Cle Elum sits at the eastern gateway of the Cascades, where ponderosa pines give way to wide Kittitas Valley skies and the rugged peaks of the Stuart Range frame nearly every view. It is a place of dramatic seasons, rich outdoor culture, and a growing community of homeowners who want residences that feel as considered and authentic as the landscape itself. At Refine Design Architecture, we bring licensed residential architect services to Cle Elum with a deep appreciation for what makes this corner of Washington so distinctive. We design custom homes, additions, and renovations that respond to the specific conditions of each site—orientation toward the mountains, passive strategies for cold winters and warm summers, materials suited to a high-elevation climate, and floor plans that support the way people actually live in a mountain community. Our process begins with listening. We want to understand how you use your home through the ski season, the summer hiking months, and everything in between. From that foundation, we develop architecture that is site-specific, code-compliant with Kittitas County requirements, and crafted with the level of detail that results in spaces your family will return to for decades. Stone Faison and Julia Atkins lead our team with hands-on involvement at every phase—from feasibility study and schematic design through permitting and construction documentation. Whether you are building a weekend retreat near Suncadia or a full-time residence in downtown Cle Elum, Refine Design Architecture is the architect partner your project deserves.
