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GOOD DESIGN IS ALSO GOOD BUSINESS.

upward is a Seattle-based Architecture
and Interior Design collaborative.

We're creative problem solvers and
strategic thinkers who contribute
design, business acumen and technical
proficiency in equal measure.

Westland Rackhouses

Westland Rackhouses

Skagit Valley
Burlington, WA

Lakeside Restaurant

Lakeside Restaurant

Lake Union Piers, Seattle, WA

Double Canyon Winery

Double Canyon Winery

West Richland, WA

Red Mountain Winery

Red Mountain Winery

Eastern Washington

Abbott Construction

Abbott Construction

Seattle, WA

Fauntleroy Park Residence

Fauntleroy Park Residence

West Seattle, WA

7200 Woodlawn

7200 Woodlawn

Seattle, WA

PaintSmith

PaintSmith

Georgetown Neighborhood
Seattle, WA

Pain Science Physical Therapy

Pain Science Physical Therapy

Burien, WA

Sumner Plaza & Chuck’s Donuts

Sumner Plaza & Chuck’s Donuts

Sumner, WA

High Trek Adventures

High Trek Adventures

Everett, WA

Cedar River Bluff Residence

Renton Highlands, WA

Westland Distillery

Westland Distillery

Single Malt Whiskey Distillery
Seattle, WA

Yavapai Cabin

Yavapai Cabin

Walker, AZ

Scratch Distillery

Scratch Distillery

Edmonds, WA

Georgetown Distillery & Restaurant

Georgetown Distillery & Restaurant

Seattle, WA

Dumas Bay Residence

Dumas Bay Residence

Federal Way, WA

Distillery Campus

Distillery Campus

Uptown Espresso

Uptown Espresso

SeaTac Airport

Estates Tasting Room

Estates Tasting Room

Pioneer Square - Seattle, WA

Wasabi Bistro

Wasabi Bistro

SeaTac Airport

Starr Residence

Starr Residence

Seattle, WA

Olympic Place Residence

Olympic Place Residence

Queen Anne - Seattle, WA

Fulton Street Residence

Fulton Street Residence

Magnolia - Seattle, WA

Plenty of Swift

Plenty of Swift

SeaTac Airport

Community Health Clinic & Pharmacy

Community Health Clinic & Pharmacy

Key Center, WA

The French Bakery

The French Bakery

SeaTac Airport

Ward&Co

Ward&Co

Men's Grooming Retail Store
Seattle, WA

Bay Vista Condominiums

Bay Vista Condominiums

Seattle, WA

Continental House Condominiums

Continental House Condominiums

Common Area Renovations
Seattle, WA

Fairmount Park Residence

Fairmount Park Residence

West Seattle, WA

Tiger Mountain Viewpoint Shelter

Tiger Mountain Viewpoint Shelter

Issaquah, WA

Design Inc.

Design Inc.

International District - Seattle, WA

Pro Sales Inc.

Pro Sales Inc.

Stainless Steel Manufacturing
Puyallup, WA

Vaupell

Vaupell

Industrial Plastics Manufacturing
Seattle, WA

Silver Fir Ski Lodge

Summit at Snoqualmie, WA

Maple Leaf Residence

Maple Leaf Residence

Seattle, WA

Granite Creek Cabin

Granite Creek Cabin

Cle Elum, WA

Boston Street Residence

Boston Street Residence

Magnolia - Seattle, WA

Nicon McGraw Building

Nicon McGraw Building

Facade Renovation
Queen Anne - Seattle, WA

Wasabi Sushi & Izakaya

Wasabi Sushi & Izakaya

SeaTac Airport

Historic Seattle Fire Station

Historic Seattle Fire Station

Property Respositioning
Pioneer Square - Seattle, WA

DO GOOD WORK. FOR GOOD PEOPLE.

 

PREVIOUS CLIENTS

What Our Clients and Colleagues Are Saying

Janet StarrHomeowner

I recommend Mark Ward as an exemplary architect, one who works well with a team. Mark brought his creativity, knowledge and experience to this project. It was his kindness, warmth and easy-to-be-with style that led to a great collaboration and a close relationship, a person we are delighted to recommend as a professional, and one we call a friend.

Taylor KnightCrimson Wine Group

Mark was a true pleasure to work with on The Estates Wine Room. This was a unique project for Crimson Wine Group, a jump into a business concept and city where we had very little prior experience. Mark was a thoughtful partner from the beginning, and guided our constantly-evolving team through every step of the process, always with our objectives and vision in mind. We were extremely pleased with the ultimate result - a tasting room and retail space that is uniquely striking and communicated our brand values - a place where we are proud to showcase our wines.

Gabriel QuijadaSchuchart Construction/Dow

A remodel we recently completed with Upward is an example of just how successful a project can be when the client, architect and contractor really work together as a team. Mark's design talent speaks for itself, but he is also a good steward of his client's investment. He makes a persuasive case when the best materials and craftsmanship are truly valuable, and with those resources he has the skill and experience to create beautiful spaces and atmospheres. He guides the team, effectively throughout both the design and construction process, and the result is something everyone can be proud of.

Kim and Bryan KarrickScratch Distillery

We knew after the first meeting with Mark's team that this was a group of people that could understand what our company was about and what we hopes to convey with our architectural design - as an extension of our brand. Mark navigated regulatory concerns, led planning efforts of our various systems, and organized our interviewing and bid negotiating process with our contractor. We found the right company for our project - and we're so happy to recommend Mark Ward for all of your design, architectural and project management needs.