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Architect in Tacoma, WA
Piper Cole Architects provides residential and commercial architecture services in Tacoma, WA and the South Puget Sound region. With an architect practicing since 1996, we bring proven design expertise and deep knowledge of Washington State building codes to every Tacoma project.
The first feasibility check is free and usually takes about a day.
Free feasibility check
Send the address and what you have in mind. David replies within one business day with what the site and the code are likely to allow.
- 1996Licensed architect since 1996
- 1992AIA member since 1992
- 20 to 30Projects designed each year
- 3Masonry Excellence Awards
- AIAAIA · NCARB · Washington licensed
Architecture Services in Tacoma
Custom Home Design
New construction on view lots, hillside sites, and urban infill parcels
Home Additions
Second stories, primary suite additions, kitchen expansions
ADU Design
Attached and detached accessory dwelling units under Pierce County and City of Tacoma codes
Renovation and Restoration
Historic Craftsman renovation, mid-century modernization, commercial tenant improvement
Commercial Architecture
Office, retail, mixed-use, and light industrial in the Port of Tacoma corridor
Building in Tacoma: What You Need to Know
Tacoma projects may fall under City of Tacoma or unincorporated Pierce County jurisdiction depending on location. Tacoma has strong historic district protections in neighborhoods like Stadium District, North End, and Old Town, renovations in these areas require additional design review. The South Sound construction market remains competitive in 2026, with strong demand for ADUs driven by affordability pressure and aging-in-place trends.
Free Feasibility Check for Tacoma Projects
We serve Tacoma from our Kirkland, WA office and are available for site visits throughout Pierce County. Contact us for a free feasibility check.
Call: 425-753-6452 | Email: pipercolearchitects@gmail.com
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Based in Kirkland. Each city page covers local permits, zoning, shoreline rules and costs.
Studio, KirklandEastsideSeattle and the NorthSouth King and Pierce
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free feasibility check, no obligation. Licensed architect serving Kirkland and the greater Seattle metro area.
Free feasibility check
Send the address and what you have in mind. David replies within one business day with what the site and the code are likely to allow.