--- title: "BC&J Architecture — Architects & Building Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/bcandj-architecture-pfvwus-pf~58805138 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~58805138.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "BC&J Architecture" category: ["Architects"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/df8323c40dbb006a_0880-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "197 Parfitt Way SW, Bainbridge Island, Washington 98110, United States" latitude: 47.6478 longitude: -122.538 phone: "(206) 780-9113" website: http://bcandj.com rating: 5 review_count: 22 best_of_houzz_awards: 5 followers: 313 last_updated: 2026-09-02 --- # BC&J Architecture Original Houzz profile: [BC&J Architecture](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/bcandj-architecture-pfvwus-pf~58805138) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Architects - **Location:** Bainbridge Island, WA - **Serves:** Seattle, Bellevue, Redmond, Bainbridge Island - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (22 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 5 awards (2012–2016), for Service, Design. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 50,000 Ideabook Saves BC&J is a six person architectural and urban design firm located on Bainbridge Island. The firm specializes in responsible, engaging, and sustainable residential and community based projects which range from private single family housing to community neighborhood planning and mixed use infill work. Our strength in the arena of small group consensus facilitation and stakeholder building is a prime component to our urban design work, while the private residential clients benefit from our commitment to hear, understand and integrate their voice into the home design. We work closely with our clients to ensure their voice and personality are integrated into the design of their home. Located on Bainbridge Island, many of our projects have been waterfront lots, earning us a reputation for Shoreline Masterplan Specialists. ### Services Provided - Architectural Design - Building Design - Architectural Drawings - Custom Homes - House Plans - New Home Construction - Home Additions - Home Extensions - Kitchen Design - Sustainable Design - Floor Plans - Bathroom Design - Green Building - Multigenerational Homes - Drafting - Construction Drawings ### Areas Served - Seattle - Bellevue - Redmond - Bainbridge Island ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | BC&J Architecture | | Address | 197 Parfitt Way SW, Bainbridge Island, Washington 98110, United States | | Phone | (206) 780-9113 | | Website | http://bcandj.com | | Followers on Houzz | 313 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/BCJ-Architecture-178571738836894/ - Blog — www.bcandj.com ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [BC&J Architecture](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/bcandj-architecture-pfvwus-pf~58805138) - **Website:** http://bcandj.com - **Phone:** (206) 780-9113 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Best of Houzz Service & Design Awards, 2012-2016 - **Best of Houzz:** 5 awards (2012–2016), for Service, Design. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 22 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 50.0 - Value: 50.0 ### Reviews **★★★★★ — Design Build Advisors, Feb. 2023** > We worked with BC&J architecture over a couple of years to customize the Tamarack plan from their Perfect Little House portfolio of small home designs. We worked with BC&J architects to double the size of the Tamarack plan from 700 to 1400 SF by adding a bedroom wing, a new entry and carport. > > We particularly enjoyed working with Stella Carosso on the interiors. She immediately understood our simple Scandinavian modern design goals and specified many of the interior fixtures and finishes from lighting to tile and faucets. We are very pleased with the final results and have received many complements. Stella is one of very few architects that also has serious interior design cred and her hand sketched elevations are by themselves a work of art. Thank you for helping us create such a beautiful home! **★★★★★ — Suzanne Scriven, June 2018** > If we could give extra credit stars, we'd give five more because we are incredibly pleased with Peter and Stella's innovative design skills. Our project entailed a complete remodel of our Everett home as we sought to capture the beautiful view of the Puget Sound, open up the kitchen to the living area, add new space for our grand piano, and add a master bathroom, all while keeping the home's original footprint (to alleviate permitting issues). Despite our distance of more than 2,000 miles during the remodel project, Peter and Stella frequently kept in touch, involving us with their plans and adapting them as needed to suit our preferences and budget. And on top of that, they were a pleasure to work with. **★★★★★ — Bill