Underwood & Associates

What Underwood & Associates does

Underwood & Associates is a privately held architectural services firm headquartered at 1005 4th Street, Anacortes, Washington, founded in 1973 by architect Mike Underwood. The firm delivers integrated architectural design and construction phase services — feasibility studies, master planning, space planning, schematic and design development, construction documentation, contractor hiring, and construction observation — to residential, commercial, civic, educational, healthcare, industrial, and aviation clients across Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and California. Project scale ranges from 144-square-foot residential additions to 100,000+ square-foot industrial and aviation facilities, including work for the City of Anacortes Police Department, Skagit Valley Family YMCA, Walla Walla University, and multiple manufacturing and aviation clients in the Pacific Northwest.

The firm's technical foundation rests on Autodesk Revit for Building Information Modeling, used for design coordination and documentation sharing among owners, consultants, and contractors. Service delivery follows a documented six-phase methodology supplemented by ancillary offerings such as owner's representation. No proprietary software, platform, or data assets are disclosed, and no AI/ML capabilities are evident in source material. The firm is structured as an LLC under founder Michael Underwood's ownership, with a visible professional staff of three named individuals (Michael Underwood, Jeremy McNett, Jill Underwood), all members of the American Institute of Architects and active in regional civic roles.

Revenue is generated through project-based professional service fees billed under a consultative, direct-engagement model; no pricing, contracts, or revenue figures are publicly disclosed. Customer acquisition is driven by community reputation, referrals, and long-term relationships — supported by pro bono work for Habitat for Humanity affiliates, Fidalgo DanceWorks, and Soroptimist International of Anacortes. The firm is not venture-backed, has no institutional investors, and operates without subsidiaries, acquisitions, or external funding events documented in available data.

Name

Underwood & Associates

Legal name

Underwood & Associates LLC

Website

https://underwoodarchitecture.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Underwood & Associates is a privately held Pacific Northwest architectural firm, founded 1973 and licensed in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and California, delivering integrated design and construction-phase services across residential, commercial, civic, industrial, healthcare, aviation, and educational projects using Revit BIM.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Services

NAICS

Architectural Services (541310)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Design-Build & Renovation-Integrated Builders (IMAFABAE)

Keywords

• Architectural design services
• Building information modeling
• Feasibility study consulting
• Master planning services
• Space planning services

Headquarters

HQ city

Anacortes

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Architectural Design Services: Full-service architectural firm providing comprehensive design and construction phase services from planning and feasibility studies through project completion and occupancy. Services billed on a project basis with integrated project team approach preferred.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Underwood & Associates is a Pacific Northwest architectural practice delivering comprehensive design and construction-phase services through a six-phase process that spans feasibility studies, programming, schematic design, design development, construction documentation, and construction administration. The firm provides standalone services in Feasibility Studies, Master Planning, Space Planning, and Client Representation, alongside full Architectural Design Services applied to commercial, residential, civic, industrial, medical, educational, and aviation projects across Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and California.

Product overview

Underwood & Associates is an architectural firm offering integrated design and construction phase services. The core offering consists of architectural design services organized into six phases (Programming, Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documentation, Contractor Hiring, and Construction), supplemented by specialized services including Feasibility Studies, Master Planning, Space Planning, and Client Representation. The firm utilizes Revit building information management and design software for project design and documentation. Services span residential, commercial, civic, educational, medical, industrial, and aviation project categories.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Architectural Design Services Comprehensive design and construction-phase services covering planning, feasibility, schematic design, design development, construction documentation, and contract administration for commercial, residential, civic, industrial, medical, educational, and aviation clients in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and California. Delivered via a six-phase process utilizing Revit BIM.
• Feasibility Studies Initial project assessment service that evaluates potential costs and benefits of a proposed project, supporting client decision-making before committing to full design.
• Master Planning Strategic planning and design service that combines site assessment, feasibility studies, and development regulations to provide a long-range plan for organizations with multi-phase or campus-scale construction needs.
• Space Planning Interior-focused planning service addressing pathway circulation, furniture placement, and equipment layout to ensure functional and efficient use of interior space.
• Client Representation Owner-representation service providing observation and reporting on the client's behalf throughout all project phases, ensuring the client's interests are protected from design through construction administration and occupancy.

Quantifiable outcome

• Successfully completed projects ranging from 144 SF additions to 100,000+ SF industrial facilities
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Habitat for Humanity (Skagit, Snohomish, Island counties)minorOthersThe firm provides pro bono architectural services to Habitat for Humanity affiliates in Skagit, Snohomish, and Island counties, supporting affordable housing construction in the community.
• DanceWorks (Fidalgo DanceWorks)minorOthersThe firm supports the local nonprofit ballet school through pro bono services, having completed a feasibility study for Fidalgo DanceWorks in 2011.
• Soroptimist InternationalminorOthersThe firm provides pro bono services to Soroptimist International of Anacortes, having completed a remodel and addition project for the service organization.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Olson Kundig: Seattle-based architectural firm known for high-end residential and commercial projects. Much larger than Underwood & Associates but competes in the same Pacific Northwest market, particularly for premium residential and commercial work.
• LMN Architects: Seattle-based architectural firm substantially larger than Underwood & Associates, specializing in civic, cultural, and commercial projects. Competes in the same regional market with much greater resources and project scale.
• Mithun: Seattle-based design firm larger than Underwood & Associates, with integrated architecture, urban design, and interior design services. Competes in the same Pacific Northwest market with broader service offerings and greater resources.
• ZGF Architects: Portland-based architectural firm substantially larger than Underwood & Associates, with a national presence. Specializes in healthcare, civic, and higher education projects, competing in the same Pacific Northwest market with much greater scale and capabilities.
• Ankrom Moisan: Portland and Seattle-based architecture firm larger than Underwood & Associates, serving multi-family housing, commercial, and healthcare sectors. Overlaps with Underwood's multi-sector approach but at significantly greater scale.
• Miller Hull Partnership: Seattle-based architectural firm significantly larger than Underwood & Associates, with a strong focus on sustainability and civic projects. Competes in the same Pacific Northwest market but with broader capabilities and resources.

Direct peers

• Opsis Architecture: Portland and Seattle-based architectural firm specializing in civic, educational, and commercial projects. Similar in size and approach to Underwood & Associates, with comparable multi-sector service offerings and Pacific Northwest focus.
• Integrus Architecture: Seattle-based architectural firm with similar scale and multi-sector portfolio including education, healthcare, and civic projects. Comparable to Underwood & Associates in service breadth and regional focus.
• LSW Architects: Pacific Northwest architectural firm with comparable size and service offerings across commercial, healthcare, and institutional sectors. Similar regional focus and multi-sector approach to Underwood & Associates.
• Hennebery Eddy Architects: Portland-based architectural firm of similar size and service model, serving education, civic, commercial, and healthcare clients across the Pacific Northwest. Comparable to Underwood & Associates in scale, multi-sector approach, and regional focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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