--- title: "Design Ark Inc — Architects & Building Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/design-ark-inc-pfvwus-pf~2080490409 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~2080490409.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Design Ark Inc" category: ["Architects"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/bfb352ed0f0fc55d_3629-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "135 15th Ave., Kirkland, Washington 98033, United States" latitude: 47.6786 longitude: -122.1894 phone: "(425) 739-6761" website: http://bozurka.houzz.com/ rating: 5 review_count: 12 best_of_houzz_awards: 3 followers: 93 last_updated: 2026-08-28 --- # Design Ark Inc Original Houzz profile: [Design Ark Inc](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/design-ark-inc-pfvwus-pf~2080490409) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Architects - **Location:** Kirkland, WA - **Serves:** Seattle, Bellevue, Kirkland, Redmond, Sammamish, Shoreline, Bothell, Edmonds, Issaquah, Lynnwood, West Lake Sammamish, Mercer Island, Kenmore, Inglewood-Finn Hill, Lake Forest Park, Woodinville, Newcastle, Clyde Hill, Medina, Yarrow Point, Hunts Point - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (12 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 3 awards (2015–2024), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 1,000 Ideabook Saves - Best of Houzz winner - Locally owned Design Ark Inc offers architectural and interior design services. We create spaces and places with the quality and beauty that will last. Excellent design can be simple, clear and affordable. Elements of form, power of color, diversity of texture, integrity of materials, patterns of light and shadow can be used in such a way that ordinary can be transformed into extraordinary. Every project presents a prospect for innovation and an opportunity to show how much we care about our clients, our communities and the natural environment. We offer the knowledge of a big company combined with the personal service, efficiency and cost effectiveness of a small firm. Well designed spaces will not only inspire and improve your life style but also increase the value of your investment. Your projects are too important to start without a clear plan. We can help. ### Services Provided - Architectural Design - Building Design - Home Remodeling - Architectural Drawings - House Plans - New Home Construction - Home Additions - Kitchen Design - Kitchen Remodeling - Floor Plans - Bathroom Design - Green Building - Space Planning - Guesthouse Design & Construction - Home Restoration - Basement Remodeling - Staircase Design - Deck Design - Garage Design - 3D Home Design - Custom Home - Remodeling ### Areas Served - Seattle - Bellevue - Kirkland - Redmond - Sammamish - Shoreline - Bothell - Edmonds - Issaquah - Lynnwood - West Lake Sammamish - Mercer Island - Kenmore - Inglewood-Finn Hill - Lake Forest Park - Woodinville - Newcastle - Clyde Hill - Medina - Yarrow Point - Hunts Point ### Typical Job Cost $5,000 - 2 million Every project is different and therefore our scope of work is custom tailored for each client. Contact us for more detail ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Design Ark Inc | | Address | 135 15th Ave., Kirkland, Washington 98033, United States | | Phone | (425) 739-6761 | | Website | http://bozurka.houzz.com/ | | License Number | Licensed Architect in WA | | Followers on Houzz | 93 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/pages/Design-Ark-Inc/398051813670549?ref=hl - LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/pub/bozurka-pejcic-morrison-architect/4/a23/b36 - Blog — www.designarkinc.com ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Design Ark Inc](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/design-ark-inc-pfvwus-pf~2080490409) - **Website:** http://bozurka.houzz.com/ - **Phone:** (425) 739-6761 ## Credentials - **Best of Houzz:** 3 awards (2015–2024), for Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 12 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 50.0 - Value: 50.0 ### All 12 reviews **★★★★★ — Nick, Oct. 2023** > Overall, a great expierence. There was great care listening to requirements, understanding our space and delivering a solution that worked for our family and budget. **★★★★★ — Kate K, Feb. 2020** > We were introduced to Bozurka by a friend who also worked with her on a remodel. Bozurka was a pleasure to work with on what ended up becoming a whole house remodel. She did a great job of listening to what we wanted the house to be and then bringing her expertise to make some fantastic recommendations. She was able to extract from our discussion and some pictures the style we liked, and weren't even aware was "our style" - the result has been a house that feels like "us" that give us all the amenities we've wanted for years. For example, we originally hadn't planned on moving our fireplace, and at the time it seemed like a crazy recommendation! But after some great discussion Bozurka gave us a layout that has made our main floor stunning and is perfect for our lifestyle. Bozurka was an excellent communicator, her network of contacts helped us get through a complicated permitting process and she provided us with fantastic plans and design details that had enough information that we didn't have to call her for every little question. I would highly recommend Bozurka to anyone planning a remodel (and do!) **★★★★★ — shariuzz17, Oct. 2016** > Working with Bozurka was pleasant and easy. She listened to my wishes and transformed them into my beautiful condo. Without a doubt it was the most liveable, pleasant, and gorgeous unit in the building. When I sold it 5 years later I recouped my entire remodel investment and more. **Comment from Design Ark Inc:** > Thank you Sharon, > It was a pleasure working with you. **★★★★★ — Mary Beth S, Dec. 2014** > We hired Bozurka Morrison of Design Ark Inc to help us with all aspects of a major kitchen and family room remodel project. Bozurka is both an architect and decorator/designer so we had the best of both worlds working with her. She communicated well and listened closely to our needs and was sensitive to our budget constraints. Her architectural drawings were excellent. She worked with our contractor and subcontractors whenever needed. She helped us select all materials (cabinets, hardwood floors, appliances, light fixtures, countertops, tile, paint colors, window treatments, furniture, etc.) Bozurka is professional, practical, creative, caring and attentive to detail. We loved working with her! > Several years ago, Bozurka also helped us with a major bathroom remodel and we were so pleased with her services that we contacted here again to help us with our recent kitchen and family room remodel project. We highly recommend her services! **★★★★★ — googscc, Dec. 2014** > We felt our experience with Bozurka Morrison was very positive. Our situation involved a remodel on an existing home. We, at first, thought she was a bit on the expensive side, but after working with her we felt she was well worth the fee. After dealing with Architects in the past, she was a delight to work with. She has a lot of expertise to bring to the table, she really delivered, was quick to respond and very professional. We felt she listened to us as home owners, but also had great, practical ideas to bring to the table. She would point out the impact on expense and design before we proceeded, but gave us the final say. She made it a favorable experience and we would use her services again! **★★★★★ — Modus Enterprises Ltd, Sept. 2014** > We collaborated with Bozurka Morrison and Design Ark on a complete home renovation that included both interior and exterior work. Our crew acted as project managers and general contractors, while Bozurka provided design service. > From the initial contact with her it was clear that she is extremely professional and knowledgeable in her field. The project lasted eight weeks during which period it was proven that she was capable to provide high quality work in timely manner. In addition to the production of drawings, her familiarity in practicalities such as materials and suppliers proved to us she is an experienced and very qualified designer. In short- highly ranked professional. > This renovation project was specific in the sense that Bozurka was working remotely from Kirkland, WA, while we were on the job site in Vancouver BC. This situation has not been an issue as her communication, drawings and work was always prompt and extremely clear. Our project was large and had a tight deadline. As such, every moment was crucial and everyone’s work had to be on time in order to keep the agreed timeline. We are grateful for Bozurka’s swift action in all her work and decisions. This type of team work and professional aptitude is a key in producing a high level of customer service and delivering top notch end product. > As a professional managing this project I’d like personally to thank Bozurka for providing us with great design and team work. > Looking forward to work together again. > We highly recommend Bozurka and Design Ark to any project manager, contractor or client, for their future projects. **★★★★★ — rlbwa1, Sept. 2014** > Bozurka Morrison designed the renovation and expansion of our home's kitchen and family room. This was a complete remodel including structural modifications to load bearing walls. She worked closely with us as we explored various design alternatives and then later during material selection. Bozurka was very attentive to details and carefully incorporated our requirements into the design. We were very happy with her work and would not hesitate to hire her again. **Comment from Design Ark Inc:** > Thank you Lisa and Rick, > It was a pleasure working with you. I hope you truly enjoy your space. **★★★★★ — njojic, Sept. 2014** > Bozurka helped us with a complete remodel of our dream home. After years of living in a house on a large beautifully landscaped lot, we realized that we’d really rather trade our traditional Bridal Trails home for a light and bright contemporary one. We found the perfect spot, with warm southern exposure, fantastic lake and mountain views and a fairly new, but in many ways already a rather outdated house. Tall ceilings and plenty of windows were a plus, as was a kitchen with a nook facing south towards the views. But, we needed a complete makeover, especially of the main living areas in order to reach that perfect life in the light, which we started to miss so much after over a decade of living in the Pacific North West. To meet both, our functional and aesthetic needs, the kitchen cabinets, lighting and plumbing fictures, fireplace, and all the finishes had to be replaced and the functional layout revisited. This is where Bozurka stepped in. Fastforward to the end: The