Prentiss + Balance + Wickline Architects

Prentiss Balance Wickline Architects is the pursuit of balance: between natural and built environments, between a client’s vision and real world parameters, between beauty and utility. We offer a rich, broad practice, offering a highly personalized experience that our firm has come to be known for. We are proud of our expansive knowledge base and network which enables us to bring new insights and better solutions to our clients and the world of design.

We design with the belief that nothing is impossible, and temper it with good old-fashioned pragmatism, embracing both big ideas and intricate details. Taking into account location, context, and other inherent attributes of a specific project, we strive to create a balanced whole, integrating the structure and the environment. We consider the interplay between inside and outside, light and shadow, aesthetics and utility, carefully selecting materials that harmonize with nature, prioritizing efficiency and sustainability. Most importantly, we look for opportunities to bring joy and unanticipated delight into the spaces we create as well as into the process that gets us there. This should be fun— after all, we are building dreams.

We are a passionate, collaborative, and highly attentive group. Our attention to you, our client, is paramount throughout the design and construction process. Beginning with one-on-one meetings and a tried-and-true proprietary questionnaire to help you articulate your goals, we develop a plan to bring your vision to life. Utilizing long-cultivated relationships with highly skilled contractors or helping you to find the perfect fit, we dive into the construction phase while keeping you well informed. Consistent communication between client, architect, and contractor culminates in a meticulously developed project that typically surpasses expectations in terms of both the overall process and the outcome. Because we love what we do, we want you to love it, too.

While our epicenter remains in the Pacific Northwest, our work can be found throughout the country, identified by a pattern of practices and perspectives that represent our approach and quality. Natural light is wisely engaged to define, illuminate, and enhance space. Challenging terrain, from rocky shore to urban roost, to mountain slope, is gauged and expressed to its fullest potential. With such diverse expertise, we are confident we can uncover the hidden possibilities of your site and overcome any challenges— no matter how insurmountable they may seem. Contact us, and let’s discuss your project! Our main office is located in Seattle, Washington, with two additional satellite offices in the San Juan Islands and the Methow Valley.