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Our Proc[us]: Phase 03 – Real-ize The Real-ize phase is where the vision for your space begins to take shape. Once we reach this stage, construction is underway, marking an exciting step in the proc[us]. At Uptic Studios, we collaborate closely with contractors to ensure that every detail of the design is executed to perfection.…

Exciting news! Last year, Uptic Studios was honored to be voted Best Architect in the Inlander’s “Best of the Inland Northwest” readers poll, and it’s all thanks to your incredible support. We strive to bring innovative design, community-driven solutions, and a passion for excellence to every project we undertake. This year, we’re asking for your…

As the year comes to a close, we at want to take a moment to express our gratitude. This holiday season, we’re celebrating the connections, milestones, and moments that have made 2024 unforgettable. We invite you to join us in reflecting on these moments and looking ahead to 2025 with optimism and joy. Share your…

As we enter this season of gratitude, we want to take a moment to express our sincere appreciation for your support and partnership. We are grateful to have you as part of our community, and in the spirit of this season, we’d like to share some updates about what’s happening here at Uptic Studios. Our…

October at Uptic Studios At Uptic Studios, we see every project as a collaborative effort based on trust and shared goals. Our aim is to build meaningful connections that elevate your experience, fully involving you in our proc[us]—a deliberate approach that places your vision at the center of every phase. Our team consists of three…

Sean Walsh, Culture Wrangler, Shae Fanning, Marketing and Communications Director, and Elle Collins, Architectural Designer I, were recently nominated to attend Gonzaga University’s Resiliency Academy. They dedicated five months to this intensive program, focusing on sustainability matters on a global scale, national scale, within the state of Washington, and right here in their home of…

We are thrilled to announce the addition of two incredibly talented architects to the Uptic Studios team: Cody Rathbun and Kevin McKee. As seasoned professionals with a wealth of diverse experience, Cody and Kevin are poised to make a significant impact on our team and clients alike. Their commitment to innovative and thoughtful design, coupled…

We are thrilled to announce that Uptic Studios has recently been featured in Mountain Living Magazine, a publication that celebrates the best of architecture, home design, interiors, and mountain destinations. The magazine, which can be found throughout the region and has national exposure, showcased our Saddle Mountain Project in an article titled “Hilltop Home Brings…

We are thrilled to announce that Uptic Studios founders and principals Matthew and Julie Collins recently recorded our firm’s first-ever podcast with Doyle Wheeler, the founder of the Behind the Seen Podcast. During the podcast, Matthew and Julie shared their experiences in building Uptic Studios into the successful architecture and design firm that it is…

Happy Spring and welcome back to coffee talks with Sean! I would like to introduce to you one of our more experienced designers, Taylor Stevens. Taylor is Spokane born and raised and received both his undergraduate degree from University of Montana and Master’s degree from the University of Oregon. He is an accomplished architectural designer…