5 Questions for Tom Maul, Architect

Describe your perfect client:
Knows what they want programmatically and lets us do our stuff formally and volumetrically.

What is your passion?
Being experimental. Being in relationship. But not necessarily experimental relationships.

Where are you from?
Joyzee (Translation—New Jersey)

What was your favorite job?
Catering. There’s something very architectural about cooking and planning for an event.

Tell us something no one knows about you:
hmmmm…

See Tom Maul's work HERE.

Photo: Top row and bottom right--Tom Maul's house. Bottom left: Tom Maul.  Bottom center: Tom Maul Jr. and Michael Drumheller.

Michelle Linden--architect. Atelier A+D llc

My perfect client is someone who appreciates good design and is willing to take a chance. Maybe they read Dwell magazine or have their own crafty or artistic hobbies. Budget isn’t a big concern for me, as I feel we all deserve great design, no matter our budget. But, ideally I’d love to work with clients who are willing to take a chance on design. Clients who are willing to embrace new materials or think about spaces in a different way are the most exciting. Involved and excited clients help make the best projects.
I’m passionate about architecture and design. That might sound clichéd, but it’s true. I love my job and feel very lucky to do it every day. I can’t help but walk into a new space and think about what I love, what I hate, and how I’d change it. And I have an unhealthy obsession with modern furniture. I can appreciate a lot of different styles, but whenever I see super modern furniture, I can’t help but want to touch it (and sit on it if appropriate!).
I’ve been living in Seattle for about 6 years now… and I came here by way of Honolulu, a brief stint in the Netherlands, Chicago, and Gloucester Massachusetts. Gloucester is my hometown and I love going back – especially in the summer. I love the beach and that is one thing we really don’t have here in Seattle.
My favorite job or project? My favorite job besides the one I currently have would have to be my time spent as a beer cart girl on a golf course. After graduating from high school I was lucky enough to get a job spending my days outside in the sunshine selling beer and sodas on our local golf course. I got to know all of the members, so my time spent sunning myself was punctuated by great conversation (and tips!).
My favorite project is one I’m currently working on for a family building a home on Lake Chelan. They have great taste and are a lot of fun to be around, so it is a pleasure to work together to build their dream home.
Something we don't know about you: I spent two weeks at an all-girls architecture camp when I was 12. I told you I was passionate about architecture and design… and I have been for a long time!

Check out Michelle's blog and website.

5 Questions for Leah Martin, Architect. Seattle, WA.

Describe your perfect client:
Someone who's excited about learning and is willing to

think outside of any pre-conceptions they may have had

about their home. Someone who has enthusiasm for design.

And someone who’s willing to go to a place that may have

intimidated them before the design process began.

What is your passion?
Design in all forms; built, natural, graphic, you name it.

Where are you from?
The boondocks - Canton, CT

What was your favorite job?
A new home on the east side; amazing client, rock star contractor,

complicated site, really satisfying outcome.

Tell us something no one knows about you:
I used to wear a Boston Red Sox batters helmet all day, around town

when I was little. I wanted to be the first professional chick baseball

player. Still have the helmet!