Posts About Architecture
Coates Design Architects Celebrates 10 Years
Party goers dressed in gowns and tuxes were greeted with champagne in a Cirque De Glace’ winter wonder land complete with aerial acts, ballerinas, stilt walkers, contortionists, falling snow flakes and rolling fog. Illuminated ice luges dispensed refreshments while guests lined up to receive exquisite watercolors on faces and limbs. One of the evening’s highlights was the dramatic appearance of a 45 pound python with its handler, who made the rounds for photo opportunities with guests and entertainers. Read more ›
An Eco-Doghouse Made from Recycled Building Materials
This Eco-Doghouse, designed by Matthew Coates of Coates Design Architects, was built of 100% overage from construction projects, utilizing materials that may have otherwise gone to landfills. And, since this doghouse was built with sustainability in mind, it is arguably one of the healthiest indoor living environments built for a dog. Read more ›
Coates Design Architects Earns Honorable Mention at FSC Awards
During Greenbuild, the FSC-US announced Coates Design Architects as Honorable Mention in its annual competition celebrating the use of FSC-certified wood in building projects. Read more ›
AIA Home of the Month Tour
Coates Design Architects was pleased to welcome over 200 people to the AIA Home of the Month Tour on Sunday, November 21. The first snow of the season arrived on the day of the tour, but the weather did not deter the enthusiastic crowd of architecture fans. Read more ›
Japan – A successful trip
Matthew Coates recently returned from a visit to Japan, where he lectured to industry leaders about sustainable design and green building. Coming soon, a new branch office in Tokyo. Read more ›
Ed Begley, Jr. & Matthew Coates are Leading the Way Toward a Sustainable Future
Leading the Way presents an evening with Actor and Environmentalist, Ed Begley, Jr. and Seattle Architect, Matthew Coates. The two will discuss architecture and sustainability.
New Edge | New Blood
Coates Design Architects Selected to Participate in “New Edge, New Blood” Exhibit. Coates Design Architects, with offices in Bainbridge Island & Seattle, WA has been selected to participate in the Seattle AIA’s exhibit, “New Edge, New Blood” – featuring firms shaping the future of architecture in our region. Read more ›
First Friday Art Walk: Encore Viewing of Bainbridge Island Museum of Art Design Concepts
Thanks to all who attended the Bainbridge Island Museum of Art Open House on Monday, April 26th. If you missed the event or want to bring your friends, you still have a chance to view – and comment – on Design Concept Sketches for the new Art Museum! Read more ›
3D Concept Sketches on Display at Island Gateway Discovery Center
Did you miss the Bainbridge Art Museum Open House? You still have a chance to view – and comment – on Design Concept Sketches for the new Art Museum! Read more ›
Bainbridge Art Museum Open House
The Bainbridge Art Museum Open House was a huge success! Matthew Coates and team presented 3D concept sketches of the proposed Bainbridge Art Museum structure on April 26 at Bainbridge Performing Arts. Read more ›
Ellis Residence Featured on Bainbridge Island TV
The greenest home in Bainbridge gets one step closer to Platinum LEED status thanks to Coates Design Architects. Justin Helmbrecht explains how the vegetated roof helps reduce rainwater runoff while also providing a garden area escape.
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Ellis Residence To Be Part of 2009 National Solar Tour
We are pleased to announce that the Ellis Residence will be part of the American Solar Energy Society National Solar Tour on October 3, 2009. More details to come. Read more ›
Open House #2
The Ellis Residence has been used as an educational tour a few times already. The design was featured at the Futures Festival in Port Gamble last summer. Read more ›
Exterior Bi-fold Doors
The Loewen exterior bi-fold doors have been installed at the living and dining rooms. The bi-fold doors will allow both rooms to fully open to the exterior patio, landscaping and, of course, the magnificent view of Seattle. Read more ›
