Motionspace Architecture + Design PLLC

What Motionspace Architecture + Design PLLC does

Motionspace Architecture + Design PLLC is a privately held, founder-owned Professional Limited Liability Company headquartered at 3104 Western Avenue #107 in Seattle, Washington, founded in 2006 by Nazim Nice. The firm provides full-service architectural design for residential new construction, additions, remodels, and small commercial projects (daycares, schools, restaurants, office tenant improvements, accessibility upgrades) across the Seattle metropolitan area and broader Pacific Northwest. It has completed nearly 500 projects over roughly two decades and is recognized for expertise on challenging Pacific Northwest sites including steep slopes, wetlands, waterfront, landslide-prone areas, settlement-prone parcels, and abandoned landfills. The firm also pursues sustainable, high-performance design — Built Green 4 and 5 Star certifications, passive house standards, solar integration, and aging-in-place features — and has been named to Expertise.com's Best Architects in Seattle list for three consecutive years (2023–2025), with a 1st Place 2025 REX/T-REX Award for the Sugi Ban project.

The firm operates a BIM-first technology workflow built on Autodesk Revit, augmented by 3D Point Cloud Scanning for as-built capture on remodels and additions, BIM-integrated solar and lighting analysis tied to precise project geolocation, 3D visualization rendered directly from BIM models for client communication, and Bluebeam for consultant coordination. The team of 6–9 includes two LEED AP-certified architects, a registered project manager, and two project designers, supported by an external bench of general contractors (Alair, Instyle Homes, Signature Custom Homes, Chapman Constructions, Bantam Builders, Roberts Group) and interior/landscape collaborators engaged project-by-project. Nazim Nice's appointment to the City of Mercer Island Planning Commission (2025–2029) further embeds the firm in regional land-use decision-making.

The business model is project-based professional services: fees are custom-quoted per engagement and billed across the standard architectural phases — feasibility/schematic design, design development, permitting, construction documentation, and construction administration. GTM is sales-led and direct, anchored by a free 1-hour virtual consultation that qualifies prospects before engagement. The primary customer segments are individual homeowners seeking custom homes, additions, ADUs/DADUs, and remodels, plus a smaller base of property developers (multifamily/triplex) and small commercial operators. Marketing is digital-first via the firm's website, SEO, Houzz portfolio, and earned media (Seattle Magazine, Gray Magazine, Architectural West, AJ Madison, Home Builder Digest, Impressive Interior Design, The Seattle Times). The firm is bootstrapped with no institutional funding, parent company, or public listing.

Name

Motionspace Architecture + Design PLLC

Legal name

Motionspace Architecture + Design PLLC

Website

https://motion-space.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Motionspace Architecture + Design PLLC is a Seattle-based, founder-owned architecture firm founded in 2006 that delivers sustainable, high-performance architectural design for residential and small commercial projects across the Pacific Northwest, specializing in challenging sites and serving homeowners, property developers, and small commercial operators via a BIM-first workflow.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Services

NAICS

Architectural Services (541310), Architectural Services (54131)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520)

akta.pro primary industry

Space Planning & Workplace Design (BPAHAKAI)

Keywords

• Residential architecture services
• Commercial architectural design
• Sustainable building design
• Building information modeling
• High-performance construction

Headquarters

HQ city

Seattle

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Architectural Design Services: Full-service architectural design for residential new construction, additions, remodels, and small commercial projects. Revenue generated through project-based design fees covering feasibility, schematic design, design development, permit acquisition, construction documentation, and construction administration.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Motionspace Architecture + Design PLLC is a Seattle-based architecture firm founded in 2006 that provides full architectural design services for residential new construction, additions, remodels, and small commercial projects such as daycares, schools, and office tenant improvements. The firm uses a BIM-first workflow with Revit, 3D point cloud scanning, visualization, and lighting analysis to deliver sustainable, high-performance buildings tailored to Pacific Northwest climate conditions. Services are offered on a project basis to homeowners, property developers, and small commercial clients across the region.

