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ADAMS
ARCHITECTURE
A Seattle based architecture firm that specializes in residential and commercial design
PRESS
2023
Personal Narrative Luxe Interiors + Design PNW March/ April Issue. “It was really about reworking what was there to make it function better,” says Anne, who tapped project designer Fisnik Zherka from her office to assist. The expanded scope of work included an update to the primary suite and splurging on some interior details, like the de Gournay wallpaper Jennifer had long admired, and custom closets for the fashion-loving couple. ARTICLE
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2021
Seattle Magazine. AIA Seattle Home of Distinction Award. “We always try to create what we call a modern vernacular, a contemporary interpretation of traditional, familiar architectural forms. We like to use rich, living materials that have a quality of both patina and age over time in an attractive way — woods and metals that might not have a finish on them,” says John Adams. ARTICLE
2020
Confusion Yields To Sophistication In A Seattle Remodel Luxe Interiors + Design PNW October Issue. Inside, reports Grove, “The overall vibe was heavy and had no architectural conviction. We wanted to make things light, bright and contemporary.” To that end, the entry, dining room, bar and family room gained more windows, and larger steel-framed models with low-profile frames and mullions replaced most of the existing glazing. ARTICLE Gold List Honoree.
2017
Building or Refreshing Your Dental Practice: A Guide to Dental Office Design.
Dental practice design experts guide dentists on financing, creating a project team, legal issues, green dental office design and more. Article
2016
Perfected Past in Seattle Luxe Interiors + Design PNW July/ August Issue. We really wanted to respect the history of the house,” says architect Anne Adams of the Seattle home she renovated for a young family. Originally built in 1921—and designed by architect Harlan Thomas, who also conceived Hotel Sorrento— the classically proportioned home had “a wonderfully symmetrical façade and stately quality,” says Adams. “The couple wanted to maintain the house’s traditional character while incorporating unexpected contemporary elements.” ARTICLE
2015
Elizabeth Gregory Home Business Service Award. ARTICLE
2014
New Architectural Firm, Adams Architecture Opens for Business in Seattle, WA. ARTICLE
2013
The ADA Practical Guide to Dental Office Design. The ADA Practical Guide to Dental Office Design offers advice from professionals from the top of the dental design field. From architecture and interior design to ergonomics and environmental best practices, Dental Office Design leaves no topic unexplored. Article
2008
Fresh Air: an architect couple's very cool kitchen re-do. Seattle Magazine September Issue. Making the Adams' remodeling
short list was creating a roomier kitchen/dining area and an outdoor living room where they could entertain nearly year-round. As the existing layout featured a large deck off the kitchen, i t was simply a matter of replacing a section of the house's brick backside with an ingenious folding glass
wall and window system, which can open up the house partlyor entirely to the elements.
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