Principal/owner Mark Olthoff is an explorer in both life and design. With a strong foundation in residential architecture, he distills the core needs of clients, sites, and programs, guiding projects from concept to completion. His client-centered approach demystifies the design process, translating client desires into tailored designs that not only meet but also anticipate their needs.
In my work, I’ve always been driven to explore the edges and to exploit the uniqueness of every project.
Mark Olthoff
Principal / Owner | AIA, LEED AP
Lectures & Juries
Washington State University Undergraduate Theory Course Lecture, 2021
AIA Seattle Housing Forum, Planning Task Force and Discussion Moderator, 2016
Lecture at Frog Design, Seattle Office, 2015
Education
Master of Architecture, University of Washington
Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Awards
2024
Architectural Digest’s AD100 list, Olson Kundig
Ocean Home Magazine, Top 50 Coastal Architects, Olson Kundig
2022
LIV Hospitality Design Awards, Architecture – Living Space, Condominium Category Winner, 8899 Beverly Boulevard
LIV Hospitality Design Awards, Architecture – Living Space, North America Category Winner, 8899 Beverly Boulevard
LIV Hospitality Design Awards, Interior Design – Living Space, Condominium Category Winner, 8899 Beverly Boulevard
LIV Hospitality Design Awards, Interior Design – Living Space, North America Category Winner, 8899 Beverly Boulevard
2017
Chicago Athenaeum, American Architecture Awards, American Architecture Award, Charles Smith Wines Jet City
2016
Chicago Athenaeum, American Architecture Awards, American Architecture Award, Pole Pass Retreat
Architzer A+ Awards, Charles Smith Wines Jet City
2015
AIA National Housing Awards, Studhorse
AIA Seattle Honor Awards, Commendation, Tansu House
2014
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Illinois School of Architecture, Francis J. Plym Traveling Fellow