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Encompass Snoqualmie Wins 2023 American Architecture Award

An award given to "the best new buildings designed and constructed by American architects in the U.S. and abroad and by international architects for buildings designed and built in the United States." 

Tucked away in a fir and cedar forest at the foot of Mt. Teneriffe, the North Bend home is carefully located to retain as many trees as possible, while celebrating the old growth tree stumps and boulders on the site.

"The nation’s highest public awards given by a non‑commercial, non‑trade affiliated, public arts, culture and educational institution."

Inspired by the retreat cabins in Yosemite, The Retreat will be a family heirloom for generations.

"There is an inherent process here that is replicable – a roadmap is established by this project that embodies very high design principles and a site‑specific look at the existing building." ‑ Katherine Darnstadt, juror

Create a vibrant and active community learning and gathering place within the historic Georgetown Steam Plant

Signal was invited by ArchitectureMPS (Architecture, Media, Politics, and Society) to submit a presentation about our design process, where we use the Power of Place as a design tool at the heart of our human‑centered, site specific design approach.