Symes, Dec. 2016** > If you are looking for thoughtful, capable, creative, responsive architects, Peter Brachvogel and Stella Carosso, BC&J Architecture, are the dream team. They enabled us to realize our vision of a perfect home, and they are great fun to work with! **★★★★★ — sharonhazzard, May 2016** > BC and J has designed two houses for me over the span of twenty years. The houses are completely different in terms of style, location and purpose, but they both have worked beautifully for our family in our different stages. Peter and Stella both have a wonderful visual sense and have creative ideas, but know that the home is the owner's and must fit the owner's needs rather than be a showcase for the architect's vision. **★★★★★ — gdrivers, May 2016** > Our project entailed designing a custom waterfront home for summers entertaining and eventual retirement. We put out ten questionnaires to firms around the South Sound and then interviewed three. We chose Peter and Stella because their prior waterfront work was inspiring, professionalism during the screening process could best be described as a Five Star Hotel and collaboration between them hinted that we were going to get a rich experience base to draw from. > > During the conceptual design process, it became very clear that we were in good hands. The exercise of us telling them what we wanted began a bit shaky, but they quickly figured out ways to extract the information. In just a few meetings, Peter and Stella had taken dozens of our fragmented ideas and Houzz photos and shaped them into a single conceptual design that we were very excited about. In fact, our finished beach house is not far off that original conceptual design. > > I believe you will hear from most GC's that architects spend lots of time designing homes from behind a desk and very little time actually understanding the hammer and nails side of the business. I can tell you that Peter has expertise in both - and his construction documents speak for themselves. I remember the GC's very experienced framer saying to me "this is the most thorough set of plans he has every worked off." > > One of the most important parts of this project was to somehow incorporate our personalities into the design - this is where Stella shines. She has a keen talent of capturing flow and harmony into the physical design elements. Similar to an accomplished interior decorator, Stella distilled from our close relationship some subtle curves and cubbies to permanently emboss our personalities on the design. > > The construction process was never as fast as you would like but we completed it in less than a year. Peter kept a very constructive and supportive relationship with the GC and was very responsive to the few issue that did come up. > > We love our beach house and are thankful to BC&J and our GC for making it a personally rewarding experience. **★★★★★ — suefle, May 2016** > We hired BC&J to design a 2200 sqft workshop which would sit comfortably on a narrow lot and blend in with the other buildings on the site. Peter listened carefully to the design objectives for the outside of the building and since the interior was a bit out of their wheelhouse, a woodworking shop, the team took careful notes for my exact specifications. The project turned out beautifully and we were able to speed through a rather demanding permitting process. We would hire them again and recommend. **★★★★★ — jaemi, May 2016** > I have had the privileged opportunity to partner with BC&J on number of occasions for design consultation. Their approach is personalized to not only you as the client, but to each individual project. Their years of experience are coupled with professionalism and uncompromising quality. The owners are creative, consultative and work effortlessly to make your dreams come true. **★★★★★ — rodmckenzie39, May 2016** > We engaged BC&J to create Conceptual Real Estate Office design and presentation to design review board > This project did not go forward as we determined it was not feasible due to City Hall restrictions. > BC&J were well informed very precise and creative in their design and demonstrated a good rapport with City Officials. > We would not hesitate to recommend BC&J for community planning and design and Architectural services. **★★★★★ — twdore, May 2016** > We converted one of the Perfect Little House plans to a difficult site plan with challenging permitting issues. The project consisted of a 700 square foot Accessory Dwelling Unit in Bainbridge Island. Peter was helpful in the permitting process, retaining a structural engineer, and proposing creative solutions in small spaces. The program was modified to provide the ADU, studio, storage and boat storage on the lot which we are able to achieve in a very small area, while saving most of the existing green space. We rent our loft apartment on VBRO and have received nothing but 5 star reviews, and it is almost booked full time with minimal