23rd Annual Architecture Model Exhibit

As part of the 23rd Annual Architecture Model exhibit, WC STUDIO architects will present Peak Tweak, a new 6-unit development in south Puget Sound. The exhibit includes video, images and a behind the scenes look into the design process and the studio.

Now in its 23rd year, the Center for Architecture and Design brings together designers and architects from across the state to showcase their work and further the public’s understanding of the often closed doors of design practices.  This year, WC STUDIO architects was one of 16 invited offices including DLR Group, HEWITT, LMN Architects, Olson Kundig, Public 47 Architects, Weber Thompson, Wittman Estes, Graphite Design Group, Jayna McClaran, Johnston Architects, Juliette Dubroca, Mithun, Signal Architecture + Research and Thomas Cheney Architects.

Included in the exhibition is a short video where the team at WC STUDIO presents the project in more detail including how we work with clients, how we make models and why we think models are the best tool for us to communicate ideas.

We started with a basic concept of two rows of three townhomes facing onto an entry court. 

Next, we decided on an offset gable roof shape to be constructed with scissor trusses. This roof shape and structural system made the most sense. It was the most dynamic and would also meet design regulations, economize construction, and improve energy efficiency. 

Then we designed the site circulation to relate to this rhythm of peaks and valleys at the roofline. This pathway weaves through the landscaped entry court and connects to each unit’s covered porch.

Our models help us communicate with clients, with each other, and to test ideas. We like to say: “Models tell the truth”. They are our best tool for evaluating design options, even subtle variations.