This spring, Board & Vellum is moving to Seattle’s iconic Smith Tower in Pioneer Square. Learn more.

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Board & Vellum is Moving to Pioneer Square

As we approach our 15th anniversary, Board & Vellum is preparing for a new chapter as the evolved firm we’ve grown into, moving back to our roots in Pioneer Square, this time, taking over the 16th floor in Seattle’s iconic Smith Tower.

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Teaming Up: A Message From Terry Phelan

As a leader in sustainable and green design, Terry has dedicated her 30-plus-year career to finding ways to expand the deep green space. As her retirement approaches, Terry is looking forward to continuing to focus on educating the public and mentoring the next generation of designers to carry on the amazing work she and Living Shelter have started.

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Teaming Up: A Message From Jeff Pelletier

When the opportunity to advance our plans to expand our green and sustainable practice arose, it was too good to pass up. We feel fortunate to welcome Living Shelter Architects to our team — a dedicated group of designers whose mission and values align so well with our own. Sometimes, things just fit!

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Living Shelter Architects and Board & Vellum Join Forces

We’ve been keeping a secret, but it’s for a good reason, and we’re pleased to finally get to share! We’ve always been dedicated to bringing our clients the best we have to offer in our services, approach, and design philosophy. Now with Living Shelter Architects joining the team, we’re excited to be able to provide even more to our community.

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A Year in Review: Looking Back at 2017

Jeff Pelletier looks back on 2017 in his annual Year in Review blog post. From fun family times, to fun times at work, 2017 was a year to remember. So many things happened, but here are 10 highlights that leave us excited for what’s coming up in the new year.

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B&V Radio, a new podcast about being a designer in Seattle.
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B&V Radio: Podcasting from Board & Vellum

Heads up, everyone, Board & Vellum now has a podcast: Design Goggles, on B&V Radio! Tune in on iTunes or SoundCloud, and listen as hosts Charles and Rachel discuss with guests what it’s like living in Seattle during the city’s exciting, rapid growth, all through the lens of design.

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Our news recognition stories.

Board & Vellum is PSBJ’s 7th Largest LGBTQ-Owned Businesses of 2025.

PSBJ’s Largest LGBTQ-Owned Businesses of 2025

Board & Vellum was acknowledged as Washington’s 7th largest-revenue companies on PSBJ’s list of largest LGBTQ-owned companies in the Puget Sound region.

Jeff Pelletier is honored with a Puget Sound Business Journal’s Outstanding Voices Award.

PSBJ’s Business of Pride Outstanding Voices

Puget Sound Business Journal’s 2025 Business of Pride recognized Jeff as an Outstanding Voices honoree, acknowledging his commitment and contribution to LGBTQ+ advocacy and inclusion.

Board & Vellum is recognized as one of Urban Choreography’s top 40 Best Architecture Firms in Seattle.

Urban Choreography’s Top 40 Architecture Firms in Seattle

Board & Vellum is featured on Urban Choreography’s list of 40 Best Architecture Firms in Seattle, acknowledging our creative multidisciplinary approach.

Board & Vellum’s founder and managing principal, Jeff Pelletier, is included in Fixr’s 100 Top Architects Influencing the Industry in 2025.

Fixr’s Top 100 Architects Influencing the Industry 2025

For another year, Jeff has been honored as one of the top design professionals prioritizing innovative solutions on Fixr’s Top 100 Architects Influencing the Industry in 2025.

Board & Vellum is a 2024 ONEder Grant Recipient

2024 ONEder Grant Recipient

As 2024 ONEder Grant Recipients, our team developed a research study that explored four dimensions of workplace attachment, resulting in a toolkit for how to develop authentic connection in the workplace.

Board & Vellum was honored as a finalist in the category of Multifamily Residential Urban Development With More Than 100 Units at NAIOP’s 2024 Night of the Stars Awards.

2024 Night of the Stars Finalist for Multifamily Residential Urban Development

Board & Vellum was honored as a finalist in the category of “Multifamily Residential Urban Development With More Than 100 Units” at NAIOP’s 2024 Night of the Stars Awards.

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

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Client-centered authenticity is our north star, and we continue to prove that great design doesn’t require great ego.

PSBJ’s Largest LGBTQ-Owned Businesses of 2025

Once again, Board & Vellum was acknowledged as Washington’s 7th largest-revenue companies on PSBJ’s Business of Pride list of largest LGBTQ-owned companies in the Puget Sound region.

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