Christensen Architects is a Seattle area design firm committed to delivering highly crafted projects for discerning clients.
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Our work is driven by a commitment to context driven solutions and a passion for the tangible aspects of material and detail. We approach each project with honesty and straightforwardness, informed by the unique circumstances, processes, and the act of building itself. Our goal is to merge the client’s vision, the site’s specifics, and the richness of craftsmanship to create enduring, livable architecture that inspires and delights.
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Locations of current and past projects include Seattle, Bellevue, Kirkland, Mercer Island, Issaquah, Camano Island, and unincorporated King County.
C.J. Christensen | Principal​
Christensen Architects was founded by C.J. Christensen.
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C.J. is a licensed architect with over twenty years of experience in design and construction. He brings a breadth of experience and attention to detail that spans many scales, locales, and levels of technical difficulty.
Locations of projects C.J. has worked on include Seattle, Los Angeles, New York, Miami, Idaho, Utah, Taiwan, and Abu Dhabi.
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Project types include an art museum, concert hall, music school, a floating home, commercial office space, and numerous private residences.
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Prior to founding Christensen Architects, C.J. worked for award-winning architects Frank Gehry in Los Angeles and Olson Kundig in Seattle.
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C.J. holds a Bachelor of Architecture degree from Washington State University and also studied at the University of Sydney.
Select project experience prior to founding Christensen Architects