Product overview

Motionspace Architecture + Design PLLC is a Seattle-based architecture and design firm established in 2006, offering comprehensive architectural services for residential and commercial projects. The firm provides a unified suite of services including architecture and design, new construction, additions and remodels, and commercial/mixed-use projects. Their technology portfolio includes 3D Point Cloud Scanning, Building Information Modeling (BIM) using Revit, 3D Visualization, Lighting Analysis, and Bluebeam collaboration tools. With nearly 500 completed projects, the firm specializes in sustainable, high-performance designs that harmonize with the Pacific Northwest context, site, and environment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Architecture and Design Services Comprehensive architectural design services covering concept, design development, construction documentation, and construction administration for residential and small commercial projects in the Pacific Northwest.
• New Construction Architectural design services for new residential ground-up construction projects, including custom homes and new dwellings in the Pacific Northwest.
• Additions and Remodels Architectural design services for residential additions and remodels, including home expansions, reconfigurations, and major renovations for Pacific Northwest homeowners.
• Commercial and Mixed Use Architectural design services for small commercial projects including daycares, schools, office buildings, tenant improvements, and mixed-use buildings.

Quantifiable outcome

• Built Green 4 and 5 star certification achieved on triplex development
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Alair (Kirkland)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAlair is listed as the contractor for the Shingles in Seattle project. Motionspace provides architectural design while Alair handles construction execution as the general contractor.
• Instyle Homes LLCminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInstyle Homes LLC is identified as the contractor for the Slim not Shady project in Kirkland, Washington.
• Signature Custom HomesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSignature Custom Homes serves as general contractor for the Trend & Tradition Triplex project on Capitol Hill.
• Francine DayminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrancine Day collaborated on landscape design for the Capitol Hill triplex to meet Seattle's Green Factor requirements with drought-tolerant plantings.
• Cindy AppleminorOthersCindy Apple is listed as a collaborator on the Trend & Tradition Triplex project.
• Chapman ConstructionsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChapman Constructions is the contractor for the Capitol Carriage remodel project in Seattle.
• Bantam BuildersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBantam Builders is the general contractor for the City Meets Country project in Seattle's Queen Anne neighborhood.
• Kathleen GlossaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKathleen Glossa (Swivel Interiors) collaborated on interior design for the City Meets Country remodel project.
• Andrew GiammarcominorOthersAndrew Giammarco is listed as a collaborator on the City Meets Country project.
• Roberts GroupminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRoberts Group serves as the contractor for the Grande Dame Capitol Hill renovation project.
• Sheila MaydenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSheila Mayden (interior designer) collaborated with Motionspace on interior design for the Shingles in Seattle project.
• Life N Light PhotographyminorOthersLife N Light is the photographer for multiple projects including Shingles in Seattle and Tempting Timber.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Wittman Estes: Pacific Northwest architecture and design practice with a strong residential portfolio emphasizing modern, sustainable, and site-responsive design. Comparable on PNW geographic focus, residential and remodel emphasis, and sustainability positioning.
• Board & Vellum: Seattle architecture and design studio focused on residential remodels, additions, and custom homes for homeowners in the Pacific Northwest. Directly comparable on customer base (Seattle homeowners), service mix (new construction, additions, remodels), and firm size.
• SkB Architects: Seattle architecture firm with deep residential, multifamily, and commercial tenant improvement work. Directly comparable on Pacific Northwest focus, owner-developer client base, and residential architecture practice.
• Bailes | Scott Architecture: Seattle-area architecture studio focused on residential new construction, additions, and remodels for private clients. Directly comparable on homeowner clientele, residential service mix, and Seattle metro geography.
• SHED Architecture & Design: Seattle-based architecture firm specializing in residential, remodel, and small commercial projects with a craft- and sustainability-driven aesthetic. Comparable on geographic focus, residential + small commercial mix, and small-team boutique model.
• Sundberg Kennedy Ly-Au Architects: Seattle residential and small commercial architecture firm with expertise in custom homes, remodels, and additions in the Pacific Northwest. Comparable on customer segment (private homeowners), service mix, and regional focus.

Broad incumbents

• Miller Hull Partnership: Established Seattle architecture firm known for civic, educational, and residential work with a sustainability lens. Comparable because of shared Pacific Northwest footprint, focus on high-performance/sustainable design, and residential expertise.
• Mithun: Seattle-headquartered design firm with architecture, interiors, and landscape practices serving mixed-use, multifamily, and community clients. Comparable because both are Seattle-based, sustainability-oriented, and active in residential and multifamily development work.
• Hacker Architects: Portland-based architecture firm with a long-standing reputation for residential and multifamily design in the Pacific Northwest. Comparable on regional focus, residential expertise, and sustainability orientation; operates at a larger scale.
• Olson Kundig: Iconic Seattle-based architecture and design firm with a global residential and hospitality portfolio. Comparable because both serve high-end Pacific Northwest residential clients with a strong design identity, though Olson Kundig operates at far greater scale and geographic reach.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/motionspacearch
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/motionspace-architecture-design-pllc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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