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Multifamily Residential

Are Condos in Seattle Coming Back?

It’s no secret that Seattle has an affordable housing problem — and the lack of condos on the market is one (of many) contributing factors. So, why are there so few condo buildings in Seattle? Read on for some backstory about how we got here, and, hopefully, a bit of light at the end of the tunnel.

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Why Lobbies in Multifamily Buildings Are Worth It – Board & Vellum
Multifamily Residential

Why Lobbies in Multifamily Buildings Are Worth It

Do you remember the so-so lobbies you’ve passed through? Probably not. But do you have pleasant memories of the ones where you really spent some time? Of course! Great lobbies make a big impression. When they are well-designed, they impact our lives in ways that stick with us — the backdrop for important moments in our lives.

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Virtual Reality for Architecture: Experience Your Space Before You Build It – Board & Vellum
Commercial, Custom Residential, Multifamily Residential

Virtual Reality for Architecture: Experience Your Space Before You Build It

Can you visualize a space from floor plans as if you were in it yourself? Don’t worry, most people can’t, and that sometimes makes it hard to communicate design ideas. Virtual reality can help with that — we can spin up a VR model so you can experience it as close to real as it gets.

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Hourly vs. Fixed-Fee Billing: What's the difference? – Board & Vellum
Ask a Designer, Civic & Community, Commercial, Custom Residential, Multifamily Residential

Hourly vs. Fixed-Fee Billing: What is the Difference?

How do you decide between hourly vs. fixed-fee billing? People really don’t like to talk about money, but you need to talk about it enough to make the right choice about how you would like your project billed. Here is how these two billing methods work, and why you might prefer one over the other.

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Fallon Parmelee is an interior designer at Board & Vellum, an architecture, interior design, and landscape architecture firm in Seattle, Washington.

Fallon Parmelee, NCIDQ

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Fallon’s interest in interior design was sparked by travel and discovering how each new place impacted her differently. She brings this curiosity into her work, finding solutions that meet each client’s unique needs.

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