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An Eco-Doghouse Made from Recycled Building Materials

An Eco-Doghouse Made from Recycled Building Materials

This Eco-Doghouse, designed by Matthew Coates of Coates Design Architects, was built of 100% overage from construction projects, utilizing materials that may have otherwise gone to landfills. And, since this doghouse was built with sustainability in mind, it is arguably one of the healthiest indoor living environments built for a dog.

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Matthew Coates featured speaker at Bellevue Homes and Lifestyles Show

Matthew Coates featured speaker at Bellevue Homes and Lifestyles Show

The Bellevue Homes and Lifestyles Show is taking place at Meydenbauer Center this weekend, January 21 – 23.  Matthew Coates, Coates Design Architects, is featured speaker on Friday, January 21 at 5:00 pm, and again on Saturday, January 22 at noon.  The title of Mr. Coates’ talk is Leading the Way Toward a Sustainable Future.

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Coates Design Architects Earns Honorable Mention at FSC Awards

Coates Design Architects Earns Honorable Mention at FSC Awards

During Greenbuild, the FSC-US announced Coates Design Architects as Honorable Mention in its annual competition celebrating the use of FSC-certified wood in building projects.

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AIA Home of the Month Tour

AIA Home of the Month Tour

Coates Design Architects was pleased to welcome over 200 people to the AIA Home of the Month Tour on Sunday, November 21.  The first snow of the season arrived on the day of the tour, but the weather did not deter the enthusiastic crowd of architecture fans.

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Japan – A successful trip

Japan – A successful trip

Matthew Coates recently returned from a visit to Japan, where he lectured to industry leaders about sustainable design and green building. Coming soon, a new branch office in Tokyo.

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Ed Begley, Jr. & Matthew Coates are Leading the Way Toward a Sustainable Future

Leading the Way presents an evening with Actor and Environmentalist, Ed Begley, Jr. and Seattle Architect, Matthew Coates. The two will discuss architecture and sustainability.

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New Edge | New Blood

New Edge | New Blood

Coates Design Architects Selected to Participate in “New Edge, New Blood” Exhibit. Coates Design Architects, with offices in Bainbridge Island & Seattle, WA has been selected to participate in the Seattle AIA’s exhibit, “New Edge, New Blood” – featuring firms shaping the future of architecture in our region.

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Perilstein Residence

Perilstein Residence

Perilstein Residence, Bainbridge Island, WA. Construction completed in April, 2009. Landscaping completed July, 2010. Located on the west side of Bainbridge Island, the Perilstein Residence is situated on a medium-bank waterfront parcel, overlooking the Olympic Mountains.  The house has been designed to maximize views from every room, with Clerestory windows adding abundant light.  Special materials include steel, concrete floors, […]

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The Roof at the Kids Discovery Museum is Growing on Us!

The new Kids Discovery Museum on Bainbridge Island has been designed to include a Living Roof. A living roof will naturally insulate a building, providing a natural barrier to heat gain or loss.

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First Friday Art Walk: Encore Viewing of Bainbridge Art Museum Design Concepts

First Friday Art Walk: Encore Viewing of Bainbridge Island Museum of Art Design Concepts

Thanks to all who attended the Bainbridge Island Museum of Art Open House on Monday, April 26th. If you missed the event or want to bring your friends, you still have a chance to view – and comment – on Design Concept Sketches for the new Art Museum!

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Kid’s Discovery Museum opens June 5th!

Kid’s Discovery Museum opens June 5th!

The Kid’s Discovery Museum, aka “KidiMu” is complete and will be open to the public on June 5th! This project, and all of Island Gateway, is designed by Coates Design Architects.

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LEED Platinum certified home by Bainbridge Island Architects, Coates Design

How much does it cost? FREE Sustainability!

How much does it cost to build a sustainable home? This is a question that we get all the time. The answer is of course, “it depends”.

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3D Concept Sketches on Display at Island Gateway Discovery Center

3D Concept Sketches on Display at Island Gateway Discovery Center

Did you miss the Bainbridge Art Museum Open House? You still have a chance to view – and comment – on Design Concept Sketches for the new Art Museum!

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Bainbridge Art Museum Open House

Bainbridge Art Museum Open House

The Bainbridge Art Museum Open House was a huge success! Matthew Coates and team presented 3D concept sketches of the proposed Bainbridge Art Museum structure on April 26 at Bainbridge Performing Arts. 

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