eric gedney | ARCHITECT

Not a second in our consultation session with Eric was wasted. Eric is sharp, experienced, and easygoing. He recognized a lot of structural details at a glance. One minute, I was talking about some of my interests unintentionally, and within the next five minutes, he had a new design idea incorporating that. We love our new house but hadn’t stopped worrying because the floorplan doesn’t work for us. However, Eric was able to generate brilliant ideas to “tame” the house to our own so quickly that it finally put our minds at ease. Now, I know that meeting with the right architect is not only illuminating but can also be pleasant.

First off, I will say that Eric absolutely knocked it out of the park for our remodel. We have a home in West Seattle and when we had a 2nd kiddo on the way, we decided to convert our attic into livable space. We had an original plan in mind when we came to him - he had so many fantastic ideas and suggestions we would have never considered. We ended up more than doubling the space we would have had originally, and it barely impacted our budget - the whole space ties in so well with our existing home that people can't ever tell it was even added. He walked us through the entire process, answered all of our questions, and even after his part was complete he continued to support and provide advice. I cannot recommend him enough.

We hired Eric to help us with the first step in our home remodel project which was to find out if our ideas were realistic for our budget. Eric provided us with some new suggestions and advice on how to "better spend" our money. We are definitely going to follow his advice.

We sought out Eric for design ideas for our master bedroom suite, master bath, and guest bath - all of which are quite ready for a refresh. He visited us for a consult, and we were immediately impressed with the imagination and experience he brought to the conversation, and how easy it was as non-experts (certainly speaking for myself) to collaborate with him on the possibilities. The consult helped us rule some things out and opened up entirely new directions we hadn't considered. He was quick to turnaround a formal rendering of his suggestions, and even though we've slow-rolled that project in favor of others at the moment, his guidance continues to shape our planning. We absolutely recommend reaching out to Eric for your next project. He's a joy to work with.

We have been very fortunate to work with Eric. He rescued our project after we'd engaged another architect that was very expensive, flashy and difficult to communicate with. When we ended up parting ways, we were unsure of what to do next. Eric graciously accepted our meeting request and we were so happy he did. He really takes the time to listen to you, helping you build your best home. He's not only a great listener, but also a great communicator (which is so important on a big project like ours). He helped us completely reimagine our project and took the time to ensure every little detail was perfect. So far, we've completed 75% of the phases we contracted him for and we are headed into permitting. We love and appreciate having Eric on our side and cannot wait to see his drawings come to life. With Eric, you will get exactly what he advertises with no surprises. I cannot stress enough how Eric is the architect you've been looking for!

Eric provided us with an initial consult to generate some ideas for our impending remodel. We were thrilled with what he provided us. He has an uncanny ability to walk into a room and provide a vision that takes into account flow and makes sense. Possibilities opened up for us that we would not have considered if not for Eric's insight. One can almost see the wheels turning in his mind as he considers how to best utilize a space. Highly recommend.

We have been working with Eric for the past year on the design and management of the construction of our new home. We are through the primary design phase and waiting on permitting due to the current economic conditions. He has been responsive to our dreams and ideas, and patient with the multiple changes we have made as the project has transformed. He is professional and able to take our concepts and come up with even better solutions than we initially conceptualized. We are looking forward to the next stages of our project and the outcome based on the excellent partnership with have built with Eric.

Eric has been outstanding to work with throughout our design and remodel project. Eric listens and works with our goals and values to create something practical and beautiful! He's easy to work with and has a ton of money saving and project enhancing tips. We tried working with other architects, but they seemed more interested in creating something to please themselves rather than to meet our needs. We both, hands down, would be thrilled to work with Eric again!

As new home owners we were unsure how to go about the process of renovating and remodeling our home, but after consulting with Eric through his quickstart package we feel much more confident about the steps and costs ahead. Eric does a great job explaining the nuances of home renovation and even gave us a detailed breakdown of costs by type of renovation (and subsequent resale value!). His candor and knowledge really put us at ease and I cannot recommend his services enough. Thank you Eric!

Eric is great to work with. He is patient, explains his designs and the process clearly, and he is flexible - he'll work with you within your budget and your schedule.

We had Eric do a quick schematic drawing for our additional and a laundry room remodel 2D plan sketch. He completed it on time and provided great feedback during our consultation. He's professional and helpful!

We have a 1904 home which needed updating but keeping the architectural integrity was paramount. We started with Eric's Quick Start Package which helped us greatly. Then we moved on to refining the plan which is a complex process when remodeling old homes. The result is exactly what we envisioned. We highly recommend Eric.

