E SQUARE Architecture

If you like beauty, Kumm Architecture is the place to go! Ecem (pronounced Ajim) was always helpful, professional, great design choices and a very pleasant personality to work with. She continued to be available for final details even after the main contractor finished. The last few dimensions, shapes, and options of a project are a lot more challenging than it appears, so an expert is a great help. Examples: How high should the crown molding be? Should it follow the cabinet or the end panels? Where should the fancy tile pieces go? How many under cabinet lights do I need? Will the inspector accept a slightly out of tolerance dimension? and a thousand other options we never think about!

I recently had the pleasure to work as the general contractor on a total home remodel in Redmond, Washington with Ecem from Kumm Architecture Studio. Her primary focus was to redesign the client's kitchen. But, by utilizing an acute sense for what the client needed, Ecem came up with a re-design of the kitchen, dining and family room that was not only stunning, it was extremely functional and exactly what the client was hoping for. Ecem is a team player. She listens and respects the opinion of all those involved with the process. She welcomes the ideas and opinions of everyone involved with the project and makes everyone feel comfortable with expressing their thoughts. This makes for a relaxed and enjoyable environment which ultimately produces as better project with greater client satisfaction. I've been in the industry for more than 45 years and have worked with many architects. Some great ones, some frustrating ones, but Ecem is a gem! I look forward to the next opportunity to work with her. Tim Buchanan Tim Buchanan Construction, LLC

I was the lead carpenter on a $200,000 remodel on education hill in Redmond,Wa for Ken and Jackie Warnecke. Ecem was the architect, and one of the most accommodating and STRESSLESS architects that I have worked with (and I've worked with many) in 32 years as a carpenter and 23 years in business. If we needed dimensions, fixture information, finish info, she was on it. She turned a sows ear into a silk purse and made Ken and Jackie a new home that they had occupied since 1987. I look forward to working with her again in the near future with Tim Buchanan Construction LLC of Everett who was the general contractor.

We hired Ecem for a major remodel. As the plans were developed she provided valuable insight and ideas that resulted in a far better product then we imagined. She took the time to learn what we liked and what our vision was. From this she designed the kitchen of our dreams. The bathrooms are nothing less than spectacular. She also spent a lot of time with us picking out fixtures, flooring (we ended up with a beautiful olive wood floor!) as well as quartz counter tops, paint colors and bathroom tile. She was also instrumental in helping us with the exterior features of our house we changed including accents and colors. We can't say enough about her attention to details and design ideas. We would highly recommend working with Ecem and would not hesitate to use her services again.