Business Details
9 Years
experience
Design Your Dream Home with Expert Architects in Seattle
Founded in 2017, ArchiUS Design is a full-service, women-owned architecture and interior design firm dedicated to making residential design approachable and collaborative. Our team of registered architects and designers specializes in creating custom homes, additions, remodels, and interior spaces that reflect our clients' lifestyles and aspirations. With combined expertise in hospitality, mixed-use, residential, healthcare, and educational projects, we prioritize sustainable design principles and functional simplicity.We collaborate closely with engineers, contractors, and permit offices to ensure seamless project execution. Our commitment to client education, advocacy, and ethical transparency has earned us recognition as a trusted partner in the Greater Seattle area for both new construction and renovation projects.
Services
Custom Homes
Home Additions
Interior Remodels
DADU/ADU Design
Feasibility Studies
Permit Assistance
Construction Support
Details
- Year established: 2017
Highlights and features
- We offer 14+ years of combined experience in residential and commercial architecture
- Our collaborative process includes feasibility studies and contractor coordination
- We specialize in sustainable design with LEED-certified professionals
- Our team maintains active AIA and NCARB certifications
- We provide comprehensive services from concept to construction completion
Associations and certifications
- AIA
- NCARB
What people say
Experts in their field
High-quality work
Easy to work with
Creative solutions
Professional service
Services
Custom Homes
We create bespoke residential structures tailored to individual needs and lifestyles. Our process combines architectural innovation with practical functionality, ensuring homes reflect personal style while meeting zoning requirements. Clients benefit from comprehensive design development, 3D visualization, and seamless permitting coordination.
Home Additions
Our addition services help homeowners expand living areas while maintaining structural integrity. We specialize in creating cohesive designs that integrate with existing architecture, offering updated finishes and optimized layouts. The process includes feasibility analysis, material selection, and contractor collaboration for smooth implementation.
Interior Remodels
We transform existing interiors through modernization and functional optimization. Our team provides design recommendations, finish selections, and detailed specifications to enhance usability and aesthetics. Services include kitchen/bathroom upgrades, layout reconfigurations, and lighting design to create contemporary, efficient living spaces.
DADU/ADU Design
We design detached and attached accessory dwelling units that maximize property potential. Our comprehensive approach covers spatial planning, sustainable features, and code compliance. Services include site analysis, exterior design coordination, and interior layout optimization to create functional secondary living spaces.
Feasibility Studies
Our feasibility studies assess property potential through zoning analysis, code compliance checks, and structural evaluations. We identify opportunities and constraints early in the process, providing cost estimates and risk assessments to inform decision-making for both new construction and renovation projects.
People
Swati Hasbe
Founding Partner | Architect
AIA/NCARB-registered architect with 14+ years of experience in residential and commercial projects. Specializes in sustainable design and international project execution. Leads from concept to completion with technical expertise and client-focused solutions.
Uttara Chati Shrinivas
Founding Partner | Architect
Registered Washington architect with expertise in healthcare and educational projects. Focuses on holistic design solutions and client communication. Holds Master of Architecture from University of Washington and emphasizes functional space optimization.
Ela Puri
Project Architect
12-year experienced architect with international credentials. Specializes in ethical design practices and green building goals. Brings technical proficiency in residential and commercial projects with emphasis on technology integration and innovative problem-solving.
Melissa Baker
Interior Designer
7-year interior design veteran focused on client collaboration and aesthetic realization. Manages finish selections, mood boards, and lighting design. Balances family life with creating functional, beautiful living spaces that reflect client personalities.
Questions
What architectural services do you offer?
We provide full-service architecture including custom homes, additions, remodels, DADU/ADU design, feasibility studies, and construction support throughout the Greater Seattle area.
How does your design process work?
Our collaborative process includes feasibility analysis, 3D design development, permitting coordination, and construction oversight. We involve clients at every stage to ensure designs meet their specific needs and budget.
Do you handle permit applications?
Yes, we prepare and submit all required documentation to local jurisdictions, leveraging our Seattle-area permit department experience to expedite approvals and minimize delays.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Seattle and surrounding communities including Bellevue, Kirkland, Redmond, and Everett, with both local and international project experience.
How much do your services cost?
Project costs vary based on scope and complexity. We provide detailed estimates during feasibility studies and work with clients to optimize value while maintaining design integrity.
What makes you different from other firms?
As a women-owned firm with international experience, we combine technical expertise with personalized service, sustainable design principles, and a collaborative approach that empowers client decision-making.
Reviews (5)
Shailendra M.
Dec 12, 2021
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Swati, Uttara and team are professionals to the core. This was our first remodeling project and they helped us throughout the process - they took our high level ideas and came up with detailed plan. They were very receptive to our feedback and made adjustments to the design as needed. They also helped us with selecting materials for the project - flooring, bathroom tiles, cabinets, lighting etc. We quickly realized that remodeling during covid was challenging especially with supply chain delays. Archius team were able to provide ideas and tips on how to keep the project moving. Often times they
Deepti V.
Nov 17, 2021
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We worked with Archius designs for a large remodel in Redmond. They strike the perfect balance between listening to what we want and stepping in with advice when there was a better option. They were super patient as we worked through some revisions on bathroom design late in the timeline too. I would definitely contact them for any other design needs and recommend to anyone who needs an architect!
Gita R.
Oct 26, 2021
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Uttara and Swati designed for our kitchen and bathroom remodel and were very easy to work with through the end to end process. They are straightforward, open and honest professionals and very flexible in the way they approached us. They also operate with a growth mindset and take feedback well and incorporate on improving the way they work. They are on top of everything and that helped ease our nerves quite a bit, having gone through this the 1st time. They are very hands-on and helped with selections for everything. They communicated clearly in multiple ways with our contractor so nothing gets
Kapil Gupta
Aug 17, 2021
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Like many projects, our project had vague goals to start with. We felt that our basement media room was too small and that we needed a home office. ArchiUS Design took our vaguely defined goals and tried to understand what we really wanted. Turns out what we really wanted was a basement remodel to make it usable! We cannot emphasize how pleased we are with ArchiUS Design on our project! They were with us every step of the way. As the project evolved, our requirements changed. They remained very flexible and patient. They helped us coordinate with the contractor, his workers, the HVAC people, the
Susan O'Neil
Jun 02, 2021
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Uttara and Swati are a great team at Archus Design. We had very limited space, and a very awkward primary bath and closet in our new to us 50-year-old home we purchased last summer. They came up with a design that works really well and helped us to select the beautiful tiles and cabinets. They also recommended a great contractor and worked closely with him and his crew to be sure things were done as planned. We are very pleased with the end result.
