THE STUDIO

ABOUT US

For over two decades, we have created meaningful, sensory-rich environments for individuals, corporate clients, retailers, developers, and culturally connected communities.

Founded by Shannon Gaffney, Kyle Gaffney and Brian Collins-Friedrichs in 1999, our boutique Seattle-based design firm — with a staff of 40 — works on diverse projects across the globe that cross-pollinate and influence each other.

Through the buildings and spaces we craft, we strive to leave a positive mark on the world with humility, passion and optimism. Every new challenge has a history that influences the aesthetic and logic of our design solutions based both on creative and informed decisions.

We consider architecture as art and use our discipline as a medium for discovery. We push ourselves to investigate explore and implement innovative ideas with the objective of having a meaningful and long lasting impact.

With a 360-degree approach — including architecture, interiors, lighting design, graphic communications, and brand integration — we focus on creating immersive experiences that engage all the senses.

RANGE OF SERVICES

Full Service Architecture & Interior Design

Masterplanning

Pre-Design & Programming

Feasibility Studies

Code & Zoning Analysis

Visioning & Discovery Sessions

Workplace Cultural Assessments

Decision ‘Cost vs. Benefit’ Analysis

Life Cycle Cost Analysis

Benchmarking & Industry Metrics

Furniture Selection & Procurement

Construction Administration

Post-Occupancy Surveys


PRINCIPALS

Shannon Gaffney

FOUNDING PARTNER

Kyle Gaffney

FOUNDING PARTNER

Steve Olson

PARTNER

ASSOCIATE PRINCIPALS

Adelina Starace

Clint Zehner

Deb Wolf

Kat Harding

Louie Caldwell

ASSOCIATE PRINCIPAL DIRECTORS

DIRECTOR OF SUSTAINABILITY & SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

DIRECTOR OF TECHNICAL SYSTEMS

Craig Knebel

Erika Biggs

DIRECTOR OF TECHNICAL SYSTEMS

Russell Blazier

TEAM

Blair Kodman

Chelsea Molnar

Daniel Vella

Eva Lynch

STUDIO MANAGER

Jacky Talavera Cruz

Joe Dapper

Ryan Hitt

Sam Shiminski

Shoshanna Sidell

Stephen Kim

Heather Hargesheimer

DIRECTOR OF MARKETING & PHOTOGRAPHY

Garrett Kenny

Hannah Rankin

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

Justin Sauvageau

Meg Taylor

RESOURCE MANAGER

Michelle Graham

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS & MARKETING

Randy Berg

CONTROLLER

Tatjana Milovic

Teresa Kenney

Yvignette Tang

Tien Nguyen