News Archive
March 29, 2013
The Bellevue Apartments by Grouparchitect and Goodman Real Estate are featured in today's Puget Sound Business Journal. http://www.bizjournals.com/seattle/news/2013/03/29/seattle-developer-pla...
March 28, 2013
Our rendering of the Fieldbrook Commons was featured in today's Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce, http://www.djc.com/news/co/12051346.html
February 15, 2013
Grouparchitect will again be one of the architecture firms hosting the American Institute of Architects (AIA) booth in the Seattle Home Show February 16th - 24th, 2013. Stop by the booth and we can discuss your project and the process of working with an architect. Scott LaBenz will be hosting the booth on Monday & Tuesday of the show. For show hours and information visit: www.seattlehomeshow.com
January 23, 2013
Grouparchitect will be participating in the PNA 2013 Home Design & Remodel Fair this Sunday January 27, 2013. http://www.phinneycenter.org/homefair
January 3, 2013
The Summit Apartments by Grouparchitect and Triad Capital Partners in the Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce: http://www.djc.com/news/re/12048677.html
November 26, 2012
The Bellevue apartments are highlighted in the Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce:
http://www.djc.com/news/re/12047486.html
November 21, 2012
The Bellevue apartments are featured in today's Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce: http://www.djc.com/news/re/12047405.html and in the Seattle Times: http://seattletimes.com/html/businesstechnology/2019735421_goodmanbellev...
August 28, 2012
The Bainbridge Island Residence, a custom prefabricated modular home, was featured in the Bainbridge Island Review.
Aug 20, 2012
Grouparchitect welcomes Alexandra Lara to the design group.
July 26, 2012
Grouparchitect welcomes Mike Kutsin, LEED AP to the design group.
June 29, 2012
We’re hiring at Grouparchitect for a project architect / designer. More information on the available position can be found at: http://www.grouparch.com/contact/join-us
June 13, 2012
The Delano Apartments has received an Outstanding Design Award in the City of Redmond's Excellence in Design Awards.
June 1, 2012
The Summit Apartments are featured in today’s Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce, http://www.djc.com/news/re/12041564
April 9, 2012
Scott will be co-hosting the AIA Seattle Home Design 101 Seminar on Tuesday May 8th. For further information and to reserve a space, please visit AIA Seattle's website at http://www.aiaseattle.org/node/6627 .
February 2, 2012
The Britannia Beach Residence is featured in the Feb 2, 2012 Method Homes Newsletter
February 1, 2012
Grouparchitect will again be one of the architecture firms hosting the American Institute of Architects (AIA) booth in the Seattle Home Show February 18th - 26th, 2012. Stop by the booth and we can discuss your project and the process of working with an architect. Scott LaBenz will be hosting the booth on Wednesday & Thursday of the show. For show hours and information visit: www.seattlehomeshow.com
December 14, 2011
The Europa is highlighted in today’s DJC http://www.djc.com/news/co/12036105.html
December 12, 2011
The Option Series is included in the current issue of Dwell devoted to prefab
December 7, 2011
Trans-NET’s new Issaquah headquarters are featured in today’s Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce http://www.djc.com/news/co/12035852.html
November 25, 2011
The Capitol Hill Apartments are featured in today's DJC http://www.djc.com/news/co/12035477.html
November 25, 2011
The Leilani Apartments appear in today's Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce http://www.djc.com/news/co/12035475
November 18, 2011
The Capitol Hill Apartments are featured in today's DJC http://www.djc.com/news/co/12035322.html
November 17, 2011
The Leilani Apartments are featured in today's Phinneywood.com http://www.phinneywood.com/2011/11/17/design-review-meeting-on-proposed-...
November 9, 2011
The Leilani Apartments are featured in today's DJC http://www.djc.com/news/re/12035054.html
October 11, 2011
Method Homes & Grouparchitect introduce The Option Series, a line of new pre-fab home designs offering greater flexibility and efficiency for urban and suburban areas.
