DESIGN STUDIO
Obie Design is an architectural design studio specializing in creative, inspired and intelligent residential design. Whether it’s new construction or a renovation, our lifestyle-centered design approach results in homes that are customized to your family’s needs.
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Whether it’s new construction or a renovation, our lifestyle-centered design approach results in homes that are customized to your family’s needs.
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As founder, principal and lead designer, Doug Obie is personally involved in and oversees every Obie Design project. With more than 20 years in business, he’s adept at finding solutions to design challenges while developing timeless facades and floorplans for the way you live.
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1750 112th Ave NE Suite B-218Bellevue, WA 98004
FAQs
Can you tell me more about your company?
Obie Design is an
architectural design
studio specializing in creative, inspired and intelligent residential design. Whether it’s new construction or a renovation, our lifestyle-centered design approach results in homes that are customized to your family’s needs.
Do you work on permits and zoning issues? What is the process like?
From zoning and permitting requirements to the intricacies of custom home design and engineering, Obie Design understands the complexities of new home construction and renovations. We’ll work with you to develop a space layout that’s attractive and efficient and uniquely suited to your family’s needs and lifestyle.
Here is our design process:
Schematic Design
The schematic design is where dreams take shape. It begins to bring the project into focus, provides clarity to client and designer and forms the framework for design development.
Design development
Once the schematic design is approved, the design development phase begins.
At this point, collaboration is critical. The schematic design is filled in, fleshed out and fine-tuned to reflect your vision of home.
Construction documents
Design development complete, work on construction documents begins. These are the blueprints for the projects providing detailed specifics for construction. A set of construction documents is required in most cases to obtain a building permit
How do you start designing a project?
We’ll start by listening to you describe your needs and your desires. Our approach is to create a living space that is functional and beautiful while optimizing the building site’s best features. And our advanced, 3D computer modeling of projects during the design process lets you take a virtual tour of your new home or renovation before you even break ground. An integral part of the design process, it all starts with communication. In the initial interview, a project scope is determined, based on needs, dreams and budget. Critical issues that can affect the project are identified and addressed. These might be special permitting conditions, height restrictions or setback requirements. The site is reviewed and design principles and preferences discussed. And finally, a determination of the involvement of other consultants; such as an engineer, geotechnical engineer, surveyor, interior designer, etc., will be made.
What experience do you have as an architect?
Doug Obie founded his residential design
practice in 1997. Doug's work merges the building site or existing structure with the client's vision for their home. His roots are in residential construction, giving him an understanding of how design guides the building process. Working from his studio in Bellevue, Washington, Obie Design homes can be found in Bellevue, Medina, Clyde Hill, Redmond, Seattle, Vashon Island and San Juan Island. As founder, principal and lead designer, Doug Obie is personally involved in and oversees every Obie Design project. With more than 20 years in business, he’s adept at finding solutions to design challenges while developing timeless facades and floor plans for the way you live.
What do you specialize in as an architect?
Obie Design is an
architectural design studio specializing in creative, inspired and intelligent
residential design. Whether it’s new construction or a renovation, our lifestyle-centered design approach results in homes that are customized to your family’s needs.