Prentiss Wickline Architects and Balance Associates Architects have combined. At the core of both firms is the pursuit of balance: between natural and built environments, between a client’s vision and real world parameters, between beauty and utility. Working together, we offer a richer and broader practice, continuing the highly personalized experience that both our prior firms have come to be known for. We are proud of our expanded knowledge base and network, and ultimately, we believe PBW will enable us to bring new insights and better solutions to our clients and the world of design.
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.
LOCATION: Seattle, Washington
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Bramblewood House, designed by Prentiss + Balance + Wickline Architects, is a tranquil retreat nestled into the hillside of a densely wooded area. Located along a gravel road that winds through a forest of old-growth fir and cedar, the house integrates thoughtfully with its natural surroundings.
In the heart of Washington’s Methow Valley, the Wildflower House stands as a testament to thoughtful design and environmental stewardship. Nestled within a pristine landscape of meadows and forests, this modern home takes a sensitive approach to construction, ensuring that the natural beauty of the site is preserved and enhanced.
Discover the stunning Chewuch Cabin in Winthrop, Washington. Designed with a high, linear roof and a distinctive cruciform plan, this small, superbly crafted home offers shelter and exposure to the rugged beauty of north-central Washington.
Built for a couple with grown children and their families, the house is both a quiet retreat to the wilderness and a place for holiday gatherings. The property having been in the family for decades
The Copper Harbor house is perched on the shore of Lake Superior, nestled in a forested lot on the edge of the Upper Peninsula of Lake Michigan. Built to withstand the harshest conditions, this house is a place to shelter from snow and wind
The buildings of Whidbey Retreat are expressed as industrial objects within the landscape, eschewing the idea of ‘blending’ with the surroundings and, instead, striving for a harmonious composition of elements in the forest – an arrangement encouraged by the adventurous aesthetic of the artist clients.
Wolf Creek Cabin sits in a lightly-treed meadow, surrounded by foothills and mountains in Eastern Washington. It is designed as two interlocking “L” shapes: a covered patio is located at the intersection of one “L,” offering a protected place to sit while enjoying sweeping views of the valley
The Chechaquo Lot 6 Cabin sits in a small meadow ringed by ponderosa pines. Backed up to the toe of a dramatic, rocky butte, it captures views up the boulder-strewn slope as well as through the surrounding forest to mountains in the distance.