October 5, 2011
Grouparchitect's Sibling House work will be featured as a part of THE 1%: Design for the Public Good Exhibit, ADX Portland. 20-23 Oct 2011.
August 1, 2011
Grouparchitect's Brian Palidar AIA will be joined by John Peterson, the founder of Public Architecture and The 1%, at the first 1% Design Advocacy Step Up | Give Back event on August 4, 2011, hosted by Miller Hull and CAST Architecture and sponsored by Teknion.
June 10, 2011
The Leilani Apartments are scheduled for a Design Review Board Meeting on June 13, 2011. For more information on the meeting and location, visit the cify of Seattle's DPD web site at: www.seattle.gov/dpd/Planning/Design_Review_Program/Project_Reviews/Upcom...
May 12, 2011
Two of our current projects with Method Homes (the Britannia Beach Residence and the Option Series of Prefab Homes) are featured in the May 12, 2011 Method Homes Newsletter http://www.methodhomes.net/broadcast/newsletter.html
May 10, 2011
Grouparchitect welcomes Chad Willis, LEED AP to the design group.
April 27, 2011
Grouparchitect welcomes Emily Hennigs to the design group.
April 8, 2011
We’re hiring at Grouparchitect for a project architect / designer. More information on the available position can be found at: http://www.grouparch.com/contact/join-us
March 21, 2011
Grouparchitect is featured in the spring issue of The Eastlake News 'Most Popular Place in Town' section.
February 13, 2011
The Ballard Remodel, has been selected to be featured on the 2011 Tour of Architects scheduled for March 19-20, 2011. www.TourofArchitects.com
February 1, 2011
Grouparchitect will again be one of the architecture firms hosting the American Institute of Architects (AIA) booth in the Seattle Home Show February 19th - 27th, 2011. Stop by the booth and we can discuss your project and the process of working with an architect. Scott LaBenz & Brian Palidar will be hosting the booth on Mon Feb 21st of the show. For show hours and information visit: www.seattlehomeshow.com
November 3, 2010
The Park Place has received Built Green 1-Star Certification. www.builtgreen.net/news/news_nov10.html
June 10, 2010
The BantamBox Cottage was recently featured as part of the Backyard Cottage Design Challenge 2010. http://methodhomes.net/backyard-cottage-design-challenge.html
February 13, 2010
We’ve received a number of inquiries over the last year or so about some of our work so we thought we’d highlight them. Prior to being forced into bankruptcy earlier last year, Michael R. Mastro and Mastro Properties was one of the most prolific real estate developers in Puget Sound. Grouparchitect designed a number of projects for Mastro Properties including the Park Place and Sound View projects among others. Click here for a detailed list of these projects.
January 18, 2010
Grouparchitect will again be one of the architecture firms hosting the American Institute of Architects (AIA) booth in the Seattle Home Show February 20th - 28th, 2010. Stop by the booth and we can discuss your project and the process of working with an architect. Scott LaBenz & Brian Palidar will be hosting the booth on Sunday Feb 21st of the show. For show hours and information visit: www.seattlehomeshow.com
January 4, 2010
The Europa is scheduled for a Design Review Board Meeting on January 20, 2010. For more information on the meeting and location, visit the cify of Seattle's DPD web site at: www.seattle.gov/dpd/Planning/Design_Review_Program/Project_Reviews/Upcom...
December 24, 2009
We are happy to announce the launch of our blog! The newest feature of our website that will allow us to share what's new at grouparchitect. We will be highlighting new content added to our website, providing project updates and offering some insights into working with grouparchitect.
November 20, 2009
The Europa is featured in the November 20th issue of the Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce http://www.djc.com/news/co/12012299.html
October 1, 2009
Scott LaBenz will be co-hosting an AIA Seattle Saturday Seminar titled 'How to Select & Work with an Architect' on Saturday October 17th. For further information and to reserve a space, please visit AIA Seattle's website at http://www.aiaseattle.org/saturday-seminar .
