Updated: Dec 15, 2025
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11671 SE 1st St, Bellevue, WA, 98005
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Medici Architects
Established in 1989 by Principal Architect Emily Dovey Buchwalter, AIA, Medici Architects has become synonymous with quality architectural design and planning services.
Our firm offers a comprehensive range of services, including custom architectural design, speculative house design, feasibility, due diligence, site planning, interior design, tenant improvements, building permit submittals, and construction administration services.
We pride ourselves on our ability to cater to a diverse clientele and adapt to various architectural styles, from traditional to modern. Our approach is flexible, allowing us to create unique designs tailored to the specific needs and preferences of each client.
At Medici Architects, client satisfaction is our top priority. We strive to understand our clients’ goals, project requirements, and budget constraints to deliver solutions that meet their expectations. Our collaborative process ensures that clients are involved every step of the way, resulting in spaces that are both functional and inspiring.
With a focus on innovation and creativity, Medici Architects remains dedicated to providing exceptional architectural services that stand the test of time.
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Their BuildZoom score of 0 does not rank in the top 50% of Washington contractors.
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Phone Number: (425) 453-9298
Address: 11671 SE 1st St, Bellevue, WA 98005
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Activity
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4 projects
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2025 |
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3 projects
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2024 |
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2 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Medici Architects has worked on at least
9.0 projects over the past 3 years.
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This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
Experience
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4 projects
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New Constructions |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that Medici Architects mostly works on
new construction
projects.
Pricing
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1 project
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< $5k |
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4 projects
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$20k-$50k |
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2 projects
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$100k-$250k |
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1 project
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$250k-$500k |
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1 project
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$500k-$1mil |
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1 project
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$1mil+ |
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Commercial tenant improvement for suites 110 and 115 - 2021 ibc - 5/15/2025: revision: alteration of accessible parking door modifications & fire rated corridor. change of occupancy from b to a-2 - eastside business park event center - removal of partition walls to create an open plan events center. - suite 110 remodel are = 3251 sf - suite 115 remodel are = 984 sf - total area of con... see more
Valuation:
$183,184
Permit #:
BLDG-2024-05958
Status:
issued
Fee:
$6,837
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Rnew – taltree – lot 4 – 2018 irc - construction of a new 3 story garage left alignment fire sprinkled single-family residence including 3255sf of dwelling area a 421sf garage and a 214sf covered deck. total area of construction = 3890sf
Valuation:
$426,505
Permit #:
BLDG-2023-01018
Status:
expired
Fee:
$4,655
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Benedetti sfr- construct 187 sq ft 2nd story deck and remodel interior. basement: remove wall and create kitchenette and new mechanical room where laundry room was. reconstruct stairs and create new laundry room. create new bedroom in garage area and reconfigure existing bathroom. replace 2 slider headers and a new man door. main floor: new slider header create new pantry and reconfig... see more
Valuation:
$150,000
Permit #:
B24005967
Status:
issued
Fee:
$5,218
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Rnew infill – home project 374 llc infill – mn# 374 – 2018 irc - construction of a new 2 story garage right fire sprinkled single-family residence including 4490 sf of dwelling area a 770 sf garage a 33 sf covered entry porch a 35 sf uncovered balcony and a 200 sf covered deck. total area of construction = 5528 sf
Valuation:
$595,576
Permit #:
BLDG-2022-04781
Status:
final
Fee:
$12,557
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Radd - paulovich residence - 2018 irc - 1, 175 sf addition and 1, 021 sf remodel. first level: remove walls on first level to create open kitchen living and dining. addition walls to create new office bathroom and closet. remove exterior wall to alter entry door 10 sf removed. addition 112 sf covered entry porch. remove 130 sf covered rear deck and addition 130 sf uncovered deck in sa... see more
