--- title: "AKJ Architects LLC — Architects & Building Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/akj-architects-llc-pfvwus-pf~596328902 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~596328902.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "AKJ Architects LLC" category: ["Architects"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/2903eda7027addcd_7097-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "6410 57th Ave. South, Seattle, Washington 98118, United States" latitude: 47.5412 longitude: -122.275 phone: "(206) 427-0980" website: http://www.akjarchitects.com/ rating: 4.8 review_count: 6 best_of_houzz_awards: 3 followers: 128 last_updated: 2026-08-27 --- # AKJ Architects LLC Original Houzz profile: [AKJ Architects LLC](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/akj-architects-llc-pfvwus-pf~596328902) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Architects - **Location:** Seattle, WA - **Serves:** Seattle, Bellevue, Renton, Burien, Mercer Island, Fairwood, East Renton Highlands, Normandy Park, Beacon Hill, Yarrow Point, Hunts Point, Ballard, North Beacon Hill - **Houzz rating:** 4.8 out of 5 (6 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 3 awards (2016–2022), for Design, Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Recommended on Houzz - 1,000 Ideabook Saves Small architecture and interior design firm focusing on custom renovations, remodels and building additions. We help you navigate your home design project with confidence. We provide you with an enjoyable experience, a beautiful design where your family's needs are met, and a design that will endure thru time. We invite you to view our work and if you would like to schedule an initial consultation, give us a call or connect by email. We would enjoy continuing the conversation with you. ### Services Provided - Architectural Design - Building Design - Architectural Drawings - House Plans - Home Additions - Kitchen Design - Floor Plans - 3D Rendering - Bathroom Design - Space Planning - Home Restoration - Project Management - Staircase Design - Deck Design - Garage Design - Laundry Room Design - Accessible Design - Dining Room Design - Home Renovating - Kitchen Renovating - Living Room Design ### Areas Served - Seattle - Bellevue - Renton - Burien - Mercer Island - Fairwood - East Renton Highlands - Normandy Park - Beacon Hill - Yarrow Point - Hunts Point - Ballard - North Beacon Hill ### Typical Job Cost $50,000 - 5 million ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | AKJ Architects LLC | | Address | 6410 57th Ave. South, Seattle, Washington 98118, United States | | Phone | (206) 427-0980 | | Website | http://www.akjarchitects.com/ | | License Number | WA State License \#8659 | | Followers on Houzz | 128 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.instagram.com/arlenekisieljermann/?hl=en - LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/arlene-kisiel-jermann/ - Blog — www.akjarchitects.com/blog/ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [AKJ Architects LLC](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/akj-architects-llc-pfvwus-pf~596328902) - **Website:** http://www.akjarchitects.com/ - **Phone:** (206) 427-0980 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - American Institute of Architects (AIA)American Society of Interior Designers (ASID)National Council of Architectural Registration Board Certified (NCARB)National Council for Interior Design Qualification Certified (NCIDQ) - ASID WA State Design Award for Bathroom Design 2017 - **Best of Houzz:** 3 awards (2016–2022), for Design, Service. **Affiliations** - [American Society of Interior Designers](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/american-society-of-interior-designers-pfvwus-pf~1510192642) - [The American Institute of Architects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/the-american-institute-of-architects-pfvwus-pf~1350720471) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 4.8 out of 5 — 6 reviews** ### All 6 reviews **★★★★ — Cheryl, Oct. 2016** > Arlene did a wonderful job designing a complete overhaul to the interior and exterior of our 1950s split level home. The design challenge was to maintain the 1950's feel and flow of the home, modernize it, and seamlessly incorporate additions to increase the size of the entryway, dinning room, and master bedroom and bath. Arlene utilized more modern material, color combinations, and unique material applications to create the desired look and functionality our family needed. > > I would definitely recommend Arlene for any large scale home design projects from design through construction phase. After living in the home for a year now, we are pleased with the home and still receiving compliments from passersby. **★★★★★ — Jenny Hansen Das, Nov. 2015** > Arlene from AKJ helped us design a bathroom remodel that included a full gut and adding a skylight. She was extremely helpful and had so many wonderful ideas. The final product is something I could have never come up with on my own. She is very knowledgeable and helped with everything from materials to choose, tile layouts, lighting, and colors. My favorite feature she designed is a set of custom medicine cabinets that are picture frames which hold my kids' art! I love them! I highly recommend AKJ and I will work with her on any remodeling / building projects I have in the future. **★★★★★ — User, May 2015** > As part of the design team, I had the good fortune to work with AKJ Architects on the extensive remodel of a Puget Sound waterfront home. Throughout that long and complex project, AKJA worked closely with the client, design team and contractors through all phases of design and construction. In the process, they created high quality architectural designs and documentation, coordinated the work of designers and contractors, monitored progress during construction and helped resolve problems. Having worked on similar projects with other top architectural firms, I can highly recommend AKJA for residential architectural design and related services. **★★★★★ — mistyklinck, April 2014** > It has been a pleasure working with Arlene Kisiel-Jermann over the last several years. Recently, we worked together on an extensive residential remodel project on Bainbridge Island. Early in the design process, Arlene knew exactly what questions to ask and how our details will work with the existing openings. We closely matched the new windows with the existing windows, and meeting the current energy codes. Arlene is exceptional at providing the necessary details and elevations to illustrate the final product. As a manufacturer I find this level of detail very important. It was a pleasure working with her again and I look forward to working with her in the future. > > Misty Klinck > Window Craft, Inc. **★★★★★ — weisenbach, April 2014** > I have found AKJ Architects LLC to be an exceptional architectural firm. Alene Kisiel-Jermann is a talented Principal with degrees and experience in architecture and interior design. She is experienced in listening to her clients needs, aspirations and vision and has the skills to bring their visions to reality. She