Fivedot is a collaborative architecture and design firm based in Seattle.
We believe that architecture is a backdrop to life and can set the stage for great things to happen. We see each project as an opportunity for collaborative on and we work closely with our clients to give form to their ideas. Sustainability is woven throughout our approach and is considered from the beginning of each project. We strive to provide effective and thoughtful design solutions to today’s complicated challenges.
Our Projects range from homes and cabins to institutional work such as educational facilities, libraries and community health clinics. Fivedot has worked on projects in over 10 countries and on three continents ranging from single family homes to villages for 150 families.
We believe in the power of architecture for positive change. Fivedot has been providing innovative and community focused architectural solutions to municipalities and global non profits since 2006. With extensive experience in community engagement, we specialize in helping businesses, governments and non-government organizations work with their communities to create spaces that make lasting impacts.
Fivedot began as a design/build firm. We built what we designed. While we no longer perform contracting services, our background in the building trades gives us a unique architectural perspective. We pride ourselves on designing projects that can be built and on successful collaborations with contractors. We work with homeowners, institutions and municipalities to create well crafted, elegant spaces
Sharon Khosla
Sharon joined Fivedot as a partner after working for over 15 years on Public Civic/ Institutional and Non Profit Healthcare projects in and around Seattle. She is a passionate community advocate and currently sits on the Central design review board.
Education: Masters of Architecture: University of Washington , Bachelor of Arts in Architecture: Lehigh University
Stephanie Ingram
Stephanie Ingram is a licensed architect with a diverse background in design/build and public interest design. Stephanie has worked on projects of many types and scale, including museum and public facility design, residential design/build and community-based village planning with rural communities in Central America.
Education: Masters of Architecture: University of Washington, Bachelor of Science in Architecture: University of Virginia
Geoff Piper
Geoff is a registered architect in the state of Washington and has over 15 years of professional experience as both a designer and a builder. Geoff is always trying to break down the perception of architecture as a luxury and working to make good design accessible to all.
Education: Masters of Architecture: University of Washington, Bachelor of Arts in Architecture & Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering: Lehigh University
Awards & Publications
Rise - Lessons Learned From an Early Adopter of Sustainable Home Design
Atomic Kitchens - Custom Creations
Best of Houzz 2016
Best of Houzz 2014
Design Affects - 15 Social impact designers reveal their career defining moment
Best of Houzz 2013
Houzz Kitchen of the Week
October 2012 Residential Architect Magazine
March April 2009 Residential Architect
Seattle Times - The Global Studio builds social responsibility from the grass roots up
Winter 2008/09 AIA Seattle Forum Magazine Volume 1 No. 3
September 9, 2008 King5 News
June 2008 PBS Frontline: India: Design Like You Give a Damn
June 25, 2007 Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce
AIA Seattle Honor Awards - Citation