Refine Design Architecture is a licensed WA Architect firm serving homeowners across Washington State, including the mountain communities of Cle Elum and the greater Kittitas County region. Founded by Principal Architects Stone Faison and Julia Atkins, our studio brings a collaborative, detail-driven approach to custom residential design—crafting homes that are rooted in their place, responsive to their owners, and built to last through generations of Pacific Northwest seasons.
Cle Elum is a place of genuine character: a historic coal-mining town reborn as a four-season destination, flanked by pine forests, alpine lakes, and the crest of the Cascades. Homes here need to work hard—insulating against cold winters, capturing summer light, managing site drainage, and standing up to wind and snow loads that flatlanders rarely consider. As your WA Architect, we bring all of that awareness to the drawing board, ensuring that your home is not only beautiful but technically sound and locally appropriate.
Our process is built around listening. We begin every Cle Elum project by understanding your story—how you live, what draws you to this landscape, and what you want your home to do for you day after day. From feasibility studies and custom floor plan design to energy-efficient detailing, permit coordination, and full construction documentation, Refine Design Architecture offers a comprehensive suite of architectural services tailored to the unique demands of mountain residential work. Whether you are building a year-round residence, a weekend retreat, or adding on to an existing home, we are your starting point and your steady guide from first idea through final walkthrough.
