Architect in Kenmore, WA — Piper Cole Architects

Kenmore occupies the northern tip of Lake Washington, where the Sammamish River enters the lake at Log Boom Park. The city offers waterfront properties along Lake Washington, established residential neighborhoods with mature landscaping, and access to the Burke-Gilman Trail — a setting that balances natural character with proximity to the Eastside employment corridor. Piper Cole Architects serves Kenmore homeowners and businesses with residential and commercial architecture services.

Kenmore Architecture Services

Custom Homes in Kenmore

Kenmore’s residential character ranges from modest neighborhoods near the SR-522 corridor to elevated properties with views toward Lake Washington and the Cascades. Custom home opportunities exist on larger lots in the north end of the city and on occasional infill sites in established neighborhoods. We design homes that take full advantage of Kenmore’s natural assets — lake views, mature tree canopy, and access to trails and open space.

Waterfront Home Design

Lake Washington frontage in Kenmore is less common than in Kirkland or Bellevue but highly valuable. Waterfront properties at the north end of the lake require shoreline permit review and careful design to maximize the lakefront setting while meeting regulatory requirements. We assess shoreline setbacks and permitting requirements during our feasibility phase on every lakefront project in Kenmore.

Home Additions and ADUs

Kenmore’s housing stock includes substantial mid-century construction and later development on generous lots. Additions that expand the primary home, detached garages converted to ADUs, and backyard cottages are all projects we commonly design in Kenmore. Washington State ADU law allows both attached and detached ADUs on Kenmore residential lots.

Commercial Architecture

Kenmore’s commercial development is focused along SR-522 and in the Kenmore Village area. We design commercial tenant improvements, retail spaces, and small commercial buildings appropriate to Kenmore’s neighborhood-commercial character.

Kenmore Permitting

Building permits in Kenmore are processed through the City of Kenmore’s Community Development Department. Kenmore contracts some permit review services to King County. Waterfront projects additionally require Shoreline Management Act review.

• Residential addition: 6–10 weeks
• New single-family home: 10–16 weeks
• ADU: 6–10 weeks

Our Architecture Services

• Residential Architecture — Custom homes, additions, and ADUs in Kenmore
• Renovation & Restoration — Home renovations in Kenmore neighborhoods
• Commercial Architecture — Kenmore Village and SR-522 corridor commercial projects
• Our Design Process — Feasibility through construction completion

Other Service Areas

We also serve: Kirkland, Bothell, Woodinville, Shoreline, Seattle, and Redmond.