Upward Architecture & Interiors

06/06/2026

Upward designed this metal arts workshop for a private fabricator on a wooded site near Maple Valley, Washington. The 4,800 SF facility is organized around a high-bay metal fabrication shop that accommodates welding, cutting, grinding, and material staging.

Visit https://www.upwardarchitecture.com/portfolio/red-soul-metals/ to see more about the project.

05/11/2026

We're excited to share photos of a recent project for MVMT MTHD Lagree Studio in Lower Queen Anne. The project translates the Lagree Method’s distinctive blend of strength, endurance, and control into a spatial experience that is equal parts performance-driven and welcoming. Thanks to HST Construction for delivering a great build-out. For more detail, visit https://www.upwardarchitecture.com/portfolio/mvmt-method/

04/30/2026

We’re thrilled to celebrate 10 years of Upward Architecture.

Over the past decade, we’ve had the privilege of designing thoughtful spaces, building meaningful relationships, and growing alongside an incredible community of clients, collaborators, and friends. It’s a milestone we’re proud of - and the perfect moment to share what’s next.

We’re also excited to be launching our completely revamped website that reflects who we are, what we do, and where we’re headed next. Check it out at www.upwardarchitecture.com

To mark the occasion, we’re planning a celebratory open house this September 10th at our downtown office near the Seattle Waterfront. Please save the date - we’d love for you to celebrate with us!

Thank you for being part of our first 10 years. Here’s to the next chapter.

Upward is a Seattle-based Architecture and Interior Design collaborative. We're creative problem solvers and strategic thinkers who contribute design, business acumen and technical proficiency in equal measure.

10/27/2025

This may be one of the most impactful pieces of Seattle legislation, relative to small business owners and their ability to obtain reasonable & timely building and construction permits, in the last two decades. We may finally be nearing the end of a generation of misguided DCLU/DPD/SDCI policies that placed undue burdens on small business owners and entrepreneurs trying to establish themselves in our city - business owners who ultimately decided to hang their hat, and their jobs and tax revenue, in other surrounding communities. Kudos to Mayor Bruce Harrell and others involved in this effort for recognizing the excessive and unjustified pressures enacted by previous administrations and city officials - and doing something about it.

On September 24, 2025, Mayor Harrell signed Ordinance 127299. This legislation makes permitting requirements easier for small businesses by removing 2021 Seattle Existing Building Code (SEBC) Section 311.1.1 substantial alteration requirements when the building or space has a gross area of 7,000 squ...

08/01/2025

Great seeing the Blue Angels and all the lighting manufacturers at the fLight show today!

07/26/2025

So great seeing the long-awaited and now open Pier 58 packed this afternoon! And just blocks from our office in downtown Seattle. The Seattle Waterfront is world-class, come take a stroll with us if you haven’t. With and .horcher.7

07/04/2025

06/05/2025

Third time’s a charm. Today, we toured Richlite in Tacoma.

Since 1943, Richlite has been combining hundred of layers of paper with resin and pressing it into beautiful, durable products.

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Edensaw Woods Ltd
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05/31/2025

Summer showed up in Seattle this week, so the Upward team took a break Friday afternoon to enjoy a cruise around Elliott Bay with . Good stuff with and

05/05/2025

It's Monday and a sunny in Seattle.