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

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2014 Highlights

2014 was a wild ride! From the personal to the professional and back again, or all mixed together, Jeff takes a breather to recap what actually happened in this blur of a year.

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Lego the Logo

If you've been to our office, you've seen our logo, customized in a giant Lego banner, spanning two walls. David Litzler is the metal craftsman behind it. Here, David explores the details of how it was realized, from design to fabrication.

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Expansion Exhibition

Perhaps you’ve noticed: we’ve hired a few new people, and we aren’t even quite done with our office expansion! Luckily, we’re close to being finished and we had a great team of people keeping everything moving along. Check out what the final result will be, and a little of the inside story, in this post.

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Jeff Pelletier’s “40 Under 40” Article

Our very own Jeff Pelletier made the "40 Under 40" cut! It's now in print, so go check it out, or read it (and giggle at the funny pictures) online.

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A Modern Marvel Rises Above Puget Sound

Brian gives us an update on the construction in progress at out Modern Cantilevered Residence project, rising up with a spectacular view of Puget Sound.

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Jeff Pelletier Honored as One of PSBJ’s “40 Under 40”

Exciting end-of-week news: Jeff Pelletier, our owner and principal, has been honored as one of Puget Sound Business Journal's 2014 "40 Under 40" list! More details to come later!

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Our news recognition stories.

Jeff Pelletier makes Fixr’s 2021 list of top 200 experts in the construction industry.

Fixr’s Top 200 Experts in the Construction Industry 2021

Jeff has been selected as one of Fixr’s Top 200 Experts in the Construction Industry for the 5th year running, recognizing him for successfully adapting during the major industry changes during the pandemic.

Board & Vellum earns Best of Houzz in both the “Design” and “Service” categories, for the 8th year in a row.

Best of Houzz 2021: Design & Service

We are excited to be recognized for the 8th year in a row with Best of Houzz awards for both Design and Service. Many, many thanks to our wonderful clients and partners who’ve collaborated with us over the years!

Fixr’s Top 200 Experts in the Construction Industry 2019 – Jeff Pelletier at Board & Vellum

Fixr’s Top 200 Experts in the Construction Industry 2020

In the architecture and construction industry, Fixr releases an annual list of who they consider experts in the construction industry. Jeff Pelletier has made the cut for the last four years!

Best Restaurant Architects in Seattle: Board & Vellum makes the 2020 list.

Best Restaurant Architects in Seattle: Seattle Architects’ 2020 List

Seattle Architects includes Board & Vellum on their list of the 15 Best Restaurant Architects in Seattle in 2020.

Board & Vellum makes Expertise’s list of the Best Architects in Seattle, 2020.

Best Architects in Seattle: Expertise’s 2020 List

Expertise examined 138 architecture firms in the Seattle area and selected only 19 to make their list of Best Architects in Seattle, including Board & Vellum.

Board & Vellum comes in at #3 on Fresh Chalk’s 2020 List of Best Seattle Architects.

Best Seattle Architects: Fresh Chalk’s 2020 List

Board & Vellum comes in at #3 on Fresh Chalk’s 2020 List of Best Seattle Architects.

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PSBJ’s Washington’s Fastest Growing Private Companies of 2021

Thanks to our amazing clients, collaborators, and hardworking team, we’ve once again made PSBJ’s list of Washington’s 100 Fastest-Growing Private Companies!

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