We have been working closely with Eric for the past 6 months on two major remodelling projects - one a main house and the other, guest accommodation. He has provided us with clear plans and direction this whole way and we have ended up with two cleverly simple yet beautiful design plans that suit our location and budget perfectly. We have just commenced the first project with a design and construction crew, suggested by Eric, who we feel completely comfortable and happy with. Can’t wait for the finished products!!

Eric was wonderful in listening to our needs as he created the architectural plan to gut and expand the 2nd floor of our 100 year old craftsman. We are also raising the roof and adding a 3rd floor studio with an outdoor deck. His meticulous attention to detail is much appreciated. He has also has been very responsive when a request for change arose. We now have our city permits and we are ready to begin the build. We feel secure in knowing that Eric will be with us to oversee the project through completion.

Eric had been involved with our project from the original idea and feasibility through to the finishing of the final details. Eric is a great problem solver while at the same time being realistic with expectations. His understanding of creating spaces coupled with engineering and construction knowledge yields practical and workable designs that are tailored to fit the most stringent city permitting and owner needs. His ideas for detailing are on point and set his projects apart from his competition. We feel very lucky to have teamed with Eric and Woodward Renovations and Custom Homes.

EGA did in 2 hours what it took another company to do in 2 months. In a very short time, Eric provided a design solution that was obvious to him and mystery to everyone else.

Eric and I have collaborated on many projects together over the course of the last 7 years. As a builder/general contractor tuned in to the details, I appreciate Eric's care and thoughtfulness in how he approaches his projects, how he communicates throughout the project, how he has always made himself available and how he is open to other ideas and potential changes along the way. For these reasons, and many more, I will continue to work alongside Eric and highly recommend the services he can provide for your project.

As a local contractor we have worked with Eric on multiple occasions and have thoroughly enjoyed the collaboration. Eric has been fantastic to work with along with great communication. Our interactions in the office and on the job-sites are always highly productive and on point. Eric is a great combination of creativity along with deep understanding of building practices. We look forward to working together much more in the future.

Eric is a wonderful architect. My husband and I hired him to create a significant remodel design. Our home has a number of different angles and roof lines that were not easy to streamline into the vision we have for our home. Eric was able to create something beyond our expectations. He is a good listener and brought valuable solutions to the table. He was on time and on budget. There were no creeping costs and the cost was not tied to the project budget, but rather a flat rate. We have worked with a few architects on past projects and this was a welcome change for first rate work! Although we are planning this extensive remodel to be completed in the near future, having the comprehensive plan allows us to update flooring and make some minor changes in the short term without spending redundant future costs.

We have used Eric Gedney's 3 hour consultation package. I would highly recommend taking advantage of this package before going into any significant remodeling. We have gained a very thorough understanding of pros and cons of different changes, and suggestions for other changes in the future. It was definitely worth the money.

Eric was a great fit for our full house remodel. He designed a 4 bedroom / 3 bath second story addition with a new kitchen and staircase relocation for our 1940's craftsman NE Seattle home; not a small project :-o Eric listened to all our wants and came up with a thoughtful plan that balanced what we were looking for with an unrelenting eye for design, detail, & flow that preserved the style and integrity of the original home. He took us smoothly through the design phase, permitting process and helped us find a great contractor as well. The 3D model was a great bonus that gave us confidence in the plan and helped us visualize the final product in a way we never could have done from the blueprints alone.

Eric Gedney transformed my 'view with a roof' to a cozy, light filled, awesome 'framed view'. I knew I had my architect when he went silent, stared off into space, and came out with an incredibly simple solution to an awkward layout problem that alluded everyone else. He has a keen diagnostic eye and imaginative vision.

We knew we wanted to add more bedrooms to our house, but didn't know the effort involved. We found Eric on Angie's List and after a quick email and phone call scheduled an appointment. The bad news was what we wanted to do was very expensive, and parts of it might not even be possible. Eric didn't stop there. He dug into what we needed and came up with a solution that made much more sense than our original idea. His solution is far better and far less expensive solution than what we had been assuming. It was a simple solution but on that had evaded us for almost 15 years. We were thrilled with his work and only wish we had a bigger project to see what he could do with something meatier.

Eric went above and beyond in explaining the process initially as well as every step along the way. Throughout the design process he brought excellent ideas and designs and if I suggested changes, he was always good natured in pointing out why it may or may not work and offering alternatives that worked as well or better. His 3D drawings were specifically helpful to me in visualizing the spatial design. Throughout the permit process, he efficiently represented the project regarding the multitude of reports and modifications required by the permit department. All in all, he listens to what you want and works with you to refine the project to meet your dreams. I would highly recommend him and I look forward to working with him again on future projects.

