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