"Sleek, aesthetic, and highly livable – contemporary designs that remain sensitive to the Northwest."
AIA Seattle Honor Awards
seattle, washington
personalized residential architecture
by Allan Farkas
The name Eggleston|Farkas Architects makes it sound like there are a bunch of us around here, but in reality I work as a sole practitioner. Although it's a little misleading, I am keeping the firm name in honor and recognition of the work John Eggleston & I did together.
So this is where I'm supposed to write self-promoting marketing stuff. If you've been looking at other architects' websites, you probably realized that they all say pretty much the same things - 'we care about our clients and their budgets', 'we're serious about design', and 'we do our best to be environmentally responsible' - often show beautiful projects, and will most likely do a good job. So how do you choose?
Your best bet is to find someone whose work you like, whose personality fits yours, and has the type of practice that seems like a good fit. Every project has stressful moments, so why not work with someone you trust & get along with?
As a sole practitioner, my clients get my personal attention on all aspects of their projects - there's no staff to hand things off to. You may prefer a larger office with more production horsepower, but if you want to know that the person with the name on the door is the one working on your project, we should probably talk.
While making your decision, don't forget to talk to past clients to find out what went well and what happened when things didn't go quite as expected. I often say that my clients are my best marketing department, and I'd be happy to put you in touch with someone who had a project similar to yours.
So, take a look at my portfolio »
Peruse the awards & publications »
And if you like what you see I hope you'll get in touch »
We'll talk, see if there's a good fit, and take it from there. Talk to you soon,
Allan
We'll talk, see if there's a good fit, and take it from there. Talk to you soon,
Boat Bay House concept sketch. Completed project shown above & below.
Allan Farkas
Architect
E|FA founding partner
Education
University of Washington, Master of Architecture
University of Pennsylvania, BA in Design of the Environment
Professional Experience
Weinstein Copeland Architects
Miller|Hull Partnership
Hatzerim Woodworking
Service
West Design Review Board, City of Seattle
Design Juries
AIA Seattle & Daily Journal of Commerce Project of the Month
Drachen Foundation International Paper Kite Competition
North Carolina AIA Honor Awards
Seattle Design Center Design Achievement Awards
Seattle Homes & Lifestyles Home of the Year
Triangle AIA Design Awards
Teaching
University of Washington, Visiting Critic
University of Washington, Graduate Design Studio, Instructor
Pronouns
He/Him (they/them is fine - looking forward to a time when that works for everyone)
John Eggleston
1959-2018
John was a phenomenal architect, embodying design excellence, professionalism, curiosity, real-world understanding of construction, a knack for numbers, and a positive attitude. His collaborative approach - with clients, consultants, contractors, and colleagues - set the direction for the way we worked and the work we produced. It wasn't about ego. It was about what made the project better - what was true to the underlying idea. The idea had to be buildable within the limits of the available materials, skills, time, and budget. And he always kept an open mind, willing to give up a good working idea if a better one showed up.
Because John and I collaborated on so many projects, thinking about what he would do is second nature to me. In this way, he continues to profoundly influence design and practice at E|FA.
Working from a home office in Seattle. Appointments by request.