Valuation:
$216,956
Permit #:
BLDG-2021-05182
Status:
final
Fee:
$3,954
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Expedited commercial tenant improvement - 2018 ibc - eastside business park - conversion of two storage rooms into two bathrooms to contain two toilets and two sinks addition to the existing bathrooms. total area of construction = 277sf
Valuation:
$35,672
Permit #:
BLDG-2024-01283
Status:
issued
Fee:
$2,535
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Rnew – 2015 irc - houser residence – a19 089 - construction of a new 2 story + basement garage right fire sprinkled single-family residence with basement level adu including 4, 506 sf of dwelling area (including 780 sf adu) a 723 sf garage a 265 sf unconditioned shop a 467 sf covered deck and a 245 sf un-covered deck. total area of construction = 6, 206 sf. *demo-2020-02831 and curren... see more
Valuation:
$629,408
Permit #:
BLDG-2020-01736
Status:
final
Fee:
$14,382
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Commercial tenant improvement - 2018 ibc - raise the ceiling of performance room to a height of 12. remove existing ceiling grid and tile install new ceiling grid and tile and raise affected electrical conduits existing lighting sprinkler heads exit sign and hvac. total area of construction = 1823 sf
Valuation:
$76,761
Permit #:
BLDG-2022-00557
Status:
final
Fee:
$2,849
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Commercial extension alter - east side business park - ste 110 and 115 - 2018 ibc - demolition of interior partition walls and one panel of existing curtain wall system in ste 110 and construction of new walls and doors to create additional suite (ste 115). new exterior door in existing storefront system. includes new ada accessible ramp. total area of construction = 6390 sf
Valuation:
$50,000
Permit #:
BLDG-2021-06535
Status:
expired
Fee:
$2,638
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
2015 ibc - mf new - si five townhomes - construct new 5 unit townhome structure over structured parking. this includes 13 390sf of r-2 and 3 551 sf of s-2. total of 16 941 sf
Valuation:
$1,917,676
Permit #:
BLDG-2021-00484
Status:
issued
Fee:
$70,861
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Retaining wall - 2018 ibc - retaining wall along southern property line that slopes down with the finish grade. dimension of retaining wall are 102'l x 10 thick and has a varying height of 2 to 9'8 from top of wall to top of footing
Valuation:
$30,000
Permit #:
BLDG-2021-08562
Status:
expired
Fee:
$1,615
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Sewer repair permit. connect new garage to existing side sewer from wye near sewer stub
Valuation:
$0
Permit #:
SS24005991
Status:
issued
Fee:
$394
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Benedetti single family residence. construct 720 sq ft detached insulated 2-car garage with bathroom. existing garage to demolished
Valuation:
$46,692
Permit #:
B24005636
Status:
approved
Fee:
$2,472
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Civil site construction permit - short plat/binding site plan
2024-10-30
New 2-story single family residence replacing an existing 1-story single family residence frontage or (row) improvements proposed along with required utilities upgrades
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
SITE-2023-04891
Status:
expired
Fee:
$3,838
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Terminate water meter no. 43764562 5/8 residential demo-2020-02831
Valuation:
$629,408
Permit #:
WTR-2021-02793
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Demolish - demolition of existing single-family structure and all associated impervious surfaces - total sf 2, 400
Valuation:
$20,000
Permit #:
DEMO-2021-06708
Status:
final
Fee:
$978
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Establish use as and construct new single family residence per plan
Valuation:
$542,229
Permit #:
6691915-CN
Status:
issued
Fee:
$11,872
Permit Type:
New
Building Type:
Single family/duplex
Construct 2-story detached garage with accessory living quarters on upper level - includes bathroom wet bar den and storage - not to be used as dwelling space
Valuation:
$201,350
Permit #:
ADDC18-0619
Status:
complete
Fee:
$4,315
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Addition to existing single-family residence consisting of new lounge area with wetbar and bathroom on the north side and new two-story bedroom wing on the south side with two (2) new bedrooms bathrooms and laundry
Valuation:
$254,485
Permit #:
ADDC18-0282
Status:
Reviews In Process
Fee:
$1,501
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
No Description Available
Valuation:
$629,408
Permit #:
WTR-2021-03092
Status:
final
Fee:
$10,840
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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| License # | 601-760-423 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Washington |
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Permits
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Medici Architects Employees
EB
Ed Buchwalter
Principal Operations
LJ
Lauren Jones
Project Architect
MS
Matt Shannon
Managing Principal
MB
Ms. Emily Dovey Buchwalter
NR
Nicole Ramey
Principal Architect, Aia