DAVID BALAS ARCHITECT

Bainbridge Island, Washington USA

WHERE MODERN AND CLASSIC DESIGN MEET

SITE SPECIFIC DESIGN WITH STYLISTIC INTENT TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE CLIENT

Mandus Olson Hilltop House (“Phillips House”)

Bainbridge Island Washington

Architecture is an exact science, forming spaces by rules of proportion and order which have been developed in the past, order which is based on the natural world. It is important that the spaces connect with the outdoors, and that serenity is developed. I have been told my designs have a calm feel both inside and out.

Project Types

  • Bainbridge Waterfront Residence 1998

    Crisp modern materials of steel, concrete and metal siding, the open feeling lets the natural landscape in.

  • Bainbridge Hilltop Artist Residence 1999

    Curved spaces and pronounced viewpoint met the desires of the owners.

  • Balas Residence 1990

    A small footprint and placement of windows and rooms with historical references to the neighborhood of turn of the century sawmill workers homes

  • Baker Hill Residence 2004

    Careful use of sustainable materials detailed in a way that has a classic order and a modern feel

  • South Bainbridge House 1995

    Views to the south over the water are enhanced in this craftsman hybrid home

  • Bainbridge Forest House 2002

    Materials of cement fiberboard siding and metal roofs with a plan layout resembling a series of cabins connected by hallways met the requirements of the owners

  • Seattle Queen Anne Addition 1998

    A seamless extension addition maintains the historic character while enhancing views to the west at the peak of the hill

  • Bainbridge Hilltop Residence 1994

    Precise Craftsman detailing met the owners requirements and for a facade derived from Pasadena homes with a branching plan influenced by Frank Lloyd Wright

  • Sunrise Waterfront Residence 2012

    The owners desired a home reflecting their appreciation af early Federal Period architecture inside and out for a retired US Congressman and his wife

  • Condominium Interior Design and Facade Design

    New or Existing Buildings

  • Feasibility Studies

    Land Use Codes and Building Schematics

  • Historic Preservation

    Building Survey and Historic Registration

  • Landscape Structures

    Pavilions, trellis, pools, landscape layout

EXPLORE PROJECTS

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Bainbridge West Shore Residence

BATTLE POINT BEACH, BAINBRIDGE ISLAND

A Modern approach to design and the use of sustainable materials such as concrete heated floors and metal roof and siding.

Port Blakely Mill Workers House Type

Balas Residence 1990

EAGLEDALE, BAINBRIDGE ISLAND

Historical references with Classical design and an open Bungalow plan inside, which sits on the top of a gently sloping site. With lots of light and ventilation, it has crisp all wood detailing throughout.

Congressman Don Bonker Residence

SUNRISE BLUFFS, BAINBRIDGE ISLAND WASHINGTON

Classical Proportions and period design on a small footprint on a bluff overlooking Puget Sound.

Eco-Spec House Bainbridge

PLEASANT BEACH, BAINBRIDGE ISLAND

Began as a theory, then a prototype design. When the site was chosen, it had a fallen down shed and wrecked auto storage next to a designated wetland waterway. Built within a strict boundary, the compact house is designed with a Craftsman style shape and crisp modern details. Inside the open floor plan flows calmly between rooms. Green Building certification.

Interior Design

The focus is always combining the structure with the room configuration which gives a cohesive approach to architecture. Light and views and good proportion inside reflects in a balanced exterior design. Materials maintain that connection and practical design make the room furniture layouts function

Craftman Style Homes

This popular style was re-introduced to the island by the Architect with historically correct proportions and details on the exterior and open modern floor plans which add so much style to these projects and a great deal more to these new construction homes.

Clients

2018 to 2024

Bill and Pam Nakao
Shelby and Kim Goerlitz
Lisa Rheinheimer & Howard McKoy
Greg and Vicki Fazzini
John and Allison Lindsey

2000 to 2005

Congressman Don and Carolyn Bonker
David and Stuart Rish
Mark and Jody Allamano
Christian Grevstad
Randy & Carla Mathers

1990 to 2000

Eugene Seligmann
Tom and Suellen Cunningham
Craftsman Building Spec
Jenning - Heins Construction
Salisbury Timberframes

Numerous other clients

About

Services

Sustainable Design
Building Permit Drawings
Renovation + Restoration

Washington Registered Architect #5906

Locations

Office at:
5173 Eagle Harbor Drive NE
Bainbridge Island, Washington 98110

206.334.2172 dbalasarcht@gmail.com

Recognition

Innovative Solutions
Architectural Advancements
Multidisciplinary Collaboration

Clients

Home Owners
Developers
Contractors