Refine Design Architecture is a licensed residential architecture firm serving Seattle and communities across Washington State. Led by Principal Architects Stone Faison and Julia Atkins, our studio specializes in custom home design, home additions, renovations, and remodels—delivering thoughtful, site-specific architecture that responds to the Pacific Northwest landscape and the rhythms of everyday life.
Seattle is one of the most architecturally dynamic cities in the country. Its varied neighborhoods—from the dense urban fabric of Capitol Hill and Queen Anne to the waterfront character of Magnolia and West Seattle—each present their own design opportunities and regulatory considerations. Add to that the region's celebrated evergreen scenery, dramatic water views, and moody natural light, and you have all the ingredients for architecture that is genuinely extraordinary. Our team knows how to work with these conditions rather than against them, designing homes that feel rooted in their surroundings while meeting the practical demands of Seattle permitting and construction.
Our process is built around close collaboration. We begin by listening—learning how you live, what you value, and what you hope your home will feel like—then translate those insights into design options that are explored in floor plan form and brought to life through 3D rendering. We handle permitting coordination with SDCI, produce construction-ready drawings, and stay engaged through the build to keep the project on course. Whether you are starting from scratch on a new custom home or reimagining an existing Seattle property, Refine Design Architecture is your trusted partner from first conversation to final walkthrough.
