Meet Marianne Fitzwilliam - Architectural Intern

September 14, 2023

Earlier this summer, Marianne Fitzwilliam joined SZ Design | Build, bringing a diverse set of skills as an Architectural Intern to our multi-disciplinary team. She is currently completing her Master of Architecture degree from the University of Washington, where she is a member of the Student Advisory Council. After a very productive summer, Marianne joined her UW cohort in an immersive program abroad.

Get to know Marianne through her fun & insightful responses to a few interview questions

Layering in Cohesive Interior Design

September 14, 2023

At SZ we offer an integrated approach to design. We actively listen to our residential clients’ goals and ambitions, while taking the time to learn more about their family lifestyle and personal expression. Though we bring the creative solutions to the design dialogue, in the end our goal is to have each unique home fit our homeowners like a glove.

We believe that Architecture & Interior Design go hand-in-hand. Our creative process flows from an overall concept, into careful space planning, followed by layering in texture, color, fixtures and artwork. Once complete, the immersive experience is cohesive, comfortable and inspiring.

What three words best capture your essence, your convictions, your priorities? When you review the concept words noted, can you see how they’re directly translated into the furnishings?

Feel free to contact us for more details.

Seattle Art Fair 2023 - SZ Team Picks

September 13, 2023

Seattle Art Fair, a one-of-a-kind showcase for the vibrant arts community of the Pacific Northwest, and a leading destination for the best in modern and contemporary art, returns to the Lumen Field Event Center for its seventh edition in July 2024.

The SZ Team enjoyed a wonderful day at the Seattle Art Fair, then walked over to enjoy a delicious dinner at Matsu. Couldn’t asked for a more inspiring day.

SZ Build Series - Episodes 5: Electrical & Smart Home

May 17, 2023

As a Design | Build team, SZ Build offers the unique advantage of leading projects from inception to completion. We thought it would be fun to share in this gratifying process, as we launch our SZ Build Video Series. Through these construction vignettes, we’ll give you a sneak peak into the sequencing and technical prowess of our rockstar subcontractors, as our designs come to life!

In our current episodes, Suzanne expresses her appreciation of ubiquitous technology, when it comes to the Electrical & Smart Home rough-ins of her new Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit (DADU) on Mercer Island. We build for the beauty, durability and longevity of our homes.