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Kristin is sitting on a hammock smiling at the camera.
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Introducing, Kristin Jensen!

Help us welcome, Kristin Jensen, our most recent addition to the Interior Design studio at Board & Vellum. A Seattleite through and through, Kristin loves to explore the world through environment, both built and natural. She’s a savvy deckhand, an active hiker, and believes in the power of saying “yes.”

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Michael sits on some stairs in an alpine meadow. There is a mountain in the background, they sky is bright blue, and the grass is green. The steps are inscribed with a quote by the naturalist John Muir.
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Introducing, Michael Lipko!

Help us welcome Michael Lipko, the newest addition to Board & Vellum’s Site Design team. One visit to the Landscape Architecture studio in college and he never looked back! For him, it’s the perfect combination of art, science, nature, and plants. Michael spends his free time with his wife and bunnies and loves to explore the great outdoors.

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Mira and her family are kneeling in field of high grass. They day is gray, they look happy cuddling together and smiling at the camera.
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Introducing, Mira Mui!

Say hello to Mira Mui, joining Board & Vellum’s Multifamily team. The choice to become an architect was pivotal for Mira and led to her love of sustainable design and building reuse. She loves Christmas, renovating the family cabin in Central Washington, and volunteering in her community. She dreams of one day traveling the world with her family.

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Tom stands on Westminster Bridge with Big Ben in the background.
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Introducing, Tom Walker!

Meet Tom Walker, Board & Vellum’s newest Site Design team member. Tom’s been building, drawing, and designing for as long as he can remember, inspired by the times he shared with his parents camping and gardening. Outside of work, Tom still loves to spend time in the great outdoors and is a passionate advocate for LGBTQ+ inclusion in his faith community.

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Malcom stands on a large rock overlooking the Grand Canyon. It's a clear, sunny day. He's gesturing away from the camera with his arms out at his sides.
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Introducing, Malcom Richardson!

Say hello to Malcom, Board & Vellum’s most recent addition. A helper by nature, Malcom brings genuine curiosity and the spirit of Southern hospitality to every interaction. When he’s not at work, Malcom loves cooking and urban gardening, isn't afraid to share a controversial opinion, and is graciously revealing his cornbread recipe to the world.

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Lindsey, her husband, and children pose for a picture standing on a grassy bluff overlooking Puget Sound.
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Introducing, Lindsey Werkhoven!

Say hello to Lindsey Werkhoven, the most recent addition to Board & Vellum's Residential Studio. Lindsey brings 12 years of experience along with a passion for travel and a love of reused material. Crafty by nature, Lindsey recently reclaimed her front yard where she shares seeds with her neighbors from her Little Free Seed Library.

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Our firm culture recognition stories.

Board & Vellum makes Seattle Business magazine's list of 100 Best Companies to Work For in Washington 2019.

Seattle Business Magazine’s Washington’s 100 Best Companies 2019

We are one of 2019’s 100 Best Companies to Work For in Washington, making it our fourth year in a row on the list!

Board & Vellum on PSBJ's WA's Best Workplaces List for 4th Year!

PSBJ: Washington’s Best Workplaces, 2018

For the 4th year in a row, Board & Vellum is honored by Puget Sound Business Journal as one of Washington’s Best Workplaces!

Seattle Business Magazine Best Companies to Work For 2018: Board & Vellum

Seattle Business Magazine’s Washington’s 100 Best Companies 2018

We are one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For in 2018, and in the Top 10 of small businesses for the third year in a row!

Business of Pride 2018: Board & Vellum

Largest LGBTQ-Owned Companies in the Puget Sound Region

Ranking by revenue, Board & Vellum made PSBJ’s list of Largest LGBTQ-Owned Companies in the Puget Sound Region.

NGLCC Certified as LGBT Business Enterprise – Board & Vellum Recognition

Certified LGBTBE by the NGLCC

The National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce recognizes Board & Vellum as a certified LGBT Business Enterprise.

PSBJ Washington’s Best Workplaces 2017 – Board & Vellum

PSBJ: Washington’s Best Workplaces, 2017

For the 3rd year in a row, Board & Vellum is honored by Puget Sound Business Journal as one of Washington's Best Workplaces, 2017.

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About Seattle architecture firm Board & Vellum – Board & Vellum's portfolio includes architecture, interior design, and landscape architecture projects.

Our Story

Board & Vellum is a young and vibrant firm built on the idea that an informed and engaged team leads to better design and happy clients. We wouldn’t be where we are today without passion and hard work, and those same two things keep us going strong today.

About Seattle architecture firm Board & Vellum – Our process for architecture, interior design, and landscape architecture projects.

Our Process

Bringing your project from “idea” to fruition is a little different at Board & Vellum. We give personal care to each of our projects, and you’ll be in the loop every step the way. The bonus: we are an integrated firm, so each project has access to plenty of great knowledge — and that leads to better design.

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