Our Team.
Suzanne Zahr is the owner and creator of an Architect-led, Design-Build practice on Mercer Island. Her firm takes a symbiotic approach to designing and building creative environments. Suzanne empowers her team to bring creativity and ingenuity to life in close collaboration with residential, corporate, and retail clientele.
Job Openings - Join our Team!
Architectural Designer
FAVORITE ARCHITECTURAL MOMENT:
Walking around the Naghsh-e Jahan square in the city of Isfahan in Iran, one of my favorite architectural moments. It is surrounded by historical buildings which are great samples of traditional Persian architecture that have inspired me as an architect.”
THEME MUSIC:
Jana by Ehaam
Design | Build Job Captain
FAVORITE ARCHITECTURAL MOMENT:
Seacliffs on the South-end of Møn Island, Denmark. So inspiring to be immersed in such natural landscapes. Left me aspiring to emulate Mother Nature.
THEME MUSIC:
There She Goes by The La’s
Construction PM
FAVORITE ARCHITECTURAL MOMENT:
The Acropolis of Athens.
THEME MUSIC:
So This is Christmas by Celine Dion
Superintendent
FAVORITE ARCHITECTURAL MOMENT: The Colosseum in Rome, Italy
THEME MUSIC: Amazing Grace
Architectural Intern
FAVORITE ARCHITECTURAL MOMENT:
La chapelle du Domaine de Vic. I’ve always had a fascination with French gothic cathedrals, but this one in particular - abandoned, deteriorated and overgrown with vines - is beautiful in such an ethereal and evocative way. Something about architecture being reclaimed by nature throughout history always makes me emotional.
THEME MUSIC: Forget Me Nots - Patrice Rushen
Accounting Manager
FAVORITE ARCHITECTURAL MOMENT:
Exploring Mercer Island at night and finding the highest neighborhood in the town center, looking out at the lights and views, beautiful!
THEME MUSIC:
Brown Eyed Girl by Van Morrison
Chairdog of the Board EMERITUS
FAVORITE ARCHITECTURAL MOMENT:
Nothing more breathtaking than walking the Enchanted Forest in Pioneer Park with my humans. So much to sniff, so many nooks and crevices to explore, and on my lucky days I find remnants of gnome villages.
THEME MUSIC:
Martha My Dear by The Beatles
We want to earn your trust and become your lifelong partners in everything design & construction-related. From our first meeting, into the exciting design process and through construction and beyond, we will prove our empathy for your needs, ability to listen and attention-to-detail in all aspects of our interaction. Our four commitments to you are the following:
Honesty
We will always be honest with you. Whether it is about the schedule, pricing, or the things that may not go as planned - we promise to be transparent, so you can make well-informed decisions.
Creativity
Our multi-disciplinary team offers the unique ability to see your project from many angles. We will help you find the right balance of vision, design, and budget.
Professionalism
Every member of our project team is a courteous and experienced professional. We love what we do and appreciate the opportunity to share our passion for building creative environments with you.
Innovation
We are leaders in the Design | Build industry, striving for design excellence, streamlined process and an end-result that will exceed your expectations.
Founder & Principal Architect / GC
FAVORITE ARCHITECTURAL MOMENT:
While traveling on an academic fellowship in Sub-Sahara Africa, I visited a Fulani village in the arid Northern region of Senagal & a Diola village made of 'impluvium' homes in the Casamance rain forest. Their adaptations of 'architecture without architects' were pristine, effective & as beautiful as their inhabitants.
THEME MUSIC: Blue Train by John Coltrane