kitchen’s island’s shape, position and size were updated, cabinets were redesigned, rebuilt and some replaced by long beautiful shelves for easy access and light, contemporary feel. The backsplash that reflects the lake gives an illusion of the lake covering the entire three walls. The crisp and simple color scheme was chosen, including dark floors, creating the space seemingly double in size from before and embracing the views as if the views themselves were built around the kitchen. The living room was transformed with long horizontal lines in between which a horizontal fireplace is sitting now, with windows bringing in the light from east and south. Not wanting to leave any detail suboptimal, Bozurka also helped us with furniture selection, helping us create a contemporary but comfortable space with plenty of seating and room for entertainment in what feels like a very open, large, uncluttered space that again draws one’s eyes towards the views. Perfect. > > Hard to imagine than anyone would have done it better than Bozurka. The process itself was nothing less than what we were hoping for. A learning experience for us, attention to detail from both Bozurka and us, willingness to keep an open mind, redesign if necessary. But what was most important, Bozurka stuck to her guns when she knew she was better equipped to make the right decisions. She let us sleep on some decisions, patiently explained design principles as well as practical considerations till we saw her way. But she was certainly not rigid – she listed patiently and was ready to go back to the drawing board when she understood where our views differed. We felt that we could completely trust her, and can be completely open about what we like or not, and that in the end, we will have our perfect home. And that is what we got. > > If what is wanted is thoughtful, careful, optimization of any space, from the big strokes and general feel, to the minute details of design Bozurka is probably one of the best designers and architects one could hire. We truly enjoyed our collaboration. **★★★★★ — stephaniehorstmanshof, April 2014** > We hired Bozurka to design a major renovation of our home. Our project involved moving and expanding our kitchen, relocating our stairs and front door, adding a half bath and a laundry room, plus a complete redo of 3 bedrooms, a family room, and our main living space. > > We had a lot of items on our wish list but no real idea of where to start. She listened to what we wanted and what we needed, she gave great advice on things we hadn't even thought of, and in the end came up with a plan that was more beautiful and functional than I could ever have imagined. We added no square footage but Bozurka's plan drastically improved the flow of our entire space. It feels much bigger than it really is. And our kitchen is amazing - thoughtfully laid out and a joy to cook in. > > I love the home Bozurka designed for us and highly recommend her! **★★★★★ — hmtani, April 2014** > I heard of Bozurka and Design Ark Inc from Direct Buy, where they highly recommended her services. I found Bozurka very easy to work with, and know that my kitchen remodel came out much better with her help. Bozurka was always very professional, respectful, timely, and responsive to my comments, plus she is very creative, experienced, and careful with details. I am so happy with my new kitchen largely because of her, because she came up with ideas and combinations of materials that I would never have come up with by myself. She used the existing medium-sized poorly designed kitchen to create a much more functional and elegant room with more storage, preparation surface area, and places to sit. I would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone. Thank you Bozurka! **★★★★★ — marijarn1, April 2014** > Loved the experience working with Design Ark. I hired them for a large renovation of my house. > Complete re-design of the main floor, new kitchen, bathroom and deck. Bozurka, the main architect/designer is exactly what you want from somebody you chose to partner with in creating your dream home. Creative with a strong vision, but responsive to your guidance, focused on quality but understanding budget and time constraints, flexible but with unwavering commitment to excellence.....will chose them for my next project for sure. **★★★★★ — dviscardi, April 2014** > Bozurka is an outstanding interior designer. She designed the layout and décor for my 18,000 square foot showroom. The scope of her work included the overall showroom design as well as several vignettes including kitchens, bathrooms, dining room, family room, outdoor area, bedroom, and game room. She designs beautifully unique cabinet, backsplash, and flooring layouts which are geared to the specific tastes of the client. Her color and furnishing choices are ideal. As a result of her expertise, we receive many compliments on our showroom. I have referred many of my clients to her and will continue to use her services moving forward. Bozurka is very personable and truly cares about her clients. I recommend her highly. **Comment from Design Ark Inc:** > Dave, > It was a pleasure working with someone who appreciates, and pays attention to detail as much as you do. Translating design intent and documents during construction contributes greatly to the design’s success. > Thank you for the great collaboration. ## Selected projects - [Sustainability with the