SIGMA KAPPA MU CHAPTER HOUSE
University District, Seattle, WA
SORORITY HOUSE
1930 - 1960
dates of construction
PHASED PROJECTS
12 years
Term of stewardship
REPLACED
2 - 43
bathrooms - windows
Ten Years of Stewardship on a Tudor Revival style sorority house in the University District of Seattle. Originally designed in 1930 and added on to in 1960 to designs by Joseph Skoog, the landmark residence required bathroom refreshes, new windows, and lots of upgrades.
WHAT THE CLIENT NEEDED
→ A kitchen that finally captured the water view
→ Contemporary living without erasing the Tudor character
→ Original details preserved and celebrated
→ Every room brought up to the same quality standard
→ Added 3 ft to access views and light; merged butler's pantry, nook, and kitchen
→ Four bathrooms each given a distinct character and material palette
→ Library, master suite, and attic rooms fully renovated
→ Original fireplaces, tile, and period details retained throughout