Anti-Shed Featured in E-Architect
Syndicate Smith’s latest project—aptly named Anti-Shed — makes a striking statement in Washington’s Methow Valley, deliberately rejecting the glass-heavy, shed-roofed homes that have come to define the region.
E-Architect
October 16, 2025
Anti-Shed in Contemporist
The cozy window seat with mountain views everyone wants
Contemporist
October 15, 2025
Building Together: Part 4 - The Importance of Site Visits
In the final installment of our Building Together series, we’re heading to the job site. Site visits may look simple on the surface, but they’re where design meets reality—and where collaboration truly shines. When architects, contractors, and clients use these visits intentionally, they become more than just walk-throughs. They’re opportunities to confirm design intent, solve problems in real time, and make thoughtful adjustments that elevate the finished project.
Homes.com Hottest Kitchen Trends
“A majority of the time, most of the meals, homework, entertaining and everything is right there in that kitchen,” said Todd Smith, founding principal of architecture firm Syndicate Smith in Leavenworth, Washington. “With that in mind, I think the trajectory is that the kitchen is becoming less and less utilitarian and more and more ‘the place.’ I mean, you’re spending gobs of money on a kitchen, why should it not be your best room in your house?”
By Madeleine D'Angelo & Caroline Broderick
Homes.com
Sept 24, 2025
Forbes 2025 Best-In-State Residential Architects
By: Richard Olsen
Forbes
September 17, 2025
Leavenworth Echo: Local Architecture Firm Celebrates 15-Year Anniversary
By Taylor Caldwell
The Leavenworth Echo
Aug 25, 2025
Todd Smith offers tips on how to design a good patio for Living Etc
How to Design a Good Patio — 6 Ways to Elevate Your Outdoor Living Space Without Having to Do Too Much
By Faiza Saqib
livingetc.com
Aug 20, 2025
Homes.com interview with Todd Smith
When it came time to design a family home, this Washington builder phoned a friend
By Madeleine D'Angelo
Homes.com
July 31, 2025
Building Together: Part 3 Navigating Cost Estimation & Value Engineering as a Team
Welcome back to Part 3 of our Building Together series! In this segment we are taking a deep dive into the world of cost estimation and value engineering (VE) – two crucial steps in transforming your vision into reality without breaking the bank.
Icicle House 03 wins Your Modern Cottage Award for best Small Cottage
Icicle House 03 wins Your Modern Cottage Design Award for best Small Cottage
Deer Harbor House featured in Plain Magazine
This Orcas Island Retreat is a Modern Home Elegantly Stripped Down to Core Elements
Written By: Kala Barba-Court
Plain Magazine
July 11, 2025
Deer Harbor House in Contemporist
A Look Inside A Home That Feels Like Living in a Forest Sanctuary
Contemporist
July 11, 2025
Building Together: Part 2
Welcome back to our four-part series, Building Together, where we explore the fundamental elements that contribute to a successful construction project. In Part 2, we will delve into the critical role of communication and how it underpins the success of any project.
Deer Harbor House wins RADA Editor’s Choice Merit Award for Fireplace Design
Deer Harbor House wins RADA Editor’s Choice Merit Award for Fireplace Design
Building Together: Part 1
Welcome to the first installment of our four-part series, Building Together, where we explore the essential elements of a successful construction project. This series will delve into the critical collaboration between architects, contractors, and clients, which we like to describe as “The Triad”. It will highlight the key components that make this triad indispensable.
Designing For Snow
If you’re planning to build in a region with significant annual snowfall, don’t let snow be an afterthought. Thoughtful design choices can transform snow from a challenge into an integral part of the experience. This article explores key decisions during the design process that not only manage snow effectively but also enhance your property’s functionality and beauty in winter. Learn how to embrace snow rather than battle it, creating a space that thrives no matter the season!
Q&A With Todd Smith, Founding Partner / Principal Architect
“By being a cultural chameleon, one can have a lot of fun relating to people who are fundamentally different than you….this allows for a level of tolerance leading to admiration leading to Love, that I don’t think I would have learned if I didn’t think that opinions should be “informed”, as opposed to saturated, absorbed and consumed.” ~Todd Smith, Founding Partner & Principal Architect
Can I Have a Goat on My Property?
Architectural Design and the Hidden Rules of Land Use: Animals, ADUs, and More.
Have you ever wondered if you’re allowed to keep animals on your property, install that garden shed you’ve been wanting, or even add an ADU for extra monthly income? The answers and information you need are publicly available. If you know where to look of course!
Orcas Farmhouse in 1889 Magazine
Family Revives Historic Farm on Orcas Island with Sustainable Living