advertising. Stella was very efficient on finishes. If I had another project, I would use them again. **★★★★★ — Quantum Windows & Doors, March 2016** > BC&J is comprised of an extremely innovative team excelling in both contemporary and traditional design. We have had the pleasure of working with them for years and are constantly impressed how they work with light and space. Homeowners looking to place their trust in a highly talented and EASY to work with firm, will do well to turn to Peter and his firm. **★★★★★ — robertbmack, Nov. 2015** > Extension of new wing on existing home with complete renovation of existing home. A project of approximately two years. The firm performed all architectural work, on site review, invoice review of contractor invoices. All work was turned around in a timely manner. The lead architect was always available for consultations, advice and general problem solving. I always appreciated the honest opinion presented in meetings and discussions. > Recommend the firm. **★★★★★ — nancywiggins, Oct. 2015** > We purchased a 1930's era beach home that had been enlarged and remodeled several times over the years. It was chopped up into awkward rooms and wasted space and was a bit neglected. We knew we were in for an extensive remodel. Stella, Peter and their staff were attentive to our goals and budget and developed an extremely comfortable design that made the best use of every square foot of space. They moved the stairs to the second level to make them safe and more accessible and designed a wonderful master suite and kitchen. The signature element was to install a ridgetop skylight in the living room/dining room, bringing light into the room throughout the day, even in cloudy and rainy weather. > We love our new home, having lived here for one year. We highly recommend BC&J. ## Selected projects - [Flathead Lake House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/flathead-lake-house-pj-vj~1460154) - Location: Whitefish, MT - Photos: 9 - Description: BC&J Architecture modified the Perfect Little House Company designs to accommodate the lifestyle and preferences of the home owners. The Cove design, and attached Azalea garage, take full advantage of the beautiful site on Flathead Lake in Montana. - [Olympic View House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/olympic-view-house-pj-vj~57642) - Location: Bainbridge Island, WA - Photos: 15 - Description: The Olympic View house is a two story home designed for a couple newly retired from careers in academia on the East Coast of the United States. The resultant building footprint reflects complex site constraints in a manner which ultimately accommodated the Owner’s goals for the house. The house is 2,700 sf and includes all main floor living for day to day functions for aging in place. The house is a contemporary expression of Northwest Regionalism accommodating serious weather conditions and aes… - [South Beach House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/south-beach-house-pj-vj~1101951) - Location: Bainbridge Island, WA - Photos: 9 - Description: This Northwest version of an Italian villa is 4,300 square foot home was designed based on a sketch from the homeowner. BC&J Architecture brought to life the home owners vision of how an Italian countryside family home might grow through the generations. The main body of the house is separated from the garage and 650 square foot studio by the stone base of an upper terrace space with a with gorgeous water views. Breaking the structure into segments reinforces the idea the home could have expande… - [Rockaway Beach Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/rockaway-beach-residence-pj-vj~318066) - Location: Seattle, WA - Photos: 8 - Description: The 2,800 square foot Rockaway Beach Residence is a significant remodel and addition to a small beach cottage built in the 1920’s. The owner’s desire for the building was to maintain a visual connection to the water and Seattle beyond and expand upon the nature of the shingled cottages found along the water’s edge in Puget Sound in the early part of the 20th century. The two bedroom house includes daytime living spaces on the ground level including a sunroom where one can view both Mt. Baker and… - [Puget Sound View House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/puget-sound-view-house-pj-vj~13334) - Location: Bainbridge Island, WA - Photos: 10 - Description: Designed for a family with three children, this residential project began with a new 3-story guest house Tower in which the family of five lived while the main house was under construction. An existing house was barged off the property to make room for the family’s new home that frames uninterrupted views of Mount Baker to the north, Seattle directly across Puget Sound and Mount Rainier to the South. - [The Winslow House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/the-winslow-house-pj-vj~1095156) - Location: Seattle, WA - Photos: 12 - Description: The Winslow House is a play of solid and void in the context of a modern farmhouse. The daytime pavillion houses the kitchen and home office that spreads into the living and dining spaces. The nocturnal wing of the house features a master bedroom downstairs with two junior master bedrooms upstairs. The two wings are separated by a continuous skylight that allows light to penetrate the core of the house while reinforcing the architectural concept. - [North Island House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/north-island-house-pj-vj~57752) - Location: Bainbridge Island, WA - Photos: 7 - Description: This 3,200 square foot Bainbridge Island house is designed for a young family that will commonly have extended stay guests. The house was designed with the concept of a series of living pavilions. Each pavilion takes in different views of the acreage beyond. The main pavilion houses the great room and children’s bedrooms above. The west pavilion houses a discrete guest suite. The north pavilion includes the utility and family rooms on the main floor and master suite on the second. The house is l… - [Portland Floating Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/portland-floating-home-pj-vj~1777551) - Location: Portland, OR - Photos: 37 - [Back Bay House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/back-bay-house-pj-vj~318040) - Location: Bainbridge Island, WA - Photos: 7 - Description: The Back Bay House is comprised of two main structures, a nocturnal wing and a daytime wing, joined by a glass gallery space. The daytime wing maintains an informal living arrangement that includes the dining space placed in an intimate alcove, a large country kitchen and relaxing seating area which opens to a classic covered porch and on to the water’s edge. The nocturnal wing houses three bedrooms. The master at the water side enjoys views and sounds of the wildlife and the shore while the two… - [Point Monroe Boathouse and Carriage House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/point-monroe-boathouse-and-carriage-house-pj-vj~57668) - Location: Bainbridge Island, WA - Photos: 8 - Description: The 400 square foot boathouse and the 800 square foot carriage house are buildings which are intended to frame the main house to be constructed in the future. The project was developed for a couple from out of state that visits Bainbridge Island during the warmer times of the year. The boathouse is used for daytime beach activities and the carriage house accommodates the owner’s short-stay housing needs. The views of Madison Bay and Indianola beyond are developed through proper plan arrangement… - [Sunrise Beach House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sunrise-beach-house-pj-vj~13700) - Location: Bainbridge Island, WA - Photos: 10 - Description: The design of this 4,000 square foot house takes queues from the Arts and Crafts movement. The house includes a number of unique spaces for the owner’s family such as music rooms, children’s homework area, guest suite and office quarters. Generous inclusion of covered porch and open patio space nestled in the beach surroundings provide a unique private environment for the outdoor spaces of the property. - [White Point House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/white-point-house-pj-vj~57682) - Location: San Juan Island, WA - Photos: 7 - Description: The design of this 5,000 square foot house was born of a tragic fire that destroyed the bulk of the house. Only the side flanking wings were able to be saved. The main body of the house was and garage were all reconsidered in their design. The result is a hybrid log/conventional construction assembly that looks nothing like the kit house that once stood between the two ends. The new work maintains the owner’s desire for a rustic aesthetic and utilizes massing, scale and rhythm more appropriate t… - [Island Center House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/island-center-house-pj-vj~318125) - Location: Bainbridge Island, WA - Photos: 1 - Description: This 1,200 square foot remodel and addition for a young family includes the reassignment of spaces within an existing framework of a house and a snug budget. Spaces which were used poorly were re-purposed and a covered porch was enclosed to form an expanded kitchen/dining area. The project included a new laundry center with secret reading loft above for the children to be near the general activity of the house. A homework alcove with rolling barn doors replaced the existing kitchen location. - [Budd Inlet House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/budd-inlet-house-pj-vj~57670) - Location: Olympia, WA - Photos: 10 - Description: This residence for a growing family included a guest house for parents, a small theater for the children to present plays and a tower for use as a home office. The main house also includes a project room for the kids, open living, dining and kitchen area and