b9 Architects is thrilled to announce the well-deserved promotion of Megan Zeien-Perez from Project Designer to Associate. Megan, who joined the firm on December 30, 2019, has consistently demonstrated outstanding dedication, creativity, and leadership in her role.

Megan has been an integral part of the b9 architects team, contributing her skills and expertise to a diverse range of projects, including townhouses, small apartments and our nearly completed 107-unit Passive House certified apartment. Her commitment to excellence, innovative design solutions, and willingness to engage in all aspects of company leadership has set a high standard for the firm.

In her new role as Associate, Megan will be taking on expanded responsibilities, with a focus on championing b9 architects' design standards and brand. Her passion for architecture aligns seamlessly with our commitment to creating site specific, forward thinking design solutions.

Megan's dedication extends beyond her design work, as she regularly seeks out new challenges in non-billable aspects of the firm, including business development. She assists new clients in project feasibility, helping b9 forge meaningful partnerships, and contributes to the firm's growth and success. Her growth mindset makes her an ideal candidate for leadership opportunities.

Additionally, Megan has been playing a key role in the onboarding of new employees, leveraging her experience to ensure a smooth integration of fresh talent into the b9 architects team.

"We are thrilled to recognize Megan's exceptional contributions to b9 architects with this well-deserved promotion to Associate in recognition of her passion for design excellence, commitment to the health of the organization, and enthusiasm for fostering connections with clients and team members" said Bradley Khouri, Principal at b9 architects.

Megan Zeien-Perez's promotion reflects b9 architects' commitment to recognizing and nurturing talent within the organization. As we look to the future, Megan's leadership will play a pivotal role in driving the continued success and growth of b9 architects.

selected works

Ballard Townhouses

Graceland Apartment

Madrone Passive House

Midvale Apartment

Urban Link

Ballard Apartment

Lee Townhouses

Market Townhouses

Aloha Duplex

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A big happy new year from us to you. 2015 has been a particularly exciting year for us as we continue to grow both our practice and our breadth of work. A number of our apartment projects are in permitting stages and a slew of new projects are underway. We will update you on the progress of our projects throughout the year.

In the meantime, we'd like to introduce you to three new (and one returning) additions to our team :

Minjae Kim, Designer

Minjae graduated from University of Washington in 2011 with a Bachelor of Arts in Architectural Studies and Painting. He is currently pursuing a Masters in Architecture degree at Columbia University GSAPP in New York. Minjae’s interest is in self-guiding nature of design within the appropriate context and challenge.

Along with his architectural pursuit, Minjae also enjoys working on small scaled projects such as designing and building chairs. 

Saghar Behinaeen, Designer 

Saghar received a Bachelor of Arts in Architectural Studies at the University of Washington in 2015 as well as a Bachelor of Computer Science at the University of BIHE in Iran in 2010.  Saghar is interested in the connection between art and science and the way it affects people’s life. 

Saghar also likes to travel to different countries and get familiar with their cultures. In her free time, she likes to go hiking and do outdoor activities.

David Aleman, Designer

David was born in Venezuela, and growing up, he was raised between Venezuela and Puerto Rico. He received his Bachelors degree in Architecture from the Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico. Prior to joining b9, David worked as a freelance designer in a number of  architecture studios in Puerto Rico and as well as a manager in the hospitality industry with Marriott international. Over the past year, Davis has been interested in Latin American architecture and its development, mainly in the sense of enhancing the city and the community. 

Because David is new to Seattle, he will dedicate himself to exploring the city and meeting new people.

Josh Carel, Designer

Josh received his Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Oklahoma and his Master of Architecture from the University of Washington. He has over four years of experience working in architecture firms in Oklahoma, New Mexico and Washington State.  His architectural interests include investigating the future sustainability of cities and regions at the scales of policy, zoning and infrastructure.  Josh believes that are positive potentials for architecture in the utilization of digital design tools and hopes to explore those on future projects. 

Outside of work, Josh enjoys trail running, Ultimate Frisbee and weekend camping trips.

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We also had our holiday party fashionably late this past Thursday due to the temporary return of Lisa and Angela from New York while they were home for the holidays. This past week was filled to the brim with sweets, booze, and games thanks to cookies from "Mother Teresa" (Lisa's mom), cupcakes from Yellow Leaf Cupcake Co. in Belltown, doughnuts from Top Pot, craft beers from Optimism Brewing, and competitive bocce at Rhein Haus (what new years resolution..?). To top it all off, we introduced the latest b9 t-shirts, decorated with abstract versions of everyone on our team. Very little documentation of this little event was made as.. well... no need for explaining. So, prost to 2016 !

flights, flights, flights !

Jeff, Brad, Saghar, Lisa, and Brian in uniform