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The Sacred Teahouse project was commissioned by an AOME client who, inspired by Japanese culture, sought to introduce a spiritual element into a formerly empty area of their landscape. For the Japanese, tea drinking is a ceremony that transcends the act of consuming the beverage. The practice embodies modesty and simplicity, which should be reflected […]

Awards

  • We are delighted to have been named the Top Seattle Architect among 270 firms that were rated by the Industry Oversight Report in 2022. Practices were rated across a range of salient criteria including commitment to excellence and customer service. AOME were praised for providing high levels of service to our customers. “The structure of […]

  • AOME Architects submitted a winning entry of the Estate Transformation & Terrace Renewal project (same property, different phases) in the Single Family Residence category of the annual prestiges 2020 International Property Awards program, based in London England.

  • AOME Architects submitted a winning entry of the Bon Appétit project in the Single Family Residence category of the annual prestiges 2020 International Property Awards program, based in London England.

Press

  • Remarkable transformation from puzzle solving For many of us, remodeling an existing residence may be the best path to a home tailored to your family’s needs. But remodeling is not for everyone. Homeowners face several obstacles to success:-Remodeling is often more stressful than building new.-Living in your home while remodeling can be very disruptive to […]

  • The Elster family’s cherished holiday tradition Each December, families across the country gather to celebrate the holidays and partake in time-honored traditions. For the Elster clan, one tradition that has withstood the test of time is their annual Brickscelebration.  I was fortunate enough to get a first-hand look at the Elsters’ charming keepsake book. Flipping […]

  • The right architect will transform your ideas into a concrete plan Do you think about one day owning your ‘dream home’, one that’s perfect for you and your family? Do you have a few ideas but need help creating a concrete design? You could come close to your dream by purchasing a new spec home […]

Insights

  • The Sacred Teahouse project was commissioned by an AOME client who, inspired by Japanese culture, sought to introduce a spiritual element into a formerly empty area of their landscape. For the Japanese, tea drinking is a ceremony that transcends the act of consuming the beverage. The practice embodies modesty and simplicity, which should be reflected […]

  • By Mark Elster, Managing Director, AOME Architects Architects hold a unique and often revered position in society, particularly residential architects who craft the spaces we call home. This elevated status is bolstered by a romanticized portrayal in popular media, which paints a picture of architects as almost mythical figures wielding creative powers akin to wizards. […]

  • Mark Elster

    The benefits of getting your hands dirty are plentiful. Architects benefit from engaging in the trades with their own hands.

Testimonials

  • The stunning Lake Washington estate AOME remodelled over 20 years ago is up for sale for a cool $26.9 million with Tere Foster. The homeowners, who have lived there for 22 years, are looking to downsize now that their four sons have grown up and flown the nest. They confessed they have found it a […]

  • AOME has worked remotely and designed in total 3D since 2011 — learn how.

  • “You are truly the best of the best—it shows in every stunning detail that made it into the house.”