It’s been wonderful working / learning / playing with Joe and the rest of the team!

Here are some photos from our final site visit (click on image to enlarge), or you can visit the campus to see the installation by the LeMieux Library:

Come and see our take of a not so modest dog house at the Seattle Design Center on Thursday May 24.

Click HERE for details on the event, the dog costume contest, and ticketing…

Hope to see you there!

Alev

The magazine just hit the stands! You can click on the image below to read the full article.

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We celebrated our success with the rest of our team – Jim Reid Construction, Arkadia Woodworking and Stacy Logan Carpets – at the Awards Gala.
Here are some photos from the Gala:

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VILLA ANATOLI ASTRA

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Designed by Castanes Architects PS (Formerly Castanes Gibson Architects) the Italian Villa in Perkins Lane, Magnolia is now for sale!

“One of the Northwest’s most gracious residences. Nestled along a rural coastal drive this lushly developed acre offers 150 feet of salt water beach front along Seattle’s famed Perkins Lane. Stepped off the street, the promenade staircase makes any entrance grand. As you enter through over sized front doors, a vaulted 2 story atrium sets the mood for this magnificent home. From the open great room styling, terraces teeming with colorful flowers to the incredible views, this home is exceptional.”

Click on photo below to see the MLS listing:

Castanes Architects PS is working with internationally renowned sculptor Joseph McDonnell on his latest art installation.

The piece named “Blocks of Knowledge”, is designed for the courtyard at Lemieux Library of Seattle University.

We are very excited to take part in this beautiful installation. Please view our short video of lighting study at the artist’s studio:

You know winter is near when you’re craving a nice pizza-pie dressed in a mild tomato sauce, topped with melted fresh mozzarella and garnished with fresh basil leaves.
Tutta Bella Westlake is one of two restaurants Castanes Architects PS designed for Joe Fugere. It’s a spot that has already become a landmark in the very trendy Southlake Union neighborhood.

Not too long ago we were invited to Tutta Bella Westlake for a private pizza making class. We learned how to be gentle with the dough, and careful with the 800°F oven.
We also realized what a real artist the Pizzaiolo is; as for the pizza to come out right, every step has to be perfected.

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Click here to see cooking class photos

Considering we began design discussions for this project back in September of 2006, it is amazing how much love and hard work goes into realizing a dream!

Truly a dream home, Lakeside Residence rests at the West shore of Lake Washington, enjoying views of the lake, and growing skyline of Bellevue…

Please click on photo to visit our photo album on PhotoRocket:

We have some exciting news to share!

Last week Thursday the New York Times published an article on “Lighthouse”, the residence atop Smith Tower. This one of a kind penthouse is a past remodel by Castanes Architects within the pinnacle of this landmark building.

Check out the article and let us know what you think: