Parametric DADU: The Casita
The Casita, a Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit (DADU), began in 2019 as part of ongoing research into solutions for Seattle's housing shortage while balancing different clients' needs. Now it’s ready for its closeup as it’s featured in the Seattle Architecture Foundation’s 23rd Annual Model Exhibit - Iterations.
A Gap in the Housing Cycle
This editorial examines the need for more diverse housing options in the region, specifically rentals for individuals and families wanting to make places like Winthrop or Twisp their permanent homes, but who aren't in a position to buy a residence.
Tour Base Camp with The Wall Street Journal
The Wall Street Journal visits the Central Cascades to explore Base Camp, a unique 7,700 SF home we designed to host family, friends, and retreat attendees, sleeping up to 30 people comfortably.
Tower Obscura
Our Seattle Design Festival Installation speaks to a growing concern in our digital world: Can you trust what you see?
Oak Tree Village - Cross-Laminated Timber
The first CLT community center in Washington is taking shape. The use of CLT for the primary structure allows large open spans for dramatic spaces that reach out into the wooded landscape. It also allows programmatic flexibility in the future.
Recent Explorations in Digital Fabrication: Mock Ups Part 2
The wait is over! Part two of our mock up series is live on the blog. In this installment we're covering our Raspberry Pi ceiling lights.
Recent Explorations in Digital Fabrication: Mock Ups Part 1
In this first part of our mock up series, we explore how interior space can build a contextual relationship with its neighborhood and city.
Greenfire Wins ASHRAE Award for Energy-Saving Design
The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning (ASHRAE) awarded the JA-designed GreenFire development a 1st Place Chapter Level Technology Award.
Down with the Daily Commute
Johnston Architects explores the live-work development renaissance through three of our recently completed projects.
Seattle Public Library Rated One of the Best Systems in Country
The Seattle Public Library (SPL) system was just rated one of only five Five Star Library systems in the country, which inspired us to revisit two libraries we designed for the SPL system.