covered view porch with outdoor fireplace. The main house and tower/guest house frame a landscaped courtyard with views of Budd Inlet and Olympic Mountains beyond. - [East View House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/east-view-house-pj-vj~13336) - Location: Bainbridge Island, WA - Photos: 2 - Description: This 300 square foot green remodel for a couple includes the removal of an existing kitchen, a reassignment of spaces, and new windows that open to the courtyard beyond. This remodel was constructed with sustainable materials that included LED lighting, Richlite counter tops, sustainably harvested bamboo material for cabinets and cork flooring. Framing material was cultivated through cast-off material when applicable and all the work occurred within the existing footprint. Strong efforts were ta… - [South Puget Sound House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/south-puget-sound-house-pj-vj~1161142) - Location: Olympia, WA - Photos: 10 - Description: This four bedroom beach house in Washington's South Sound is all about growing up near the water's edge during summer's freedom from school. The owner's childhood was spent in a small cabin on this site with her parents and siblings. Now married and with children of her own, it was time to savor those childhood memories and create new ones in a house designed for generations to come. At 3,200 square feet, including a whimsical Crow's Nest, the new summer cabin is much larger than the original ca… - [Point Monroe](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/point-monroe-pj-vj~2054973) - Location: Bainbridge Island, WA - Photos: 16 - Description: Four years ago, we began the design process of the main house to align with the owner's retirement and move back to the Seattle area from Chicago in 2015. Although the Boathouse and Carriage house are more Pacific Northwest shingle in character, this time around the owners wanted a modern interpretation for the main house. Now in 2016 - 10 years later - they are settled in and their little "compound" has become the family gathering place for their three grown sons, their wives, and the owner's g… - [Port Madison House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/port-madison-house-pj-vj~5388944) - Location: Bainbridge Island, WA - Photos: 15 - Description: Built by Paul Ogilvie Construction and Photographed by Jeff Amram. The Port Madison house design approach was derived from forms and volumes used throughout the centuries by those who have lived on the shores of Puget Sound. The simple shed shapes and resultant volumes provide an elegant manner in which to celebrate light, air, and views. The concept of three sheds comprises the arrangement of this project. Each shed represents a different use and function. The main shed houses the daytime space… - [Pleasant Beach Shop](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/pleasant-beach-shop-pj-vj~2737534) - Location: Seattle, WA - Photos: 7 - Description: The Pleasant Beach Shop was designed to complement the main house that had been constructed in the early 2,000’s. The Shop supports a functioning, thriving woodworking business and at the same time is a complimentary neighbor amongst the residential context. The shop is lit by both artificial and natural light through a continuous light monitor along the ridge of the roof. This monitor allows for both height and light when working inside the Shop and acts as a lantern to the forest during the ev… [See all 19 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/bcandj-architecture-pfvwus-pf~58805138) ## Community Q&A **Q: garage** *(in Photo Questions)* what brand of garage door did you use. what is the material and glaze on the glass A: The garage doors are the Avante Series from Clopay: https://www.clopaydoor.com/avante **Q: Who built the garage doors? Manufacturer, if applicable? Thank you!** *(in Photo Questions)* Who built the garage doors? Which manufacturer, if applicable? Thank you! A: They are Clopay Garage Doors - the Avante Series. **Q: Beautiful! What is the black material surrounding the fireplace?** *(in Photo Questions)* Thanks in advance! A: Hi - it is Absolute Black granite. **Q: Size of Islands** *(in Photo Questions)* Lovely kitchen. What are the dimensions of the two separate islands? A: Hi! The center floating island is 5'-6" x 2'-6" and the short leg of the L-shaped island is 8' x 3'-6" , the longer leg is 12' x 2'- 6". **Q: Love this home. Could you tell me the paint color of the walls?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Hi! Benjamin Moore’s Decorator White \# PM-3 http://www.benjaminmoore.com/en-us/paint-color/pm3 **Q: what wall paint color and brand did you use throughout?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: interior paint we would like to use Benjamin Moore’s Decorator White \# PM-3 http://www.benjaminmoore.com/en-us/paint-color/pm3 --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-02.*