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Firm Culture
Our firm culture is incredibly important to us. We nurture it carefully, and that isn’t always easy. Sometimes, it means that we get in arguments, but our policy of openness carries us through. Everyone here has a voice about where we go as a company. Our goal is to change what it means to operate a design firm.
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Firm Culture
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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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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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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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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Introducing, Ian Garnier!
Meet Ian Garnier, joining Board & Vellum's Landscape and Site Design team! With three degrees from the University of Washington and a long-time love of building spaces and worlds, Ian brings storytelling and the human experience into all his projects. When he isn't working and spending time with his family, Ian loves rum and creating tropical-inspired drinks!
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How a Philosophy of High Performance is Changing the Way We Work
Designing a home or building is one thing. Designing the work experience of your employees is quite another. But the design mentality we bring to our projects also allows us to adapt and innovate how we operate as a team. Though our firm has evolved over the years, our values have not, guiding us to adopt the philosophy of a high-performance team.
Read more.Our firm culture recognition stories.
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!
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’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!
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.
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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.
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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Send us your questions about design, architecture, interiors, landscape, third places, LEGO rooms… Anything, really. We’re always eager to meet new people, and we’d love to get to know you, your project, and your goals.