Eric is awesome. He saw potential in our (then) yet-to-be renovated house from 1910 that we couldn't have imagined. We weren't able to secure his services for anything more than a floorplan, and I am still saddened we couldn't have him more involved in the project. (Cost shown is for the floorplans, not the renovation)

I wanted to get an opinion on potential upgrades to improve the flow of the house without too much change in the structurally; being an old house it was remodeled by different times without considering overall layout and design. I asked Eric to share vision of how/what we can remodel which changing the structural element or incurring costs thereof. Eric was just fantastic; he had very creative ways to keep improve the flow of the house without having to completely requiring the overhaul of the structural element of the house. He has provided us with detailed insight that would help think which direction we should head with the remodel plans. We will absolutely hire Eric as we execute on it.

We couldn't have been more pleased with Eric Gedney's work. He designed a beautiful second story for our 100 year old home and the results are amazing. All the details are consistent with the history of the home, the new addition fits in so well it looks as if it was always there. Eric was very easy to work with, always available and on schedule. He made a great team with our general contractor.

Even as a trained marriage counselor I did not think it would ever be possible to find a garage design that my husband and I could agree on. Eric was excellent at listening to both of us and suggesting a design that included both of our desires. Loved how he helped us to think outside the box on our garage-to-Master conversion. I highly recommend him!

We hired Eric to help us with our home remodel. When drawing up the plans, he listened well and solicited our feedback, and he spent a lot of time making sure we were on the same page. Eric offered so many helpful ideas and creative suggestions that our end result was fabulous. We presented the plans to the local Planning Commission for approval, and having Eric with me helped us streamline the entire process when a question arose. He also helped us find a contractor, and it was clear that his rapport with the contractor was excellent. Eric stood ready to come out to the job site and consult when asked and was very helpful in problem solving when unanticipated issues came up as the remodeling job took a few twists and turns. He's also flexible about whether the terms of engagement include on-site project management or 'as needed' review. I highly recommend Eric Gedney!

My wife and I have moved back into our Snohomish cottage after having rented it out for a decade, and are now planning to add some floor space and a porch, but we were very concerned about doing something in keeping with the character of our home. It's tiny, but to us a gem. Eric put us in contact with a great drafts-person, we got drawings made up, and then we consulted with him. Eric came up with a lot of ideas and suggestions that we had not even considered. He was able to give us 'ball park' estimates of his work and the cost of construction and help us to decide where our money is best spent.

My husband and I hired Eric to remodel our kitchen, master bath and general updates to our 1930 Capitol Hill home in Seattle. We gave Eric a long list of wishes that we'd like to see accomplished in a remodel (thinking that we wouldn't be able to achieve all of them). Eric met our checklist and beyond. He is a terrific, creative space planner.

We had a major kitchen remodel project and was offered the standard free kitchen layout service from the cabinet distributor. Our kitchen is small, as well as challenging, due to placement of windows and other constraints. The free layout service fell way short of what we needed. We wanted to find an “out of the box” solution that optimized the space and really looked for opportunity, so we hired Eric. He was quickly able to find a work-around, which involved constructing a small buildout into our garage space to help fit our large refrigerator. His guidance was transformative; our kitchen feels so much larger and open. We continue to be complemented by friends and family. Skip the cabinet guy’s advice and call Eric. He’s worth every penny at a fraction of the cost of most kitchen remodels.

We chose Eric for the design of our retirement home and have never regretted it. Eric was thoughtful in his design, listening to us and learning how we live so he could design the home we wanted, not what he wanted. We asked for a home where we could age in place, and he delivered. We asked for a home with clean lines and great architectural detail - he delivered. He was considerate of our budget and we ended up with a superb home. It is comfortable, inviting, and it is us. While I know Eric loves century old homes, we can attest he is also in his element designing a completely new home. We are still in touch with Eric, even though we moved into our home in 2010. Recommend him without reservation.

Eric Gedney is a brilliant architect. We couldn't be happier with his work, and we have greatly enjoyed working with him over the past year. We interviewed several architects before beginning our project. Eric began the process by coming out to the house, surveying the property, and talking to us in depth about our project. Eric had us complete a survey, walked us through the process of design and build stages and phases, listened carefully to what we wanted, and created a three dimensional visualization of the project. We wanted a modern design with green materials. I was surprised by how well Eric listened to us and how open he was to receiving feedback. He did a great job communicating and accurately set expectations up front about how to balance out requirements of quality, time, and budget for this major project. He recommended a few builders. We assembled bids from some of his contacts and some others. Eric recommended an interior designer, Roshele Allison / NW Home Designers, who is also amazingly talented. We assembled a great team of architect, designer, and builders who knew each other and worked very well together. Eric's taste is magnificent and the lines of our house are exceptionally beautiful. Eric did a great job advocating for us in several situations and making sure we made sensible and aesthetic decisions in all circumstances. He did a beautiful job. I can't say enough good things about Eric's talent, vision, communication competence, and integrity. I feel very fortunate to have worked with him and highly recommend his services to others.

My husband and I had the pleasure of working with Eric on our house design. We had some ideas on how we wanted our house, but couldn't agree on any of the designs we put on paper. Eric has an amazing way of listening to both of us and he is so artistic. He came up with a great design that we both love! His design was full of new ideas and is very beautiful! Our house went through a few design changes and he was very supportive in these modifications. We had some delays in the project due to some unexpected lot issues, but Eric was on time and the bill was estimated very well!

We originally brought Eric in to propose some designs for a remodel of the second floor of our early 1900s home. His designs were clean and made great use of space: Our 3 bedroom (all on second floor) 1 bath (on first floor) house because 3 bedrooms 3 baths, including a very spacious and comfortable master suite. Eric was open to recommendations and ideas, leading to an effective design that really worked for us. Furthermore, his contractor recommendations were very effective. He worked well with the general contractor. He was always on time with plans and permits, which was especially helpful for us as first time remodelers. Although we exceeded our budget, that was not Eric's fault. We decided to do more remodeling than we had originally intended. I think he did a good job of designing for our budget. Note that we made most of the interior design choices ourselves, relying on Eric primarily for space design and structural usage, so we can't comment on his interior design skills. This is not a complaint, just a disclosure. We've been living in the remodeled space for a few years now and are really happy with the results -- it'll be really tough to find a new home with a master suite as nice as the one we have now.

Eric planned the remodel of our front entry, powder room, and master bath. It included adding 80 sqft that had been outside of our house previously. We have a 1960s Ralph Anderson house that has a very distinct style. We wanted the remodel to look like it could have been part of the original house. Eric did a great job listening to our wants and concerns. The space feels very gracious and flows well with the rest of the house. I was really happy with all the storage I got out of a space that had almost none before. We will definitely work with Eric again.

I am a residential designer and finding an architect who not only understands design integrity AND budgets is hard to find. Eric is the perfect combination of this and constantly comes up with structural design and details solutions. He keeps his client's in the know and knows how to work smart! His projects range from additions to whole house remodels. His plans are detailed and even show a 3-D renderings of the house from the outside to framing details. They are easy to read and he is quite successful at fast turn around for permits. If you live in the greater Seattle area and need an architect, look no further! I promise your experience will be a great one.

Bottom line: as a contractor who has worked with many architects Eric Gedney is one of the best I've worked with. Here's why: 1) Eric places the highest priority on serving his clients needs first. He has nothing to prove and no ego that needs constant stroking. 2) Eric is highly personable and is a great listener - he also has a wry sense of humor that makes his projects fun to be a part of. He works hard to establish a good connection with his clients and has an amazing ability to translate client wishes - even odd ones - into build-able reality. 3) Eric understands the importance of collaboration and team building and seeks to build the team early in the process. Contractors can easily be marginalized in this relationship and its not uncommon for them to be made the "bad guy" especially as costs grow with design. Eric listens and even defers to contractor input and will revise his plans to accommodate. 4) Eric has a great sense of design, scale, proportion, balance, flow and style which of course is important in an architect. But Eric also possesses a clear understanding of "real life played out in a space". Nothing frivolous, rather, there is a purpose for everything even if the purpose is just to create a deeply personal statement which sums up the clients taste and style. Further, nothing Eric does is run-of-the-mill everything is custom tailored to support the clients desires. 5) Finally, Eric can design to meet budget requirements and even though compromise may hurt he is able to scale a project down to help it get built (he is also happy to scale it up!). This is a very important trait in an architect as many projects in our industry die after design and clients are left with a really nice project that will never be built. A final word of advice to potential clients: when Eric suggests you choose your contractor early on in the process - do it! This is the best way to ensure your project hits your budget goals and building the team early pays off in many remarkable ways.