Best Practice Architecture

Welcoming summer with open (dutch) doors ☀️ Slide 1: Boathouse Bungalow - @rafaelsoldiphotography Slide 2: Oak Cliff Casita - @lisapetrole Slide 3: Shed-O-Vation - @rafaelsoldiphotography Slide 4: Roanoke Park Residence - @rafaelsoldiphotography #bestpracticearchitecture #seattlearchitects #homedesign #exteriorinspo #designinspo #seattlearchitecture #seattledesign #dutchdoors #doordesign #doorinspo

Sneak peek of The Wedge(wood)—an interior remodel of a late 70s home. Stay tuned for more! Contractor: Ainslie Davis Construction Photographer: @rafaelsoldiphotography #bestpracticearchitecture #seattlearchitects #homedesign #interiorinspo #designinspo #seattlearchitecture #seattledesign #homeremodel #houseremodel

Keeping things simple this year. We are wishing everyone a HAPPY PRIDE from our sunny corner of Capitol Hill. Much love from your friends at Best Practice.

Come on in, the water’s art 🌊 Our Lil Dipper project began when a local art collector reached out to help reinvigorate his front yard with a new, modest-sized pool. Not only did he want a place where his grandkids could splash around on a warm day, but he also saw an opportunity to curate a personal sculpture park. Working together to select pieces that highlight certain features of the yard, we did just that. Explore Lil Dipper’s art collection below: “Liquid Center”, a custom tile installation by the late Jim Melchert and his grandson Galen Melchert, mimics the illusion of wavering swim lines when viewed from the water’s surface. “Snowman”, a piece from Mungo Thomson's series, depicts stacked Amazon boxes painted in bronze—a cheeky commentary on the ephemerality of consumption. “Bill’s Fountain”, a custom bronze water feature by Jeffry Mitchell, depicts a fantastic animal in the tradition of Koma Inu, or Fu Dogs. Contractor: @dolan_gc Structural Engineer: Smith Lubke Engineering Lighting Designer: Lighting Design Pool Designer: @pool.pros Landscape Designer: @perennial_planning_ Original Landscape Designer: @alchemie.design Artwork: Jim Melchert, @melchert.studios , @jeffrymitchell , @mungothomson Existing House Architect: @ecobbarch Photographer: @rafaelsoldiphotography #bestpracticearchitecture #seattlearchitects #officedesign #exteriorinspo #designinspo #seattlearchitecture #seattledesign #pooldesign #outdoordesign #landscapedesign #poolinspo

Giddy-up SEA 🐎 At @flysea , we created an upscale boutique retail experience for our friends at @showponyboutique . The jewel box structure, framed with steel and adorned with elegant overhead lighting, seamlessly blends into N Terminal’s contemporary architecture. This petite powerhouse provides travelers with a beautifully curated shopping experience while waiting for their flight. Contractor: @stackpoledesign Photographer: @dain_susman_photo #bestpracticearchitecture #seattlearchitects #officedesign #interiorinspo #designinspo #seattlearchitecture #seattledesign #seatac #airportdesign #airportboutique #showponyboutique

5 more minutes of playtime please! Bread & Butter’s beloved, growing family guided our 14-year, multi-phase project so providing entertainment space for three kids was a top priority. We enhanced indoor/outdoor connections by incorporating a generous opening off the main living area to a new side deck and yard. The seamless connection allows for ample space for outdoor play and family time. Photos: @rafaelsoldiphotography Contractor: @dolan_gc Structural Engineer: Smith Lubke Engineering #bestpracticearchitecture #seattlearchitects #homedesign #interiorinspo #homeremodel #designinspo #seattlearchitecture #seattledesign #playtime #playarea #exteriorplayspace #renovation #playground

This summer, we are pulling inspiration from @samrodriguezart , an abstract portraiture and illustrator based out of San Jose, California. Sam’s portrait series blends beautiful human emotions, pop culture symbols, and abstractions that create distinct visual narratives. Thank you @samrodriguezart for your continued creativity and influence. #bestpracticearchitecture #seattlearchitects #designinspo #seattledesign #designdetails #inspiration #samrodriguezart #artinspiratio

