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

TEAM

Blair Kodman

Chelsea Molnar

Garrett Kenny

Eva Lynch

DIRECTOR OF MARKETING & PHOTOGRAPHY

Hannah Rankin

Heather Hargesheimer

STUDIO MANAGER

Jacky Talavera Cruz

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

Justin Sauvageau

Mina Jun

Rio Zhao

Ryan Hitt

Sam Shiminski

Shoshanna Sidell

Stephen Kim

Tien Nguyen

Yvignette Tang

Emma Rope

DIRECTOR OF SUSTAINABILITY & SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

DIRECTOR OF TECHNICAL SYSTEMS

Craig Knebel

Erika Biggs

Dustin Hoffman

Daniel Vella

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS & MARKETING

Meg Taylor

Michelle Graham

CONTROLLER

Tayu Ting

Teresa Kenney