The Backyard Cottage Design Challenge Showcase!
Save the date – May 24th – for our most innovative housing event this summer

Save the date – May 24th – for our most innovative housing event this summer.
The Backyard Cottage Design Challenge Showcase!
This backyard cottage showcase will include the work of over 35 local architects and designers who are combining good design with livability and sustainability. You will have the opportunity to view all design challenge entries, meet the designers, participate in the awards ceremony, and enjoy food & drink. Design challenge winners will be selected by a jury of public and professional designers.
Awards will be given for the following 5 categories:
1. Overall Best Design
2. Honorable Mention for Overall Best Design
3. Most Innovative
4. Most Sustainable
5. Most adaptable to different sites and programs
Backyard cottages can be built on city lots over 4000sf and are a more sustainable infill option for adding density to the urban landscape. Many homeowners are now exploring constructing these for additional income, extended family or downsizing. We encourage those interested to come and meet the top designers of Backyard Cottages.
Event Details
Location: SPACE: A Design Collective – 7601 Greenwood Ave N, Seattle 98103
Date and Time: May 24th – Doors open at 5:30pm
Entry: Free
Jury Includes
Seattle City Planning Commissioner, David Cutler
Principle of Hybrid Architecture, Robert Humble
Advisor to the judges: Seattle City Planner, Andrea Petzel
For more information contact:
Infiniti RED. Eva Otto. 206.235.6925. eva@infinitiRED.com
Method Homes. Brian Abramson. 206.790.2852. brian@methodhomes.net