 1914 craftsman home when they bought it in 2013 with intentions to restore it to its original genuine detailing but to also modify the home to suit their more modern and minimal lifestyle. The challenge was to rework the main floor, introducing a new kitchen, bath, laundry and back yard connection. Upon entry, the spaces unfold as originally designed, but now a subtle connection introduces the new kitchen. The kitchen is generous enough to accommodate laundry fun… - [Leschi Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/leschi-remodel-pj-vj~217408) - Location: Seattle, WA - Photos: 23 - [Backyard House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/backyard-house-pj-vj~15311) - Location: Seattle, WA - Photos: 18 - Description: Backyard House, located in a central Seattle neighborhood, is a speculative infill development that takes its name from its site—the subdivided backyard of an existing single family house. The new structure is situated on the western half of the lot on the edge of a bluff and reached via a driveway that runs through the side yard of the existing house. A mandated parking area that accommodates two cars and common infrastructure such as garbage, recycling and exterior storage creates a buffer bet… - [Treehouse](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/treehouse-pj-vj~438771) - Location: Seattle, WA - Photos: 14 - Description: Treehouse is a single family residence located on a park in Seattle, WA. Built on an inaccessible, steep slope lot, the project overcame significant design and construction challenges to create a unique home elevated in the trees. The building’s exterior both camouflages and accentuates the building within its surrounding. The steel structure of the carport, driveway and house will be painted orange while the building itself is clad in multi-colored asphalt roll roofing referencing the gray/gree… - [Wallingford Pizza Oven](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/wallingford-pizza-oven-pj-vj~1515775) - Location: Seattle, WA - Photos: 7 - Description: We redesigned this backyard to incorporate a fire pit, pizza oven, and outdoor dining for entertaining family and guests. The new garage was thoughtfully designed for the client's needs for bike storage and other outdoor equipment. - [Medina Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/medina-remodel-pj-vj~216673) - Location: Seattle, WA - Photos: 7 - [Zema Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/zema-remodel-pj-vj~524993) - Location: Bainbridge Island, WA - Photos: 23 - Description: Remodel - [Flex Model](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/flex-model-pj-vj~715899) - Location: Seattle, WA - Photos: 23 - Description: This project involves the radical reconfiguration of the ground floor that serves as a home office by day and a family/media/guest space nights and weekends. The project spills out of the big new aluminum sliders into the back yard that was reworked around the existing pool. A new second floor deck of steel grating is supported by the cantilevered steel beam that replaced a ground floor wall. Sliding panels and curtains allow the typically free flowing interior to be compartmentalized to suit va… - [Denny Blaine Yardscape](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/denny-blaine-yardscape-pj-vj~439026) - Location: Seattle, WA - Photos: 19 - Description: The original house designed by architect Paul Thiry had long been neglected before the new owners purchased the property. Once they began to clear away the overgrown shrubs it became obvious how large the yard was and the opportunity they had to create a beautiful indoor / outdoor living space. SHED Architecture & Design created a contemporary yard design that played off the international design style of the original house – simple forms, glean lines and a flat roof. The new design features a gr… [See all 33 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/shed-architecture-and-design-pfvwus-pf~1954625569) ## Ideabooks - [\#FOAInnovation](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/45610096/list/foainnovation) — 1 idea [See all 1 ideabook](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/shedbuilt) ## Community Q&A **Q: Who is the source/maker of the cabinetry?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Beech Tree Woodworks **Q: could you please tell me brick used here?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: concrete brick **Q: are these new or original wood floors?** *(in Photo Questions)* Wondering what kind of wood this is A: Original oak floors with new oak feathered in to match where needed **Q: How many square meters does this loft have?** *(in Photo Questions)* How many square meters does this loft have? A: We use square feet so not sure about meters. The loft is 1700 square feet. **Q: Can you tell me what the cabinetry wood is? Thanks.** *(in Photo Questions)* A: cherry **Q: What is the source and wood species of the cabinetry? Thank you!** *(in Photo Questions)* A: cherry --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-04.*