Business Details
38 Years
experience
Your Trusted Architectural Partner in Bellevue, WA
Established in 1988, Bazan & Associates Architects is a client-focused architectural firm dedicated to transforming visions into functional, sustainable spaces. Our collaborative approach prioritizes active listening, creative visualization, and meticulous design execution. With over three decades of experience, we specialize in residential, commercial, and institutional projects across the Pacific Northwest. Our team values personal engagement, guiding clients from initial concept through construction completion. We emphasize cost-effective solutions that maintain design integrity while reducing environmental impact.Our expertise spans single-family homes, multi-family complexes, healthcare facilities, and mixed-use developments. By integrating cultural sensitivity and modern design principles, we create spaces that enhance quality of life. Our commitment to transparency, communication, and client empowerment has earned us recognition in regional architectural circles. We take pride in delivering projects under budget, allowing clients to reinvest savings into their vision. This philosophy of collaborative innovation continues to define our practice today.
Services
Single-Family Homes
Multi-Family Housing
Commercial Buildings
Medical Facilities
Mixed-Use Developments
Conceptual Design
Residential Remodels
Sustainable Architecture
Tenant Improvements
Community Centers
Details
- Year established: 1988
Highlights and features
- We offer 35+ years of architectural experience with registered professionals in Washington and Hawaii
- Our collaborative design process includes clients as active participants in decision-making
- We specialize in cost-effective solutions that maintain design integrity and sustainability
- Our team has completed diverse projects including medical clinics, affordable housing, and mixed-use developments
- We provide hands-on guidance from concept development through construction completion
What people say
Exceptional design vision
Collaborative process
Sustainable solutions
Experienced team
Quality outcomes
Services
Single-Family Homes
We create custom single-family homes that balance aesthetic appeal with functional living spaces. Our designs incorporate natural materials and energy-efficient solutions while maintaining budget constraints. Each project emphasizes client collaboration through iterative sketching and material selection processes to ensure personalization.
Medical Facilities
Our medical facility designs prioritize patient comfort and operational efficiency. We specialize in clinics, dental offices, and behavioral health centers with layouts that optimize workflow while meeting strict regulatory requirements. Our experience includes both new constructions and renovations of existing healthcare spaces.
Sustainable Architecture
We integrate eco-friendly practices throughout the design process to minimize environmental impact. Our approach includes material selection, energy systems optimization, and construction waste reduction strategies that align with modern sustainability standards while maintaining design integrity.
Mixed-Use Developments
We design mixed-use spaces that combine residential, commercial, and community elements in cohesive environments. Our expertise creates functional urban spaces that address zoning requirements while fostering vibrant, walkable neighborhoods with integrated public areas.
Tenant Improvements
We specialize in transforming existing commercial spaces to meet evolving business needs. Our process includes space planning, code compliance assessments, and cost-effective material selections that maximize functionality while minimizing disruption to ongoing operations.
People
Jose Bazn
Senior Principal
With over 35 years of experience, Jose leads all projects at Bazan & Associates Architects. He specializes in community-focused designs and affordable housing solutions. A University of Washington graduate, he is registered in Washington and Hawaii.
Kevin Mackey
Senior Architect
Kevin brings 30+ years of architectural expertise, specializing in code compliance and technical documentation. He has managed diverse projects since joining Bazn in 1989 and graduated from Washington State University.
Spencer St. Thomas
Construction Manager
Spencer oversees project execution with 15+ years of experience in medical and commercial construction. He joined Bazn in 2006 and specializes in CAD management and construction documentation.
Brian Orishak
Architectural Designer
Brian contributes creative design solutions with experience in healthcare and mixed-use projects. He joined Bazn in 2012 after earning his M.Arch from the University of Washington.
Derrick Wong
Architectural Designer
Derrick handles website management and Revit modeling. He has designed various residential and commercial projects since joining Bazn in 2014 with a degree from Washington State University.
Questions
What architectural services does Bazn Architects offer?
We provide residential, commercial, and institutional design services including single-family homes, multi-family housing, medical facilities, mixed-use developments, and tenant improvements.
Do you work with clients outside the Pacific Northwest?
While our focus is the Pacific Northwest, we have experience with projects in Hawaii and can collaborate remotely with clients in other regions.
How does your design process work?
Our process involves active listening, collaborative sketching, material selection, and iterative design reviews to ensure client involvement throughout the project development.
Are sustainable design options available?
Yes, we integrate eco-friendly materials, energy-efficient systems, and construction waste reduction strategies into all our projects to minimize environmental impact.
Can you handle both new constructions and renovations?
We specialize in both new constructions and renovations, including adaptive reuse of existing buildings across residential, commercial, and healthcare sectors.
What makes Bazn Architects different from other firms?
Our client-centered approach emphasizes collaboration, cost transparency, and cultural sensitivity combined with decades of regional design experience and sustainable practices.
