About Us
CGD is a full service single family residential design and project management firm versed in site built, panelized and prefab design and construction methods.
Over the past 24 years we have worked with homeowners and builders across the country utilizing a systematic and integrated design approach to delivering our projects.
New projects undergo a rigorous feasibility period focused on understanding possibilities with the property, identifying the consulting team, engaging a general contractor and determining the best method of fabrication.
Our design process is client driven and focused on creating high quality, energy efficient and affordable green buildings that reflect the lifestyle and aesthetic goals of our clients. We utilize building information modeling (BIM) to support the design , estimation ,documentation and permitting of our projects.
Our services support design, engineering, and consultation to custom home clients and builders . Our project types include custom homes, single family residential, ADU’s, DADU,s, detached hospitality, prototype and product designs.
We are based in the Pacific Northwest and actively service all states.
Services Provided
3D Rendering, Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), Architectural Design, Architectural Drawings, Barn Design & Construction, Building Design, Custom Home, Drafting, Energy-Efficient Homes, Green Building, Guesthouse Design & Construction, House Plans, Multigenerational Homes, Prefab Houses, Project Management, Sustainable Design, Tiny House Construction, Custom Homes, Prefab Design, Modular Design, Product Design, Tiny Homes, ADU, DADU
Areas Served
Bainbridge Island, Ballard, Bellevue, Clyde Hill, Hunts Point, Indianola, Inglewood-Finn Hill, Kirkland, Medina, Mercer Island, Redmond, Seattle, Bend Oregon, San Juan Islands Washington, Northern Califorina, Port Townsend Washington, Squim Washington, Oregon Coast, Bethesda Maryland, Twisp Washington, Methow Valley
Awards
Certified Passive House Consultant Certified Sustainable Homes Professional Best of Houzz 2014-2016 Design Award
Credentials
4 Houzz Awards
4 Houzz Badges
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8 Reviews for Christian Gladu Design
micheleschnake
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Christian has a great eye for detail, and listens to clients. He created a great design for my personal residence on awbrey butte.
March 10, 2015
Oceanside Glass & Tile
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Christian Gladu Design is an exemplary design firm with impeccable taste. They choose quality products, that create cohesive spaces that speak to their clients style. We highly recommend their services.
May 24, 2013
Gauge Design Group
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I worked with Christian originally as a client when he worked for NBBJ in Seattle. Christian helped me on (at least) two commercial specialty food stores and some other special projects. Christian started his own firm about the same time I was starting my own specialty food store. The choice was clear to use Christian for my project. His ability to work and take inspiration from nearly any design language – modern or historical - and then frame it into a context that works with the client, space and have it all tell a story is amazing.
Now that I am out of the food world and in the design and architectural world myself - I find that my relationship with him as a client (back then) has made me a better designer and professional today.
If you get a chance to work with Christian – please do so.
- David Shuler – Vice President Seattle Stair & Design
September 14, 2012
Beluga Builders
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I can offer my highest recommendation for Christian. After building over 20 of his designs, I am amazed at his ability to always be able to fit a design not only to the lot but to the owners' lifestyle. All of my clients ABSOLUTELY love his designs and the attention he shows each home. His 3D modeling makes it very simple to show potential clients what their new home will look like. Christian is a true leader in the green and passive movement, a real Craftsman! He is easy to get a hold of and always available to answer questions and concerns.
February 14, 2012Last modified:February 14, 2012
edn2
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It's been three and a half years since we moved into our Gladu-designed custom prairie style house in Chevy Chase, Maryland and we still get "drive-bys" and thumbs up from house hunters and envious neighbors.
Working with Christian was a pleasure and if we ever decide to leave the area, he will be getting another commission, regardless of where we end up.
February 11, 2012Last modified:February 14, 2012
asdfghjklp
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Christian is a talented, thoughtful, reasonably priced architect. While best known for "bungalow" design, he did an amazing job with our more traditional colonial style house. I would give him my highest recommendation without hesitation.
February 11, 2012Last modified:February 27, 2012
Patrick May
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As a coworker/employee of Christian Gladu, I have seen and practiced a diversity of residential design unprecedented by any other designer I have known.
Many designers typecast themselves into a 'style', rather than designing for the local vernacular, taste of the client, abilities of the builder, etc.
At Christian Gladu Design we strive for design that meets all needs of clients, builders, codes and local aesthetics. This means that Christian has successfully accomplished a range of design styles from colonial to contemporary to modern craftsman; as well as a size of project from a 1,000 square foot retreat house to a 6,000 square foot luxury home.
November 10, 2011Last modified:November 14, 2011
Jeffrey Warwick
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Christian Gladu Design is committed to not only a beautiful design but to the details of a home that make it functional as well as utilizing the methods for sustainable design.
With his building background coupled with 20 years experience in design, Christian brings to the table a unique view that encapsulates a builders point of view, a designers eye while translating the wants and needs of the home owner into the building plan. This integrated design style has given Christian the ability to keep projects on time, on budget and within scope.
November 10, 2011Last modified:November 14, 2011
116 Comments
Commented: What are the dimensions of this room?14'X16' PLUS THE NOOK, APPROX 6X10. WOULD LOVE TO HELP ON A COASTAL DESIGN.WE WORK ALL OVER THE COUNTRY.
March 21, 2017
Commented: how do i change light bulbs?Typically with chandelier pendants there are a couple hooks that you unlatch to remove the shade, this also allows you to clean the fixture when it is time to change out the bulb.
April 1, 2016
Commented: What flooring is this?This is a stained concrete, not sure what color of stain they went with though.
April 1, 2016
Commented: WindowsThese are fixed and casement aluminum clad windows with a prairie grille.
March 10, 2016
Commented: French doorsI am not sure the exact specs of these doors, but if you look at Simpson's website under their Interior French & Sash Doors you will find a very similar product. Best of luck on your hunt!
March 8, 2016
Commented: What is the paint color for the walls?We were not part of the final interior paint package, but I believe these were part of the Sherwin Williams Arts & Crafts - Interior Historic Colors collection.
March 6, 2016
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