When Magnolia homeowners search for residential architects near them, they're looking for more than a drafting service—they're looking for a true design partner who understands this neighborhood's character and can help them make the most of what it offers. At Refine Design Architecture, that's exactly what we provide. Magnolia is one of Seattle's most distinctive neighborhoods: a wooded peninsula surrounded by water on three sides, where bluff-top lots command sweeping views of Puget Sound, the Olympic Mountains, and Elliott Bay, while tree-lined streets closer to the village create an entirely different, more sheltered feel. Every site is different, and every home we design responds to its specific place within Magnolia's varied landscape.
As licensed Washington residential architects, Stone Faison and Julia Atkins lead a collaborative team that brings deep expertise in custom home design, home additions, renovations, energy-efficient design, interior design, and 3D visualization. We guide Magnolia clients through the full arc of a project—from early feasibility and concept design through Seattle's permitting process and into construction. Our work is grounded in close collaboration: we listen carefully, ask the right questions, and develop designs that reflect how you actually want to live. Whether you're starting from a vacant lot, expanding an existing home, or transforming an older Magnolia property into something modern and efficient, Refine Design Architecture brings the skill, attention, and passion your project deserves. Let's build something worth coming home to.
