Modern Architecture Design Philosophy

Uplifting the human spirit using natural light, site context, tasteful arrangement of pure geometric forms, client's program, and building materials to create works of beauty and meaning is the philosophy of our firm's modern Architecture Design. Yes, we strongly subscribe to the cliché "good design is good business".

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UNIVERSITIES

Yale University
CENTER FOR MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
New Haven, CT

KMW Architecture is the firm of record for this project. This is a 100,000 SF major facility of research, classrooms, and administrative staff.

Ato Apiafi’s roles and responsibilities as a member of the architectural team were miscellaneous.

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Harvard University

HARVARD LAW SCHOOL

Hauser Hall

Cambridge, MA

KMW Architecture is the firm of record for this project. This is a 50,000 SF five-story classrooms and instructors building. The brick and limestone façade is in compliant with Harvard yard’s context.

Ato Apiafi’s roles and responsibilities as a member of the architectural team were miscellaneous.

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PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Tacoma Public Schools
SKYLINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Tacoma, WA

Turner Construction and SRG Partnership Inc are the firms of record for this Progressive Design-Build project.

Ato Apiafi Architects PLLC (AAA) is a Partner-Architect to SRG for this ongoing project. AAA is successfully collaborating with the D-B team for a successful outcome.

Tacoma Public Schools
HUNT MIDDLE SCHOOL REPLACEMENT
Tacoma, WA

Absher Construction and BCRA Design are the firms of record for this Progressive Design-Build project.

Ato Apiafi Architects PLLC (AAA) was a subconsultant to BCRA. AAA’s successful collaboration with the D-B team culminated to a successful project.

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Tacoma Public Schools
GRANT CENTER FOR THE EXPRESSIVE ARTS
Pre-K/Elementary School
Tacoma, WA

Korsmo Construction, McGranahan Architects, and Vanir Construction Management Inc are the firms of record for this General Contractor/Construction Manager (GC/CM) project.

Ato Apiafi Architects PLLC (AAA) was a subconsultant to Vanir. AAA’s successful collaboration with the GC/CM team culminated to a successful project.

Additional K-12 Schools Projects:

 

BELLEVUE SCHOOL DISTRICT

  • Bellevue High School
  • Enatai Elementary School
  • Newport High School
  • Odle Middle School
  • Somerset Elementary School

 

EVERETT SCHOOL DISTRICT

  • Athletic Facilities Bldg.

 

SEATTLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS

  • John Marshall High School
  • John Muir Elementary School
  • Laurelhurst Elementary School
  • Leschi Elementary School
  • Lincoln High School

 

TACOMA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

  • Baker Middle School
  • Delong Elementary School
  • Edison Elementary School
  • Lincoln High School
  • Oakland High School

Princeton University
LOUIS MARX JR. ‘53 HALL
Princeton, NJ

KMW Architecture is the firm of record for this project. This is a 16,000 SF addition to the 1879 philosophy department hall.
Ato Apiafi’s roles and responsibilities as a member of the architectural team were miscellaneous.

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University of Washington

MAGNUSON HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER

Roof Replacement Feasibility Study

Seattle, WA

Ato Apiafi Architects PLLC is the firm of record for this pre-design / feasibility study project. 26 roofs identified by the university were surveyed and documented. The deliverable was a comprehensive report regarding the condition of all roofing system materials; including drains, scuppers, parapet walls, copings, penthouse walls, curbs, fall restraints, etc.

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Community

Seattle Parks & Recreation
ADA COMPLIANCE UPGRADES
Delridge Community Center
Seattle, WA

Ato Apiafi Architects PLLC (AAA) was the firm of record for this ADA project.
The Seattle Parks and Recreation (SP&R) commissioned AAA for a comprehensive Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) survey, document findings, and follow through with ADA compliant design and construction after the United States Department of Justice mandated SP&R to bring this facility and lots of similar community centers to ADA compliance.
All accessible routes and public spaces, including restrooms, were made ADA compliant.

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Additional Community Projects:

 

SEATTLE PARKS & RECREATION

  • Garfield Community Center
  • Meadowbrook Community Center

 

SEATTLE PUBLIC UTILITIES

  • Tolt Water Purification Building
  • Lake Youngs Water Purification Building

Private

SICHUAN CUISINE RESTAURANT
Redmond, WA

Ato Apiafi Architects PLLC is the firm of record for this 1860 SF Tenant Improvements adaptive reuse project.