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As a child my mother would take me on little adventures around Southern California’s open houses. We would critique the design of each home; the layouts, functionality, finishes, how we’d design it differently, and who we thought would live in each home. Thus, I like to say I’ve been designing homes since elementary school. In reality it sparked my passion for Residential Architecture.
I went on to obtain my Bachelor of Science in Architecture from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas in 2009, followed by a Masters Degree in Architecture from NewSchool of Architecture and Design, San Diego in 2011.
My professional career began with accessibility consulting, a precious segment of Architecture that is often overlooked, yet pivotal to creating homes and spaces that can withstand time and aging. I then took that skill into the world of high-end residential work with prominent Architects in Santa Monica, CA and later Seattle, WA. It was then I learned that Residential Architecture is more than just design; it is life curated in built form. Most importantly, I learned my love for Residential Architecture was too big; I needed to explore my own path.
In 2013 I established WAKEdesign, llc in the Pacific Northwest. Working on a variety of projects from small kitchen remodels, to complex house lifts, 2nd floor additions, all the way to new builds. No matter the size of the project, I am still humbled every time I see a smile on my clients face when they move into a home that is uniquely theirs; their own oasis.
Now, 10 years after starting my own design firm, you can bet my mom and I still tell each other about any open house we visit.
WAKEdesign, llc, Seattle, WA, US, Owner | Lead Designer | Project Manager
Feasibility research of all projects with the use of GIS software and land use mapping.
Site planning
Architectural plans (schematic design, design development, and construction documents).
Built-in cabinetry and built-in furniture design.
Construction plans for plan review/permitting.
Plan review responses to individual departments as required.
Budgeting and project bidding.
Construction observation.
Katherine Pelz Architecture, Seattle, WA, US, Consultant | Drafter | Designer
Site planning with CAD software.
Architectural plans (feasibility, Schematic design, design development and construction documents).
Construction plans for plan review/permitting.
Plan review responses to individual departments as required.
Ratcliffe Gagliano Architecture, Gig Harbor, WA, US, Consultant | Drafter
Site planning with CAD software.
Architectural plans (design development and construction documents). Construction plans for plan review/permitting.
Plan review responses to individual departments as required.
Studio Pacifica, Seattle, WA, US, Plan Examiner | Surveyor
Multi-family accessibility construction plan examining.
Administer reports of noncompliance.
Accessibility site survey of Lake Washington School District. Administer report of accessibility obstructions for future renovations.
Scott Prentice Architects, Santa Monica, CA, US, Project Manager | Architecture Intern
Feasibility research of all projects with the use of GIS software and land use mapping.
Site planning with CAD software.
Architectural plans (design development and construction documents).
Construction plans for plan review/permitting.
Plan review responses to individual departments as required.
Röm Architecture Studio, Seattle, WA, US, Architecture Intern
Site planning with CAD software.
Architectural plans (design development and construction documents). Built-in cabinetry design.
Construction plans for plan review/permitting.
Plan review responses to individual departments as required.
Sparkflight Studios, Las Vegas, NV, US, Architecture Intern
Architectural plans for HUD retrofits to existing low income housing (design development and construction documents).
Construction plans for plan review/permitting.
