How is Ectypos Architecture rated?

Ectypos Architecture is currently rated 5 overall out of 5

What services does Ectypos Architecture provide?

Ectypos Architecture provides the following services: Architectural Design, Building Design, Energy-Efficient Homes, Green Building, New Home Construction, Sustainable Design, Universal Design, Custom Homes, Steep Slopes, Modern Architecture, Contemporary Architecture, Timeless Design, Infill, Urban Infill, Territorial Design

Where does Ectypos Architecture provide services?

Ectypos Architecture provides services in the following areas: Ballard, Beacon Hill, Beaux Arts Village, Bellevue, Boulevard Park, Clyde Hill, Eastgate, Fairmount Park, Gatewood, Hobart, Hunts Point, Issaquah, Kirkland, Klahanie, Maple Heights-Lake Desire, Medina, Mercer Island, Newcastle, Redmond, Seattle, Union Hill-Novelty Hill, Yarrow Point

Ectypos Architecture

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About Us

At Ectypos Architecture, we design contemporary residential—and adaptable live/work—spaces that enhance the lives of our clients. To reach that goal, we depend on collaboration. Our first step is to listen carefully to a client’s objectives. This is the case be it new custom home design or a significant home remodel. Our design perspective translates to smaller houses that live large—and large houses that never overwhelm. At Ectypos, we a have a strong commitment to doing more with less. In all cases, an energy efficient envelope is a core goal. So is maximizing the use of natural light and ventilation. We look to minimize impact to a site’s existing native landscape whenever possible. We’re also skilled at making challenging building sites work to our client’s advantage. We select and utilize the most appropriate construction techniques and technologies for the program, site, and budget. Founded in 2001, Ectypos listens to its national and international clients’ creative dreams as closely today as it did the day the studio opened.

Awards

2012 King County Earth Hero; E. Lewis Dales Traveling Fellowship

6 Projects

Inspiration for a huge modern brown three-story wood exterior home remodel in Seattle with a metal roof

Business Details

Business Name

Ectypos Architecture

Phone Number

(206) 232-9147

Website

www.ectypos.com/

Address

4212 W. Mercer Way
Mercer Island, WA 98040

Typical Job Cost

$750,000 - 5 million

Cost depends on size and scope of project

License Number

Architectural License #7785

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Services Provided

Architectural Design

Building Design

New Home Construction

Sustainable Design

Energy-Efficient Homes

Green Building

Universal Design

Contemporary Architecture

Custom Homes

Infill

Modern Architecture

Steep Slopes

Territorial Design

Timeless Design

Urban Infill

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Areas Served

Seattle

Bellevue

Kirkland

Redmond

Issaquah

Mercer Island

Union Hill-Novelty Hill

Newcastle

Klahanie

Hobart

Eastgate

Boulevard Park

Maple Heights-Lake Desire

Clyde Hill

Medina

Beacon Hill

Yarrow Point

Beaux Arts Village

Hunts Point

Ballard

Fairmount Park

Gatewood

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8 Reviews for Ectypos Architecture

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Bykonen Carter Quinn

Bykonen Carter Quinn is a structural engineering firm located is Seattle's South Lake Union neighborhood, We offer structural engineering services to architects, We offer structural engineering solutions for any scale of residential and Commercial projects. We have had the privilege to be able to work with Studio Ectypos for many years. Lucia Pirzio-Biroli and Michele Marquardi are very creative. They are very innovative in their design making the most of the structural system. I highly recommend Studio Ectypos for any scale architectural design project.

December 9, 2016

Comment from Ectypos Architecture:

Thanks Tom. We appreciate your comments. Of course the recommendation goes both ways.

Thomas Jacobson Construction, Inc

Lucia and Michele are creative, thoughtful, and organized architects. My company has had the pleasure of collaborating with them and we found their drawings to be very well detailed and their response time to any questions that we had very fast. The project we worked on together required some creative solutions due to the site and also had some unique permitting requirements, both of which they navigated easily. Our customer was thrilled with Studio Ectypos' design and the outcome of her project and loved working with Lucia and Michele. I have given them a strong recommendation to other prospective customers and will certainly continue to do so!