has the talent to integrate site design, architectural design and interior design in meaningful relationships that are creative, warm and comfortable. Hand-drawn interior perspectives provide her clients with clear images of her design ideas and fosters a dialog of her client's expectations. Her experience in the technical aspects of architecture and construction are outstanding along with her management of her client's budget and ability to successfully work with the contractor during the construction phase. Robert G. Weisenbach AIA **★★★★★ — kimrobe, Feb. 2014** > We were fortunate to work with Arlene, of AKJ Architects, on our kitchen remodel and sunroom addition last spring. Although our project was relatively small, Arlene responded with enthusiasm and energy. She is fun to work with, knowledgeable, and detail oriented. Arlene’s recommendations and input helped get our project off to a good start. Her guidance in practical and creative issues was helpful. > > It was wonderful to have Arlene on our team. We are delighted with our project and would recommend AKJ Architects to friends and family. ## Selected projects - [Renovation & Additions - Toonuyah - Phase 2](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/renovation-and-additions-toonuyah-phase-2-pj-vj~6746509) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 8 - [Renovation - Toonuyah - Phase 1](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/renovation-toonuyah-phase-1-pj-vj~402544) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 8 - Description: In this extensive remodel of a 1990s carriage house guest suite, the owners wanted to create a restful getaway designed to maximize light and complement the details of their 1914 Craftsman home. The project was approached in close collaboration with the owners and Pam Pearce of Pamela Pearce Design. The result is an authentically detailed space with antique salvaged oak floors, carefully crafted woodwork & windows looking out to the beautiful scenery. Throughout the space, modern conveniences ar… - [Renovation - Meydenbauer Bay](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/renovation-meydenbauer-bay-pj-vj~402520) - Location: Medina, WA - Photos: 10 - Description: Located on Medina's southern slope with views of Meydenbauer Bay, this light filled living space was transformed by modifying the fireplace, kitchen & entertainment center. The new gas fireplace with a custom designed Indiana Limestone surround and mantle was carefully proportioned to preserve the openness of the home and complement the existing framing constraints of the space. In the kitchen, a large custom designed stainless steel sink was inserted under the existing stone slab to preserve th… - [Renovation & Additions - Surrey Downs](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/renovation-and-additions-surrey-downs-pj-vj~1531671) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 8 - Description: Updating and adding onto a 1956 split level home was the goal of the young urban professional family. Three separate building additions were designed: the entry was expanded, the length of the building increased to accommodate a garage and master suite, and a dining room addition provided needed space for family gatherings. New windows, a new mechanical system, updated lighting, a new deck, new exterior finishes and a number of other building upgrades transformed this home into a modern design w… - [Renovation - Mid Century Modern Seward Park](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/renovation-mid-century-modern-seward-park-pj-vj~402576) - Location: Seattle, WA - Photos: 5 - Description: For this project, the owners wanted to create an inviting space for reading and relaxing that featured the Nolli map of 16th Century Rome (see below) – Rome being a center for learning and education. The end result is a beautiful home library and sitting room in this lovely mid-century home in Seattle. The 1748 Map of Rome, by Giambattista Nolli is widely regarded by scholars as one of the most important historical documents of the city ever created. See the Interactive Nolli Map Website here: h… - [Kitchen and Porch Renovation - Seward Park](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kitchen-and-porch-renovation-seward-park-pj-vj~402555) - Location: Seattle, SC - Photos: 8 - Description: Based on the home owners' vision for their Seward Park home renovation design and expansion, we focused on renovating the home's kitchen, creating an enclosed sun room, and increasing the size of the exterior concrete patio. In the kitchen we maintained much of the original layout, while completely updating the space with beautiful new cabinetry, appliances, and Cambria quartz stone countertops. Larger satin chrome pulls were selected for ease of use and to complement the stainless steel applian… - [Sacred Space for Meditation & Yoga](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sacred-space-for-meditation-and-yoga-pj-vj~402561) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - Description: Conceived as a separate accessory building for a homeowner, this new structure's goal is to provide the owners and their guests a dedicated space for self-study, meditation, yoga and personal growth. The building’s design focuses on man's relationship with nature. The symmetrical floor plan was conceived as a square to symbolize man’s goal of being connected with the elements in the world. Locally sourced materials such as cedar, big leaf maple and loon lake ledge stone express the beauty of mat… - [Harvard Hound Manor](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/harvard-hound-manor-pj-vj~402574) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 3 - Description: Luxe Magazine & The Seattle Design Center sponsored Barkitecture--a charity event in support of Seattle's Children's Playhouse and the Seattle Humane Society. AKJ Architects partnered with Peak Builders, Ragen & Associates, The Sliding Door Company, Six Wall Interiors, Duralee Fabric & Furniture, and Glassworks to create this historically inspired Tudor Revival Manor dog house and garden which was auctioned off for charity to the owner of Puppy Manners (http://on.fb.me/19caYrm). This historicall… [See all 8 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/akj-architects-llc-pfvwus-pf~596328902) ## Ideabooks - [Seward Park Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/61353864/list/seward-park-kitchen) — 52 ideas - [Sponsored photo Ad selection - Audrey](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/30922223/list/sponsored-photo-ad-selection-audrey) — 1 idea [See all 2 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/akja) ## Community Q&A **Q: I love every room of this apartment! What color is the paint?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Unfortunately, I don't have a spec for the color. The interior designer approved a custom paint color for the space. **Q: Faucets look lovey-can you tell me the brand? Thax!** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Sorry, I don't have a record of the paint color for this project. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-27.*