our approach

Exceptional design emerges from exceptional collaboration.

We work closely with clients and builder teams on every project, listening carefully to understand what matters most and communicate clearly with everyone involved.

Designing a home is often a once-in-a-lifetime journey, and we're committed to creating a place that captures your vision, reflects your lifestyle, and embraces your site.

Our integrated team of architects, interior designers, and landscape designers brings together the essential perspectives to create a beautifully crafted home. This holistic approach simplifies the process: a unified team, a clear vision, brought to life seamlessly.

The process was highly enjoyable, as the designers collaborated with us and listened thoughtfully to our ideas. In general, if we brought a concept or slight change to them, they refined and elevated it. Our home is cohesive, elegant, and just what we wanted.

-Homeowner, Glasswing House

our areas of expertise

residential design

We design homes in harmony with the rhythms of their place and people. We listen closely to understand the lifestyles of our clients and tune in to the unique character of each site to shape homes that are beautiful, lasting, and personal. With three decades of residential design experience in the Pacific Northwest and beyond, we know the right questions to ask and paths to pursue to craft one-of-a-kind homes.

interior design

Interior design flows naturally from our architectural approach, which blurs the line between interior and exterior. We provide full-scope services from finish selection to furnishing and art curation. Our interiors team collaborates seamlessly alongside our architects as trusted partners. This integrated approach brings efficiency and ease to the design and construction process.

landscape design

We bring landscapes to light with the ethos that interior and outdoor environments are intrinsically linked. To create harmony between home and site, we select materials and plantings that complement the architecture and are native to the environment.

equestrian architecture

We partner with equestrians of all disciplines to create environments that keep horses happy and healthy. From compact, two-stall barns to expansive residential estate planning and design, we've developed a distinctive approach to equestrian design — one that's rooted in the Pacific Northwest environment yet adaptable to any region. With passionate, lifelong riders on our team, we understand equine care from the inside out.

navigating challenging sites

Zoning. Permitting. Steep terrain. We see opportunity where others might see obstacles and know what to look out for while planning and designing. From working with steeply sloped sites and waterfront properties to navigating nuanced building codes, we have extensive experience transforming challenging scenarios into lasting homes our clients love.

"From day one, McClellan Tellone demonstrated an incredible ability to listen and learn our lifestyle. They then provided a design concept that not only reflected our goals, but improved on our ideas in ways that we could never have imagined.

-Homeowner, Mercer Island Residence