Custom design begins with the client's needs and aspirations. We believe the collaboration process should be fun and inspirational and that architecture should evoke the qualities of timelessness and authenticity. These guiding principles along with the site, context, and client's program are used to inform our design work. Swalling Walk Architects believes in environmental responsibility.
We offer sustainable design for every project, encouraging our clients to determine the level of commitment that is appropriate for them.
We offer sustainable design for every project, encouraging our clients to determine the level of commitment that is appropriate for them.
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Asked to redesign a troublesome roof configuration, Swalling Walk felt compelled to point out the original turret was ill conceived and out of scale with the rest of the house.
The proposed solution: remove the upper floor.
Agreeing, the clients soon added items to their wishlist until the renovation encompassed the entire house both inside and out, including an elevator and a prominent entry.
The proposed solution: remove the upper floor.
Agreeing, the clients soon added items to their wishlist until the renovation encompassed the entire house both inside and out, including an elevator and a prominent entry.
Working within the limited footprint of a former cabin, our task was to design a stone house that reminded this Boston Harbor resident of her childhood home.
Utilizing simple forms, the stone exterior is paired with cedar board and batten siding at dormers and garage.
Bluestone lintels top windows, each with their own electrified candles.
All three levels of the house offer their own unique spatial experience.
Utilizing simple forms, the stone exterior is paired with cedar board and batten siding at dormers and garage.
Bluestone lintels top windows, each with their own electrified candles.
All three levels of the house offer their own unique spatial experience.
SafePlace's mission is prevention and advocacy for victims of sexual and domestic violence.
As a cornerstone of their effort, this Community Service Center in downtown Olympia provides space for their programs including individual and group advocacy, legal services, and community prevention education.
As a cornerstone of their effort, this Community Service Center in downtown Olympia provides space for their programs including individual and group advocacy, legal services, and community prevention education.
The Bigelow House is the oldest residence in Olympia, Washington and one of the earliest still standing in the Pacific Northwest.
Swalling Walk oversaw the rebuilding of the west porches, designed to meet historic appearance, provide adequate strength and meet current life safety codes.
At the rear of the property, doors were added to the historic shed to secure and strengthen the building.
One pair of doors is actually a false door with a shear panel to reinforce lateral resistance of the structure.
Swalling Walk oversaw the rebuilding of the west porches, designed to meet historic appearance, provide adequate strength and meet current life safety codes.
At the rear of the property, doors were added to the historic shed to secure and strengthen the building.
One pair of doors is actually a false door with a shear panel to reinforce lateral resistance of the structure.
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