OVERVIEW
Studio Nocturne is an award-winning architecture and design studio grounded in alpine aesthetics, sustainability, and client-centric solutions. The studio’s expanding portfolio of distinct projects displays a balance of pragmatism and art. We serve clients across the country from our location in Western Washington.
Our work is defined by a rigorous methodology rather than a particular style or building type. We meet each project on its own terms rather than assert our own assumptions. We strive to answer our client’s problems in the most direct manner possible through in-depth artistic investigation. The solutions we find become materialized in durable built forms that exceed standards for sustainability and environmental stewardship.
We believe that great architecture is an expression of understanding—understanding our clients’ needs, ideas, and dreams, as well as the constraints of site, material, time, and cost. This thoughtful, client-focused approach ensures that every design reflects individual aspirations of each project. We provide a full-service experience for our clients, leading them through all stages of a project.
We do not create for the sake of novelty; instead, we craft spaces for the way people live. Every space has a story, and every form has a reason.
Please contact us to find out more about how we can help you on your next project.
Our work is defined by a rigorous methodology rather than a particular style or building type. We meet each project on its own terms rather than assert our own assumptions. We strive to answer our client’s problems in the most direct manner possible through in-depth artistic investigation. The solutions we find become materialized in durable built forms that exceed standards for sustainability and environmental stewardship.
We believe that great architecture is an expression of understanding—understanding our clients’ needs, ideas, and dreams, as well as the constraints of site, material, time, and cost. This thoughtful, client-focused approach ensures that every design reflects individual aspirations of each project. We provide a full-service experience for our clients, leading them through all stages of a project.
We do not create for the sake of novelty; instead, we craft spaces for the way people live. Every space has a story, and every form has a reason.
Please contact us to find out more about how we can help you on your next project.
FIRM LEADERSHIP
Born and raised in Seattle, Neal gained a deep appreciation for the interface between buildings and the natural world from a young age. He is deeply passionate about architecture and its profound impact on our world. When he is not working, he enjoys spending his time with his family, skiing, or whitewater kayaking.
Neal founded Studio Nocturne in 2021 seeking to define a new direction in Pacific Northwest architecture. The English Picturesque, American Realism, The New Topographics and the landscape of the American West are major influences behind the studio’s work.
Previously, Neal held roles at Marlon Blackwell Architects, Olson Kundig, and Northwest Studio. He received his Master of Architecture from the UC Berkeley’s College of Environmental Design and Bachelor of Arts from Colgate University.
SERVICES
TESTIMONIALS
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We serve clients across the United States.
“Studio Nocturne was great to work with on our 20 unit townhome project. Clever design was required due to complicated site constraints, which included a wetlands buffer, heritage trees, and prominent street frontage. Studio Nocturne’ss attention to detail enabled us to achieve (and surpass) the expectations of our business plan for the property.”
- Hugh
...in a few iterations we quickly decided on the final approach, which created a truly “WOW” design by utilizing novel materials to achieve an “opaque transparency” with ingenious reflections that maximize light getting into our wide window front adjacent to the entrance while making the construction virtually disappear... The final outcome exceeded our expectations: Neal’s work along with the craftsmanship of the contractor resulted in an entrance that looks beautiful, simple, surprising – and gives us joy every day.”
- Bernd
Contact us to find out more about how we can help you on your next project.