Architect in Redmond, WA — Piper Cole Architects

Redmond is home to Microsoft, Nintendo of America, and a thriving technology ecosystem that has made it one of the most economically active cities on the Eastside. With strong employment and above-average incomes, Redmond homeowners invest significantly in their properties — and demand design quality that matches their expectations. Piper Cole Architects serves Redmond with residential architecture, renovation, and commercial design services backed by 25 years of Eastside practice.

Redmond Architecture Services

Custom Homes in Redmond

Redmond residential development ranges from infill custom homes near the Redmond Town Center to new construction on larger lots in the Bear Creek and Novelty Hill areas. We design custom homes that respond to their specific sites — maximizing natural light on Redmond’s often heavily wooded lots, capturing views toward the Sammamish Valley or Cascade foothills, and creating homes that feel like natural expressions of their settings.

Whole-Home Renovations

Redmond’s established neighborhoods have significant stock of 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s homes that benefit from renovation — opening floor plans, expanding kitchens, updating primary suites, and refreshing exteriors that have dated. The economics of renovation in Redmond are compelling: transaction costs of $80,000 to $150,000 on a $1.2M home make staying and improving look very attractive compared to moving.

ADU and DADU Design

Redmond follows statewide ADU permitting rules — DADUs up to 1,000 sq ft are allowed on most residential lots, with no owner-occupancy requirement. Redmond ADUs near the tech employment corridor generate excellent rental demand from software engineers and other high-income renters who value location over size. A well-designed 600 sq ft DADU in Redmond can command $2,000 to $2,500/month in rent.

Home Additions in Redmond

Adding a primary suite, expanding a kitchen, converting a garage, or building a second story are among the most common project types we handle in Redmond. We design additions that integrate architecturally with existing homes — matching rooflines, window proportions, and exterior materials — to create additions that look original, not appended.

Commercial and Office Design

Redmond’s commercial market is driven by tech campus tenancy requirements and supporting retail and services. Tenant improvements in Redmond office parks, medical suites near Overlake Medical Center, and restaurant and retail projects in the Redmond Town Center are all project types we actively serve.

Working with Wooded Redmond Lots

Many Redmond residential lots feature mature Douglas fir, western red cedar, and big-leaf maple trees that are protected under the City’s tree retention code. We design around significant trees — using post-and-beam construction to span root zones, locating buildings to minimize tree removal, and incorporating landscape design that enhances tree health during and after construction. This approach protects one of Redmond’s most valued assets while enabling excellent architecture.

Redmond Permitting

Redmond permits are processed through the City of Redmond Development Services, submitted via MyBuildingPermit.com:

• Residential addition: 4 to 8 weeks
• New single-family home: 8 to 12 weeks
• ADU: 6 to 10 weeks
• Commercial TI: 6 to 12 weeks

Our Architecture Services

• Residential Architecture — Custom homes, ADUs, and additions in Redmond
• Renovation & Restoration — Whole-home renovations in Redmond neighborhoods
• Commercial Architecture — Office and commercial design near the Microsoft campus
• Interior Architecture — Interior design and space planning
• Our Design Process — How we guide your Redmond project

Other Service Areas

We also serve: Kirkland, Seattle, Bellevue, Mercer Island, Issaquah, Sammamish, Bothell, and Woodinville.