view](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sustainability-with-the-view-pj-vj~6629195) - Location: Normandy Park, WA - Photos: 21 - Description: Pacific North West is a magnificent place. This unique location with wonderful views is the very example of the beauty of the area. It also provides the perfect backdrop for this forever home. We designed the house over the existing foundation and the footing with a small addition to the dining room and the clients golf room. The house is made to take advantage of the ocean views and with proper modulation we gave every room a slice of this blue heaven. With the deep overhangs strategically loca… - [N Residence-Point Gray, Vancouver BC](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/n-residence-point-gray-vancouver-bc-pj-vj~720133) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 14 - Description: This Tudor revival home built 1937 was carefully remodeled to suite a modern life style of a young, vibrant family yet stay true to it's original character. Photos: Goran Basaric - [Accessory Dwelling Unit](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/accessory-dwelling-unit-pj-vj~27722) - Location: Kirkland, WA - Photos: 16 - Description: 800 Sf ADU with a deck and lake view over three car garage - [Yaletown Loft](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/yaletown-loft-pj-vj~2358440) - Location: Vancouver, BC - Photos: 7 - Description: How to bring warmth and comfort to large spaces? Don't be afraid of color, texture and eclectic mix of elements. The up-cycled dining table made of tools and spare carriage parts from Thailand can leave with fine, contemporary Italian leather chairs. The connecting element is an organic silhouette and soft lines. Simple and comfortable Bo Concept sectional is balanced out by the color complementary custom banquette settee. The height of the space is engaged by a large and yet light glass chandel… - [Seattle Condo Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/seattle-condo-remodel-pj-vj~1623495) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 17 - [Suncadia Resort Addition](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/suncadia-resort-addition-pj-vj~1205941) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 - [B Residence, Kirkland WA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/b-residence-kirkland-wa-pj-vj~27723) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 7 - Description: Client: Family of four – parents and two teenagers Project scope: Kitchen design - 8’0” x 14’6” approximately 115 Sf Existing condition: 4,300 SF house was under major remodel when our firm was approached by the owners. There were no structural modifications considered so design was confined within existing wall layout Design goals: 1) Develop efficient layout – functionality was the key 2) To combine contemporary elements with natural materials in order to maintain clarity of the style and at t… - [M Residence - Kirkland, WA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/m-residence-kirkland-wa-pj-vj~27724) - Location: Kirkland, WA - Photos: 23 - Description: 4,500 SF single family home, new constriction architectural and interior design services. Designed for a young family with a need for a home operated business and long term visitors. The 500 Sf basement home-office provides the separation between the live and work spaces while meeting needs of a business owner/mom to be present in day-to-day activities. An additional ground floor master welcomes long term gusts to feel welcomed and giving them privacy. Two-furnace heating system together with th… - [Mercer Island 1](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mercer-island-1-pj-vj~27725) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 9 - [Devil is in the Details](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/devil-is-in-the-details-pj-vj~696668) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 9 - [D residence Redmond, WA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/d-residence-redmond-wa-pj-vj~151417) - Location: Redmond, WA - Photos: 10 - Description: Client: Family of six – parents and four children, age ranging from five to fourteen. Enjoy activities together and entertaining friends Project scope: Kitchen, family room, powder room remodel – 750 Sf Existing condition: 2,700 SF house, build 1984.The laundry room adjacent to the kitchen relocated in previous addition. The space remained unused. Small dining room makes kitchen to be a place where family not only shares meals but also activities, time together and entertaining friends - comfort… - [Direct Buy](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/direct-buy-pj-vj~27720) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - [Bathrooms](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bathrooms-pj-vj~696955) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 7 - [Contemporary Bathroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/contemporary-bathroom-pj-vj~696778) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 - [Mercer Residence 2](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mercer-residence-2-pj-vj~151416) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 2 - [Kitchens](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kitchens-pj-vj~697152) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 2 - [On the Boards](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/on-the-boards-pj-vj~2474012) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 23 [See all 17 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/design-ark-inc-pfvwus-pf~2080490409) ## Community Q&A **Q: POLL: What do you do with your driveway if you convert your garage?