Celebrating Pride Month with our friends at @charliesqueerbooks . At Charlie’s, we designed a full storefront for the bookstore’s new home in Seattle’s Fremont neighborhood. Once a 1901 house, we collaborated with Charlie himself to transform this space into a bright and welcoming home for LGBTQ+ literature. Contractor: Turpin Contracting Branding: @people.people.studio Signage: @sealtandpepper_signs Photos: @vivianhsuphoto #bestpracticearchitecture #seattlearchitects #homedesign #interiorinspo #bookstore #bookstoreremodel #renovation #designinspo #seattlearchitecture #seattledesign #designdetails #queerbooks #queerliterature #queerbookstore #pinkpaint #readingroom #charliesqueerbooks #happypride #pride

We are thrilled to see our Corner Copia project featured on @dwellmagazine ! Working with our long-time friends, we peeled back layers of remodels to reveal the character of this century-old house. “The end result is a home rich in history—but it’s worn on the 120-year-old bones rather lightly. ‘When we finished the demolition and realized we had just taken literally five tons of debris away from the structure, Ian [architect] said it was like the old house had a chance to breathe again, a chance to stretch and shake and sort of roll its shoulders,’ says Matthew [homeowner]. ‘We tried really hard throughout the rest of the project not to weigh it down again, to let it remain in that kind of weightlessness.’” Thank you, @melissadalton_pdx and @dwellmagazine ! Check out the before & afters at the link in our story. Structural Engineer: @harriottvalentine Photographer: @zackbent #bestpracticearchitecture #seattlearchitects #homedesign #interiorinspo #homeremodel #renovation #designinspo #seattlearchitecture #seattledesign #designdetails #residentialdesign #residentialremodel #architecture #residentialarchitecture #dwell #dwellmagazine #pressfeature #beforeandafter #beforeandafterhomeedition #beforeandafterrenovation

Eye Eye was awarded a special mention in @architizer ’s A+Awards in the Retail category. We designed the second location for @eyeeyecare in Seattle’s Leschi neighborhood, incorporating both clinical services and a retail area. Building on the design of the original Capitol Hill location and armed with an expanded color palette, we included bright pops of color, glass blocks, dichroic glazing, and fun signage. Thank you @Architizer ! We are excited to be recognized alongside so many inspiring firms and projects. Contractor: @metis_construction Photos: @rafaelsoldiphotography #bestpracticearchitecture #seattlearchitects #restaurantdesign #interiorinspo #designinspo #seattlearchitecture #seattledesign #architizer #architizerawards #architizera +awards #eyeeyecare #pressfeature

Shed-O-Vation is featured in the latest issue of @1889washington . “‘It was a complimentary design to the house, but a very simple box with a door,’ said Ian Butcher, architect and founding partner of Best Practice Architecture, who guided the couple’s main remodel and returned to maximize their outbuilding into a multipurpose studio. ‘They wanted to revise the shed to incorporate an office, and then also have a place where they could exercise.’” Thank you, Melissa Dalton and @1889washington ! Find your copy out on stands today. Structural: @harriottvalentine Contractor: @soundbuildersnw Dutch Door: @roguevalleydoor Windows: @milgardwindowsdoors Photos: @rafaelsoldiphotography #bestpracticearchitecture #seattlearchitects #homedesign #interiorinspo #homeremodel #designinspo #seattlearchitecture #seattledesign #1889magazine #shedovation #pressfeature

Checking in with our most-welcomed furry photo-bombers. Slide 1: Franklin at Cloud Ranch - @rafaelsoldiphotography Slide 2: Vinny at BP HQ - @tyandchey_ Slide 3: Mitten at The Rambler - @dain_susman_photo Slide 4: Novi at Big Mouth House - @edsozinhoimagery Slide 5: Cheddar at MoCa House - @edsozinhoimagery Slide 6: Frances at Chrish Delish - @dain_susman_photo #bestpracticearchitecture #seattlearchitects #homedesign #interiorinspo #homeremodel #renovation #designinspo #seattlearchitecture #seattledesign #designdetails #residentialdesign #residentialremodel #architecture #residentialarchitecture #nationalpetday #pets