Coates Design Architects Seattle

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12x Best of Houzz winner

15 years in business

Eco-friendly

Seattle's Leading Architecture Firm I 10X Best of Houzz & 2019

Seattle Architects Coates Design Architects performs work anywhere in the United States. We have a sterling reputation for offering innovative architectural and sustainable design services for a wide range of projects. We pride ourselves on consistently exceeding our client's goals, on both large and small construction projects. Our highly creative, qualified team members, with backgrounds in design, construction, and the fine arts, meet complex design challenges with elegant solutions. The firm's managing partner, award-winning architect Matthew Coates, AIA, is recognized by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) as a LEED accredited professional. Contact us now to inquire about your project!

Services Provided

3D Rendering, Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), Architectural Design, Architectural Drawings, Building Design, Custom Home, Drafting, Energy-Efficient Homes, Floor Plans, Green Building, Guesthouse Design & Construction, Home Additions, Home Extensions, Home Remodeling, Home Restoration, House Plans, Kitchen Design, Modular Home Additions, Multigenerational Homes, Pool House Design & Construction, Prefab Houses, Project Management, Space Planning, Sustainable Design, Tiny House Construction, Universal Design, 3D Home Design, Remodeling

Areas Served

Bainbridge Island, Ballard, Bremerton, Burley, Chico, East Port Orchard, Enetai, Esperance, Fairmount Park, Gorst, Indianola, Keyport, Manchester, North Beacon Hill, Parkwood, Port Orchard, Poulsbo, Rollingbay, Seattle, Shoreline, Silverdale, Southworth, Suquamish, Tracyton, White Center

Awards

LEED AP, AIA, NCARB

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Cle Elum, WA

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39 Reviews for Coates Design Architects Seattle

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Chris Hildebrand

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Coates Design is a highly skilled design firm with a strong team and a diverse range of services offered. Highly recommended!

July 19, 2019

Robert Adams

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Matthew and his staff are highly-creative, and reliable. In the two years we've been working with them, they've helped us through one small project, as well as planning a full-house remodel. I've recommended them to friends.

September 7, 2018

Comment from Coates Design Architects Seattle:

Thank you for your review, Robert! We really appreciate it. It is certainly a pleasure to work with you!

David W Cohen Photography

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As a photographer I do enjoy working on their projects because the great lines and use of natural light. They're a winner! Keep up the great work. Thanks, David

September 7, 2018

Comment from Coates Design Architects Seattle:

You're a winner too, David! Your words are very flattering, it's YOU who makes us look good (haha)

HU-78946519

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Matthew and team always put the client first. They are very collaborative and are open and receptive to bringing in the General Contractor to help provide the most cost effective solution while keeping the clients design needs at the forefront. I highly recommend Coates Design, everyone on the team is top notch!

September 7, 2018

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This means a lot. Client communication is something we take great pride in so this is the best thing I could have heard from you. Thank you so much for sharing!

Dave E

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Working with Coates Design was a real pleasure. I had a time sensitive project that took creativity and thoughtfulness. They handled it flawlessly and I certainly plan to work with them again.

September 7, 2018

Comment from Coates Design Architects Seattle:

Thank you for your review, Dave. We hope to work with you for the longterm, as well. May this be a long and fruitful relationship!

Lauren Davee

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Matthew Coates & Associates are amazingly talented! I have worked with Matthew on two projects and also referred him to real estate clients. Matthew is a highly skilled problem solver with fabulous esthetics and a great communicator. Also, he has built a team of top notch Associates. Matthew designed the stunning BIMA (Bainbridge Island Museum of Art); a building for which we Islanders are very proud! I highly recommend the Matthew Coates Architectural Design firm.

April 1, 2017

Patricia Silverman

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Our experience with Matthew Coates and his team was excellent. Our shared goal was to create and maintain a dialogue, as well as to create a vision of aesthetic functionality and delight. Matthew and his associates made a genuine effort to listen; ask critical questions and exercise a conscientious sense of courtesy and integrity throughout the process.

January 24, 2017

G Reeg

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Wonderful, creative design work coupled with great attention to detail in the plans and the execution of the building project.

January 6, 2017

Todd Cain

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Matthew and his team are thorough, professional, creative and responsive. Building one of their projects becomes a cost effective endeavor for both the builder and the client. It's not enough to capture someone's idea on paper. It needs to relate to the client's budget and schedule as well. It also needs to be thorough and clear enough for the builder to take it from design to reality. Coates Design does a great job balancing the entire creative process.

January 5, 2017

Rachele Turnbull

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We worked with Coates Design Architects on a custom home on Bainbridge Island. Their strong technical abilities and team spirit allowed the project to go as quickly and efficiently as possible which delivered an incredible house to a great client on time and on budget. We are currently working together on several more proposals and are looking forward to a long working relationship together.

January 5, 2017

Matthew X Curry

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I was asked to help a wonderful young and forward thinking couple design their first house and I quickly realized we needed Matthew Coates to complete our team! I knew Matthew's full knowledge and depth of alternate materials, sustainable building approach and budget mindfulness would be the right mix for their wish-list. Matthew's approach is clearly to render the client's dream above pushing any aesthetic agenda while guiding the right resources, spatial relationships and material palette for the project. A+ listener, A+ architect!

January 4, 2017

Jayne Manlowe

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Coates Design Architects are second to none! We are so thankful we choose this firm to build our dream home. They are extremely professional and have a high level of market as well as Industry knowledge. Always on time there was never an issue with deadlines or timelines. Their input on interior decorating ideas, color choices and the different use of materials proved to be invaluable. Both my husband and I have the utmost respect for Coates Design Architects. We have an amazing home and are grateful to them.

January 4, 2017

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Commented: love this design. how many br, sq. ft. ?Hi Carol Ann, sorry for not getting back to you sooner. This was actually a custom home built at $500/sf.

February 18, 2021

Commented: Wonderful warm wall tile!Let me see if I can find the manufacturer! The color was created by leaving the raw mild steel plates outside to rust, though.

August 17, 2020

Commented: Curious about the patio door used here, brand and supplier?Hi Christina, Thanks so much for your question! If I'm not mistaken, I believe they are Kolbe VistaLuxe Swinging Patio Doors. https://www.kolbewindows.com/doors/ultra-swinging-patio Hope that helps. ...

July 10, 2020

Commented: Refinishing kitchen cabinet design/color help?I would stain the cabinets darker and replace the counter top with a light solid surface. Look at something unusual for the Island counter top like Pewter and change the hardware to brushed aluminum.

January 30, 2019 in Paint

Commented: Help Update late '80s fireplace!I agree to spray the doors, white wash brick and paint mantle a black/brown color with some sheen.

January 30, 2019 in Before & After

Commented: Bathroom redo went wrong! how do I fix it?Paint is the least expensive and quickest solution. Try a small pint of a new color before you go for the entire room.

January 30, 2019 in Paint

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