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About

Founded in 1990 by married partners Stella Carosso and Peter Brachvogel, AIA, BC&J is a versatile, highly-respected Bainbridge Island-based firm boasting a successful track record of creating elegant architectural design for residential, commercial and resort projects.

BC&J Architecture employs a highly skilled team of project architects and building specialists—allowing tasks to be delegated for speed and cost efficiency. Yet Principals Stella Carosso and Peter Brachvogel, AIA remain engaged and involved in each assignment from start to finish. The result? Beautiful, dynamic and sustainable design solutions perfectly suited to the Pacific Northwest.

A look at BC&J’s portfolio of work– hundreds of beautiful, elegant, homes as well as commercial and resort projects—tells the story of an innovative firm that knows how to turn hopes, aspirations and dreams into reality.

The Team

Peter Brachvogel

Principal, AIA, Registered in Washington and Arizona

A member of the “Congress for the New Urbanism” and a contributing faculty member at the University of Washington’s College of Built Environments, award winning architect Peter Brachvogel serves as Lead in all BC&J architectural and planning design. He also manages research and testing of both conventional and sustainable building products and practices.

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Stella M. Carosso

Principal

BC&J Principal Stella Carosso provides oversight and management of all office functions, and is a key contributor to client program needs and to the firm’s architectural design work, including interiors. Her leadership of BC&J’s Perfect Little House company is informed by her membership and involvement in the Congress for the New Urbanism and her appreciation of Traditional Neighborhood Development (TND) tenets.

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Kim Klobucher

Project Manager

Specializing in in-house construction document preparation, Project Manager Kim Klobucher synthesizes design input, coordinates engineering disciplines and manages the often complex permit application process.

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Sarah Martin

Project Architect

A specialist in construction document preparation, building and planning codes, and construction management, Sarah Martin participates in client dialogue and contributes to design refinement and completion.

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Daniel Stewart

AIA, Registered in Washington

A building envelope and design specialist, BC&J Project Architect Daniel Stewart helps develop project design intent, ensures conformity with building and planning codes, and prepares construction documents to secure required permits.

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What our clients are saying

“We needed to add a bedroom to our Ballard home and we knew it was not going to be an easy remodel. Our house sat very close to the property line and had been remodeled once before. We knew it was going to be difficult to make another addition and make it look right. We got some ideas from a couple of architects but Peter and Stella from BC&J gave us some sketches that really connected the main house to the detached garage. BC&J helped us through the contractor bid process and their staff was very responsive to any changes that we had to make during construction. Initially, we wanted to have a larger addition, but Peter convinced us that the house would not have good proportions and would be difficult to get approved through the building department. We are really glad that we listened to Peter and Stella’s advice. We love our house and we get complements on it all of the time. I would definitely hire BC&J again.”
- Eric
“Peter and Stella possess all the skills you’d expect in quality architects, but the most important thing to us was finding someone who could listen and capture our vision. From the very first meeting, it was plain to us that we found the right architects. Every detail was well thought out, and the first drawings perfectly captured our ideal. The project took 2 years to complete and it is magnificent. We made some changes along the way and they always turned the new drawings very fast. They stepped in at key project points when we needed their help, and they stayed with the project through completion, always available to consult and offering support and good ideas. Their fees were exactly as they predicted, and their billing clear and understandable. We could not have had this house built without them — it reflects their work as much as our vision, and we would recommend them to anyone without hesitation.”
- AlSouth Beach House
“Brilliant, collaborative and wonderful to work with. That is how I would describe our experience with BC&J. My husband and I have worked with Peter Brachvogel and Stella Carosso on 3 projects over the past 8 years. Each one has had it’s challenges and BC&J has rose to the occasion to create and produce amazing buildings. Working with talent can be challenging but we have found it to work towards our best interest with fabulous results. Peter has allowed us to work collaboratively with his team and be as involved as much as we want. He is always available throughout the entire project to discuss details and answer all questions. We truly value his opinions and even though we may have our own ideas we always ask why and how he got to his decisions. 99.9% of the time we see and understand the value of his thinking and how he got there. The great thing is that if we really do feel strongly about something that wouldn’t be his choice he does respect the fact that we are the owners and will be living in the house. Peter and Stella are such forward thinkers, innovators and creative geniuses. I highly, highly recommend using BC&J if you want a home that is beautifully unique and an experience you will truly cherish.”
- AliciaPoint Monroe Main House