Andrew Phillips

Andrew Phillips, Principal

Andrew specializes in building preservation and adaptive reuse, bringing extensive knowledge of rehabilitation requirements and regulatory processes. His completed projects include significant buildings throughout Washington State, ranging from simple component replacements to complex adaptive reuse requiring thoughtful integration of new program elements within existing building fabric.
Andrew has successfully navigated various local and state review processes, consistently working with review boards to achieve project objectives within stipulated timelines. His expertise encompasses projects governed by multiple regulatory frameworks, from local landmark ordinances to state and federal preservation standards.

 

Relevant Projects

  • YWCA 5th and Seneca, Seattle
  • Jefferson Terrace, Seattle
  • Heritage House, Seattle
  • Abbey Ridge Apartments, SeaTac
  • Cambridge Apartments, Seattle
  • Chuckanut Square, Bellingham
  • Lincoln Square Capital, Bellingham
  • Washington Square, Bellingham
  • Hilltop House, Seattle
  • Coronado Springs Cottages and Tower, White Center
  • Royal Hills Apartments, Renton
  • Coventry Court Apartments, Spokane
  • EHA Multiple Site, Everett
  • Harbor View Manor Rehabilitation, Tacoma
  • Agnes Kehoe Place Rehabilitation, Spokane
  • The Pearl Rehabilitation, Spokane

 

Registration

  • Architect, Washington, 2000

 

Education

  • MArch, University of Washington, Certificate of Historic Preservation
  • Valle Scholarship for Scandinavian Exchange, Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden
  • BS, Environmental Design, Texas A&M University

 

Activities and Memberships

  • University of Washington Historic Preservation Roundtable, 2018 – present
  • ARCADE, Board of Trustees, 2008 – 2015
  • ARCADE, Editorial Committee, 1998 – 2007
  • Docomomo Western WA, Founding Member, Board of Directors, 2003 – present
  • Docomomo US, Board of Directors, 2001 – 2006
  • Historic Seattle, Former Nominating Committee Member; Preservation Awards, 2009 and 2010
  • National Park Service Preservation, Briefs Updates Review Committee
  • Washington Trust for Historic Preservation, Member

 

Honors and Awards 

  • Gold Nugget Award of Merit, YWCA 5th and Seneca, 2025
  • AIA WA Civic Design Awards, Award of Merit, YWCA 5th and Seneca, 2025
  • State Historic Preservation Officer’s Valerie Sivinski Award for Outstanding Rehabilitation, YWCA 5th and Seneca, 2025
  • Affordable Housing Development of the Year, NAIOP Night of the Stars, Coronado Springs Cottages, 2021
  • ABC Excellence in Construction Awards, Best Renovation ($5 – $10 Million)
  • ABC of Western Washington’s Excellence in Construction Awards: Winner of Historic Renovation ($10 – $25 million) and Eagle of Excellence Award (overall best project submitted), 2019