September 3, 2009
Grouparchitect celebrates the completion and opening of Turnpike Pizza.
September 1, 2009
A kitchen remodel by Grouparchitect's Gavin Erickson is featured in the Fall issue of Westsound Home & Garden.
July 21, 2009
The Europa is highlighted on the July 21st issue of the Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce http://www.djc.com/news/re/12008270.html
May 8, 2009
The Ballard Remodel is featured on the May 8th page of Scale House Design http://scalehousedesign.com
April 18, 2009
Grouparchitect announces a unique support partnership with Siblinghouse Foundation, a non-profit organization working to keep siblings together while in foster care. Learn more at www.siblinghouse.org
April 13, 2009
Grouparchitect becomes a participating firm in The 1%, a non-profit organization dedicated to matching charitable groups and needs with probono services from design firms in support of their mission. Learn more at www.theonepercent.org
March 26, 2009
Scott LaBenz’s continued volunteer service as co chair of AIA Seattle’s Custom Residential Architects Network (CRAN) is featured in the winter issue of AIA Seattle’s Forum Magazine. http://www.aiaseattle.org/forum
March 17, 2009
Paul Merkling becomes a Certified Sustainable Building Advisor (CSBA).
January 31, 2009
Grouparchitect will be featured at the American Institute of Architects (AIA) booth in the Seattle Home Show February 14th - 22th, 2009. Stop by the booth and we can discuss your project. Scott LaBenz & Brian Palidar will be hosting the booth on Tuesday of the show. www.seattlehomeshow.com
January 30, 2009
Grouparchitect debuts new website with many thanks to The GSD Group.
November 18, 2008
Grouparchitect enrolls the Park Place Apartments and Sound View Apartments projects in the Built Green Certification Program.
November 15, 2008
Grouparchitect celebrates the completion of the Bellevue Remodel project.
November 2, 2008
Grouparchitect celebrates the completion of the Ballard Remodel project.
October 17, 2008
Scott LaBenz AIA becomes a LEED Accredited Professional.
October 1, 2008
Grouparchitect is now a member of Built Green. http://www.builtgreen.net/news/news_oct08.html
September 10, 2008
Grouparchitect celebrates the completion of Northshore Townhomes.
September 1, 2008
Grouparchitect is now a member of USGBC, http://www.usgbc.org/
July 28, 2008
Grouparchitect welcomes Laura Sewall to the design group.
July 26, 2008
Scott LaBenz AIA joins Grouparchitect as new principal.
June 13, 2008
Sunrise Manor Townhomes is featured on the June 13th issue of the Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce http://www.djc.com/news/co/11201656.html
June 7, 2008
Brian Palidar AIA becomes a Certified Sustainable Building Advisor (CSBA).
April 28, 2008
Grouparchitect welcomes Jeff Whitney LEED AP to the design group.
April 28, 2008
Harbor Vista Tower is featured on the April 28th issue of the Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce http://www.djc.com/news/re/11200154.html
December 16, 2007
Grouparchitect's Ballard Remodel project breaks ground.
September 17, 2007
Grouparchitect welcomes Gavin Erickson to the design group.
June 21, 2007
Leilani Square is featured on the June 21st issue of the Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce http://www.djc.com/news/co/11190499.html
April 30, 2007
Grouparchitect welcomes Steve Gawronski to the design group.
March 30, 2007
Station 920 is featured on the March 30th issue of the Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce http://www.djc.com/news/re/11187959.html
January 7, 2007
Grouparchitect's Northshore Townhomes project breaks ground.
June 1, 2006
Grouparchitect welcomes Sarah Leingang to the design group.
October 26, 2005
The Sound View Apartments is featured on the October 26th issue of the Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce http://www.djc.com/news/co/11172909.html
September 10, 2005
Grouparchitect celebrates the completion of the Mercer Island Remodel project.
April 1, 2004
Grouparchitect welcomes Paul Merkling to the design group.
September 10, 2003
Grouparchitect welcomes consultant Scott LaBenz to the design group.