Brandon Crain is a generalist architect whose experience spans private residences, public projects, and art installations. His extensive background in both design and construction has shaped his conviction that architecture requires full engagement from inception to completion.

Brandon Crain
Associate | AIA, NCARB, LEED GA
This involvement ensures a deep understanding of the client’s needs and the project’s context, ultimately elevating its vision. His work, regardless of scale or type, is characterized by a rigorous simplicity and a “hands-on” sensibility, resulting in timeless and technically innovative designs.
Brandon frequently returns to a quote by American artist Gordon Matta-Clark as a touchstone for his approach to design: “Here is what we have to offer you in its most elaborate form—confusion guided by a clear sense of purpose.”
Projects
Education
Bachelor of Architecture, University of Kansas
DIS Study Abroad Program, University of Copenhagen
Awards
NAIOP Washington State Chapter Night of the Stars Awards, Judges’ Choice: Best in Class Development, The Jack, 2023
AIA Washington Council Civic Design Awards, Citation Award, Seattle Office of Arts & Culture, 2020
AIA Seattle Design Awards, Honorable Mention, Seattle Office of Arts & Culture, 2019
AIA Seattle Design Awards, Young Voices Selection, Seattle Office of Arts & Culture, 2019