Our Principal, Brad Khouri, has been appointed Affiliate Assistant Professor at the University of Washington's Department of Architecture for the 2025–2026 academic year. This appointment recognizes his over two decades of dedication to architectural education and his significant contributions to urban housing design.​

Since 2003, Brad has served as a part-time lecturer at UW, teaching a diverse range of studios across undergraduate, graduate, and thesis levels. His courses often focus on the intersection of design innovation, policy, sustainability, and residential development, reflecting his professional expertise in infill urban housing. Notably, he co-led a research studio investigating housing density and equity, where students collaborated on design projects in specific Seattle neighborhoods.

In his new role, Brad will continue to teach the Housing Studio in Fall 2025, guiding students through the complexities of multifamily urban housing design. His ongoing involvement in both academia and professional practice ensures that students benefit from real-world insights and contemporary design challenges.

Samples of the work generated by the students of the 2024/2025 Architecture 503 Studio

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

In early July, Bradley Khouri was given the opportunity to share his experience in applying for and receiving a loan from the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP Loan) with a representative of NPR’s Marketplace. The PPP loan, deployed in response to the COVID-19 stay at home orders, is a federal initiative to help employers and small businesses like b9 architects maintain their current staff during the quarantine.

Bradley and b9 architects appreciate the support provided through the PPP. The PPP represented predictable stability for our small business during an incredibly uncertain time. It allowed us to continue focusing on supporting our team at b9 and supporting our clients, while maintaining our commitment to excellent design.

Listen to the full story below, or check it out on Marketplace’s Website.

Summer is in full swing here at b9 architects, which means we are getting ready to host our second Pioneer Square First Thursday Artwalk this summer! We are excited to welcome local artist Jacy Stewart to display his abstract artwork in our storefront space for an exhibition entitled Autotelic.

Please join us for the opening show of Autotelic at b9 architects on Thursday, August 2nd from 5:30-7:30 PM. Light refreshments and bites will be provided. We hope to see you there!

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Jacy Stewart uses water as a base wherein traditional fabric dyeing materials interact. Spontaneous in nature, each work is a unique reaction of color, texture, and form. Part chemistry, the reactions presented are found throughexperimentation, trial and error. Working in multiples Jacy seeks well balanced compositions, interactive colors, and variable dimensions. Pushing the boundries of 2-D art his work transforms paper into petri dish, visual portals through which new abstracted worlds may form. Jacy correlates his work to jazz music, viewing the materials and colors as instruments engaged in conversation with one another. Every piece then holds its own improvisational tone, finding specific rhythms, waves, and patterns. Strong lines and clear negative space are a natural byproduct of drawing with water giving his pieces a Rorschach quality through abstraction.

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Thanks to everyone who joined the discussion! The event was engaging, insightful, and relevant for both the public and the design community. A special thanks to David Neiman for moderating and our stellar panel - Josh Bower, David Cutler, Gabriel Grant, Cary Moon, and Nick Welch.

**All images courtesy of William Wright

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Is Seattle's current zoning code preventing or encouraging positive growth in Seattle?

What actions can developers, architects, planners, politicians, taxpayers do to create positive change in Seattle's growth - urbanistically, demographically, culturally, and spatially?

Where are there areas of potential innovative ways of growth and change, pertaining to housing and zoning?

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In participation of this year's Seattle Design Festival and Design in Public’s year’s theme of “Design Change,” b9 architects is excited to host a panel discussion on the relation between housing and zoning in terms of Seattle’s current growth.

Through both a moderated conversation with our esteemed panel and the opportunity for an open dialogue about Seattle's rapidly changing urban fabric, we will delve into issues of zoning, density, value, and change. We invite you to join the conversation about how to create positive change and growth in Seattle! 

Where: b9 architects
When: Friday, Sept. 16, 6-8 PM

Our panel:

David Neiman (moderator)
Neiman Taber Architects

Josh Brower
Veris Law Group

David Cutler
Principal, Office for the City

Gabriel Grant
Principal, Spectrum Development Solutions 

Cary Moon
Urban Planner/Activist

Nick Welch
Seattle Office of Planning and Community Development

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