** *(in Polls)* I live in one of the Suburbs of Seattle. I have a detached garage with the furnished room above shown behind green arrows. The garage has space for two cars and the room above has around 320 square feet of space. The mother-in-law unit has a separate entry but no toilet/bathroom. I use it for the home office. I am exploring extending my detached garage to the same boundary line as my primary home. My garage will come forward and I will gain around 500 sqft (28\*18) with an extension. I want to extend the room above the garage to almost the same size (around 450 sq ft). Total around 950-1000 sq ft. After extension, both cars will continue to be parked in the covered garage and leave additional room in the backside of the Garage. I want to add a bathroom and toilet to improve the usability of the room above. In my area, square feet price is around 450 to 500$ so adding 900 SQ FT can potentially increase the home value. I live close to the main street in a residential area. Probably, My wife or someone can use the room above for Home Montessori space. I can consider a short or long-term lease for one bedroom space (750 sq ft). I need input from others on how to use the room above or new additional space in the Garage. Please share your perspective about the idea, feasibility, challenges or risks, is it worth the return of investments, as I expect it to take a considerable amount of money? A: Kevin, with all due respect to your conservative thinking I am not sure what you are describing is what we are doing here. The development is very regulated, some would say overly regulated... and these buildings are far from being shacks...I do agree in some instances with bad architecture it may seem that way...but it goes the same for some large scale development projects...bad architecture is bad architecture and not always a bad concept... just a bad execution...like in any other kind of work. Would you call this a shack? A two bedroom rental unit with a lake view on top of a garage...one two-car garage for the primary residence and the other one-car garage for the renter...completely separated...separate garages, separate unit entrances ... I would call this a pretty good set up wouldn't you? https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/accessory-dwelling-unit-pj-vj~27722 And at this point I would stop our conversation as we are taking aways attention from what the original question intention was. Happy New Year. **Q: FIREPLACE HELP NEEDED!** *(in Home Decorating)* Hi Everyone! I need help with our fireplace. I'm thinking of using shiplap for the chimney similar to this photo: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/257549672425534980 and painting it SW Dover White (to match our trim). Then, I was thinking of using limewash on the bricks; however, I have seen a lot of limewash turn bricks a pinkish color and that is NOT the look I'm going for. LOL! Here are some photos of our awkward fireplace. If you have any suggestions for what to do with it or how to decorate around it, I would really appreciate it. Many thanks in advance! A: The space need wide strokes....larger elements... The mantle is too thin. The left side (black should be in the angle towards the corner and split phase surface....with the light below the mantle to emprise the texture. The same material on the other side with the floating shelves to keep the corner towards hallway open. Asymmetry sometime works well...and the hearth material should not be brick but large scale tile....love the fan... so you need some more robust elements to complement that industrial look... **Q: I would love to know the type of floor , counters and vanity material** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Thank you **Q: What is the paint color in this room?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Hello, Thank you for your question. Unfortunately this is over 15 years old project and we don't have the paint information in our records anymore. **Q: Why would you use a painting about the massacre of women and children?** *(in Photo Questions)* I read your response that it was what the client wanted, but I now associate your business with insensitivity and lack of good taste. Sometimes you have to do the right thing and pick decency over money. A: @Key Piece, Anyone who is in the architectural/interior design fields knows often, too often,... we have to meet client's requests not in line with our personal choices. The only thing we can do is to do our best within given limits and creative freedoms...with that said I find your work very nice and creative.. I myself was contemplating using glass as a backsplash material... What kind of printing was used to transfer the image onto the glass and also how the glass was attached to the wall? Thank you very much Great work! **Q: Exterior details** *(in Photo Questions)* I'd like detail about the wood siding, the stone material as well as the dark gray colored portion of the exterior. A: Hello, Nice color scheme. Would you please let me know what is the dark gray color? Thank you --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-28.*