Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Award-Winning Architectural Design in Kirkland, WA
Since 1974, Nash Architects has been dedicated to creating elegant, award-winning architectural solutions for clients throughout the Pacific Northwest. Our firm prioritizes personalized customer service, combining creative vision with meticulous attention to detail across custom homes, resort properties, production housing, and multi-family projects. Founded by Gary Nash, a licensed architect with 49 years of experience, we emphasize collaborative communication to transform client visions into exceptional built environments. Our work reflects a deep understanding of site-specific qualities, functional design, and budgetary considerations.Recognized as Best Architect 2024, we maintain a commitment to innovation while serving diverse residential and commercial needs. With over 1,000 multi-family units designed in the Puget Sound region alone, our portfolio demonstrates both technical expertise and artistic integrity. We approach each projectwhether a vacation retreat or large-scale developmentwith the same dedication to quality and client satisfaction that has defined our practice for nearly five decades.
Services
Custom Home Design
Resort Architecture
Production Housing
Multi-Family Projects
Specialty Projects
Details
- Year established: 1974
Highlights and features
- We offer 49 years of architectural experience since 1974
- Our collaborative design process prioritizes client communication
- Specialized expertise in Pacific Northwest climate considerations
- Proven track record with over 1,000 multi-family units completed
- Award-winning designs that balance aesthetics and functionality
Associations and certifications
- Best Architect 2024
Services
Custom Home Design
Our custom home design process begins with client visioning sessions and site analysis. We develop schematic sketches through construction documents while maintaining continuous client communication. This collaborative approach ensures designs reflect personal needs, site characteristics, and budget constraints while achieving award-winning results.
Resort Architecture
We create functional resort homes that balance entertainment spaces with scenic integration. Our designs feature open-concept living areas, outdoor living spaces, and flexible sleeping arrangements. Each project incorporates site-specific elements like mountain views or waterfront access to create immersive vacation experiences.
Production Housing
Our production housing solutions analyze zoning regulations, market demands, and budget parameters. We develop plan portfolios for local to national builders that maintain design consistency across varying price points while meeting evolving consumer preferences in the Pacific Northwest market.
Multi-Family Projects
We specialize in high-density residential solutions that optimize space efficiency and community integration. Our townhome developments address zoning challenges while maintaining aesthetic appeal and functional living spaces tailored to urban and suburban environments across the Puget Sound region.
Specialty Projects
Our specialty projects demonstrate design versatility through unconventional challenges. From golf resort clubhouses to observatory-equipped bunkhouses, these projects showcase our ability to adapt architectural principles to unique functional requirements while maintaining aesthetic integrity and site responsiveness.
People
Gary Nash
Architect & Director
Gary Nash founded Nash Architects in 1974 after earning his Master's in Architecture and Washington state licensure. With 49 years of experience, he oversees all projects, ensuring design excellence and client satisfaction across residential and commercial sectors.
Questions
What architectural services does Nash Architects offer?
We provide custom home design, resort architecture, production housing, multi-family developments, and specialty projects across the Pacific Northwest.
How long has Nash Architects been in business?
Our firm has delivered architectural solutions since 1974, with founder Gary Nash holding Washington state licensure since that year.
What makes your design process unique?
We emphasize client collaboration through every phase, from initial concept to construction plans, ensuring designs reflect both site qualities and client needs.
Do you work outside the Pacific Northwest region?
While our focus is the Pacific Northwest, we collaborate with builders nationwide through our production housing plan portfolios.
What's included in your resort home designs?
Our resort homes feature functional entertaining spaces, outdoor living areas, and sleeping accommodations tailored to site-specific views and terrain.
How do you handle multi-family project challenges?
We create density-optimized solutions with attention to zoning regulations, market demands, and community integration, having designed over 1,000 units in five years.