November 17, 2016

Comment from Ectypos Architecture:

Thank you Thomas. Likewise it is a huge pleasure working with you. Your attention to detail, quality workmanship, ethos and respect for the architect are the excellent qualities we look for in contractors.

Alan Reed

We selected Studio Ectypos for our project which is still in development, and we are happy that we did. We evaluated several other options before selecting Lucia and Michele. We needed a firm that is equally comfortable with creating practical, cost-effective space, combined with the soul of a designer who loves to create beautiful things. When constructed, our designed house will be a major asset for our overall church property, and will provide flexible, satisfying clergy residence for years to come. Beyond design, Studio Ecotypes has also helped us with working through many of the details of engineering and permitting. When we are ready to break ground we will do so knowing the important details have been considered up front, thanks to Lucia and Michele.

September 26, 2016

Comment from Ectypos Architecture:

Hi Alan,
Thank you so much. We love working with you guys.
Lucia

casamini

Custom build know-how supercharged with European design smarts -- best describes what Lucia and Michele brought to our ground up project. Our custom build began with challenging site constraints, incredible vistas to be reaped, in a traditionally minded community. This combination demanded professionals that knew their art, and more importantly are ready to work through unknowns as pioneers do. We are not traditionalist, and sought a home that paired with our lifestyle. We found that willingness to push design envelopes, defend design principles and apply construction practicality in our partnership with Michele and Lucia. Through this partnership, we arrived at a home that exceeded our original vision. As more than just architects, Lucia and Michele were the voices of guidance through-out this project; and hopefully many more.

September 21, 2016

Comment from Ectypos Architecture:

Thank you Colin and Ming,
This project has been great to work on from so many perspectives. We appreciate your willingness to reach beyond what is the "norm" and look forward to more reaching in the future with you.
Lucia

3201189

My husband and I hired Studio Ectypos after viewing other projects they had done. We worked with both Lucia and Michele and have the highest regard for their skill/talent/creativity as architects. We started thinking we would rehab the older home. The original one story house was so poorly built that we decided to use the basement/foundation and build two stories above. Lucia and Michele were flexible and helpful as the project moved forward. Their design work is flawless. Our home fits into the older Seattle neighborhood and accommodates our lifestyle. It was amazing to five Michele and/or Lucia an idea and see it resonate into a structure.

November 28, 2012

4everhouse

Lucia Pirzio-Biroli and Michele Marquardi at Studio Ectypos created the design, plans, and spec for the renovation of our 100 year-old house in Sydney, Australia. They kept the original footprint of the house almost completely intact yet at the same time opened the space up from within to reveal a light, airy, and environmentally sustainable home -- the perfect house for us. They were always very responsive to our ideas, stayed within budget, and met deadlines in a professional manner. And fortunately, they were tireless when it came to dealing with obstructions from our local council!

November 13, 2012Last modified:July 20, 2014

bobkaren

Studio Ectypos designed our home in Bellevue, Washington. The design, advice and supervision that Lucia and Michele provided was outstanding. Our relationship remained very positive through the whole experience, even when our ideas differed from what professional architects might recommend. We've been in the house six years we don't think there is anything we would change about it. Under "How much did the project cost?", our answer is for the total construction cost of our new home, not the Studio Ectypos fees.

November 9, 2012

Lisa Koutek

Michele Marquardi has a great eye for NW Modern. He has been very patient with us as we switched direction during planning. He is very easy to work with.

August 11, 2012

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19 Comments

Commented: What kind of wood are the cabinets? What company makes themBelieve it or not these are Ikea cabinets that were highly customized on installation. The are a mahogany.

May 21, 2018

Commented: What is the color of stain on the wood floors? and what kind of wood?It is a clear finish on grade 3 oak..

May 7, 2018

Commented: stuccoNo but you could hire us to do yours.

May 5, 2018

Commented: How wide are the shaker stiles and rails?The cabinets were a standard style from Ikea that was being used in Australia at the time.

March 23, 2018

Commented: Love your modern interpretation of NM style!!!The owner added those after construction was complete.

March 5, 2018

Commented: What is the paint colorHi Denise, I'm not sure the exact number. The Owner had the contractor put up multiple samples before selecting the final number and hue. We specify Sherwin Williams, eggshell, latex with back rolli...

December 6, 2017

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