• Pre-Construction
    Balance of design, program, schedule, and cost.
  • Sustainability
    A practical, value oriented, big picture approach
    to being responsible for our impact on the greater
    Puget Sound environment.
  • Quality
    Clear and Simple Standards of Execution /
    Accountability Through-Out / Reputation for
    Performance
  • Serious About Safety
    Priority Number One / Well Trained / Alert &
    Proactive
  • Integrated Building Performance
    Capital Needs Assessment / Envelope Assessment /
    Energy Modeling / Energy Auditing / Life-Cycle
    Cost Analysis / MEP Systems Analysis / Financial
    Management

Featured Projects

Temple De Hirsch Sinai

This new 35,000 sf church project in Bellevue was challenging in two ways: The design had to meet a predetermined construction budget. The chosen site narrowly restricted the options for design… read more →

Temple De Hirsch Sinai

Byrd Barr Place

Seismic retrofit and renovation of the historic City of Seattle Fire Station #23 for Byrd Barr Place's food bank, community space, and offices. read more →

Byrd Barr Place

University Congregational UCC

Built in 1952 in the heart of Seattle’s University District, UCUCC’s facility serves both as a church and as a tool for mission and outreach. The building includes a large sanctuary, a chapel, sev… read more →

University Congregational UCC

Client Testimonials

The Rafn Team on the Cambridge Apartments Renovation project is truly one of the best project teams I have had the pleasure of working with in my entire career. I most appreciate their clear and timely communication, collaborative and proactive approach to problem solving, and the fact that they always have the client’s best interested in mind. I couldn’t have hand picked a better team for such a challenging and complex renovation project!

Rob Born
Bellwether Housing

The care that Rafn brought to this work clearly shows their commitment to customer service, to historic renovations and to affordable housing. They worked closely with the entire project team to both preserve the building and to make sure that the future residents needs were met.

Pam Derry
Tonkin Architecture