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Architects and modern preservationists, Studio TJP is committed to architecture as a craft.
07/06/2026
Check out our new blog post, linking you to our interview with .modernism and to our new portfolio featuring Howard's update of a Ralph Anderson designed home.
US Modernist Radio Howard and Ellen talked with George Smart of US Modernist Radio for the July 6th, 2026 episode. It was perfect timing, as we just published the portfolio of Howard's update of a Ralph Anderson house. Listen to the show to find out more about how we work with our clients. Check out the portfolio for....
love It is and principal đź’— his this video shows his daily bike commute
Our long time clients are starting phase 2 of their master plan in Phase 1 remodeled the kitchen, dining, living and entry. This phase is the bedrooms, bathrooms, and multipurpose lower level.
04/04/2026
Same house, three different personalities. 🎨 🏡
Principal architect, uses watercolors to help clients explore how a new front porch or a fresh palette can refresh their home’s character.
Which vision speaks to you? Vote in our poll and tell us why in the comments! 👇
03/26/2026
Beauty is in the details. The materials, fittings, and skilled craftspeople behind custom design are what give a home its character. From natural stone to custom millwork to hand-crafted stained glass—each choice is an opportunity to reflect your personality and create your distinctive home.
Photos: 1,2: Katherine Buker
Photos: 3, 4 Michael Clifford
This compact two-bedroom home in Fauntleroy brings together performance, durability, and inclusive design through a refined material palette and high-efficiency construction—earning Future Shack People’s Choice recognition from AIA.
Designed for a 2-unit residence for a father and daughter, it features a main-level ADU and universal design principles throughout for accessibility and long-term adaptability.
From insulated concrete forms and SIP construction to triple-glazed low-E windows, every detail supports a high-performance envelope. Paired with ENERGY STAR appliances, low-VOC finishes, stormwater capture, and rooftop solar readiness, the home is built for both resilience and the future.
Photo: Jim Houston + Mike Penney
Travel naturally comes with a sketchbook for Ellen Mirro, Principal at Studio TJP in Seattle. She recently escaped for a getaway in Cabo San Lucas. While there, she painted plein air watercolors that capture light, texture, and place — a slower, more observant way of seeing than a camera allows.
The habit traces back to her mother's encouragement and training, from study abroad in Rome to plein air drawing in the master’s program at the University of Washington, where sketching on site was foundational. For her, drawing isn’t just documentation — it’s careful observation needed to draw and paint and a way to better understand the world around her.
02/27/2026
Tip of the Day: Design with Sustainable Waterproofing in Mind
Great bathroom design balances performance and beauty. One of our favorite sustainable solutions is Moroccan Tadelakt — a centuries-old lime plaster finish we featured in our View Ridge home remodel.
Hand-applied and polished with olive oil soap, it creates a seamless, grout-free surface that’s naturally waterproof, low-maintenance, and breathable. The result: a soft, sculptural finish that feels timeless, spa-like, and effortlessly elegant.
Proof that the most durable materials can also be the most beautiful.
Photo: Jim Houston
01/28/2026
Studio TJP Principal Howard L. Miller brings the same precision and patience he’s known for in architecture to the art of bonsai—and his work is getting attention! One of his Chinese Elm bonsai has been selected for the “Winter Silhouettes” show at Garden, on view January 31 & February 1.
The elm is more than thirty years old and has been in training for about 20 years. It is presented in a classic Chinese pot, accompanied by bamboo grass and a striking suiseki figure stone from the collection of Edd Kuehn, who also provided the display tables and dai.
A quiet, masterful composition—where architecture, nature, and time converge.
01/23/2026
Light is everything in our designs. In this historic Madison Heights Bungalow, you'll find a thoughtfully designed sunroom that expands the living space and brings the outdoors in! This makes days feel bright and warm —even on a chilly ones like today in the Pacific Northwest.
Photo: Jim Houston
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