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our process Our design team is in lock-step with our construction team which results in efficiencies and savings for the homeowner throughout the process. Our staff takes particular pride in our integrity, active communication, and especially our ability to create highly-custom, livable spaces that are functional, comfortable, and adaptable to a variety of NW lifestyles. Although we are not inexpensive, our process and high value for the dollar sets us apart. architectural design Our architect will develop house plans that reflect your lifestyle/family configuration. Our designs will bring value to your property while working within your budget. on-site consultations Happy to meet you at your existing house or new property. We can give you ballpark estimates of what it might take to achieve your goals. material selection We have a tried-and-true process for walking each client through the selection of all interior finishes. It's not scary, in fact, we think it's a lot of fun. r/e feasibility Want to know what you can do with your property? NWLH can do a feasibility study to help determine what's possible. construction We will build or remodel a home for you and make it move-in ready. We are excellent craftsmen who take pride in our work. landscape With thoughtful plantings and custom outdoor leisure spaces, we will emphasize the beauty and livability of the exterior of your home. Create your dream home. Tell us about your project today. Contact Us

awards + recognition 2023 Best of Mercer Island Awards: Architect + General Contractor NW Lifestyle Homes has been selected five years in a row for the Best of Mercer Island Awards for Architect + General Contractor and now qualifies for the 2023 Mercer Island Business Hall of Fame 2023 NWLH Client in the News: Mayor Lynne Robinson Interviewed in her Newly Remodeled Home 2021 NW Lifestyle Homes named “Best General Contractor on Mercer Island 2021” by the Mercer Island Award Program 2019 NW Lifestyle Homes in the News: Premiere Builder Magazine Cover Story 2019 NWLH is Finalist in Two Categories in 2019 New Home Sales Awards NW Lifestyle Homes loves working on Mercer Island. We just completed 2 new ground-up homes and a large scale remodel in 2019, see the Noonan Residence , the Ball Residence , and the Transitional to Modern Transformation project. In 2020, we are slated to complete 3 large remodels as well as begin 1-2 new ground-up construction projects in different neighborhoods throughout the island. ​ Our staff is actively engaged with the Mercer Island Schools Foundation, Mercer Island High School, the Mercer Island Chamber of commerce, and Youth Theatre Northwest. 2019 ​ NW Lifestyle Homes named “Best General Contractor on Mercer Island 2019” by the Mercer Island Award Program NW Lifestyle Homes was a finalist in two categories for the 2019 New Home Sales Tribute Awards: Construction Professional of the Year and Custom Home Design. 2019 Mike Burke: Construction Professional of the Year - Finalist Michael Burke, an industry trendsetter and visionary, has been designing and building homes for clients in the Pacific Northwest for 58 years. Mike has an unmatched passion for designing, building, and selling real estate, and he literally thinks about his projects every waking hour of the day. ​ Mike’s body of work is recognizable, innovative, and genius. Livability is the foundational tenet for all of his projects over his long career. Every wall, door, drawer, and window has been carefully considered by Mike. How will people actually live in this space? How can I make it better? ​ Mike’s legacy is NW Lifestyle Homes (NWLH). He built this company with his two, twin step-sons and 3 other professionals. Architects, landscape architects, design coordinators, and builders, the NWLH team supports Mike’s vision and prides itself on delighting homeowners. Word-of-mouth and happy, repeat customers are Mike’s best marketing tools. ​ In response to the market this past year, Mike pivoted his team from speculative building to custom homes, and he completed 10 one-of-a kind, highly specific projects, each a testament to his ingenuity and creativity. These projects range from farmhouses to mid-century modern homes to modern homes. Each is an art project packed with livability. 2019 Noonan Farmhouse Custom Home Design - Finalist A modern white farmhouse with a very small footprint provides a family of five with a three-level, 3,500 sf home on a tiny 6,000 sf Mercer Island lot. This clever and highly-custom design respected the strict municipal gross floor area limits by excavating a full basement with a generous 9’ ceiling, creatively sinking the garage by 3’, and using every square inch. ​ Appointed with five bedrooms, four full baths, kitchen/great room, office, and lower-level bonus room, this home provides places to gather or be alone and has an emphasis on day-to-day living, entertaining, and hosting out-of-town parents. ​ In addition to 4 strong elevations, a geometrically-balanced design, and plenty of light and air, the exterior features bespeak a farmhouse. The massing, multiple roof pitches, timer brace details, metal shed roof, tandem garage with single garage door, two upper level porches, double-hung windows in a farmhouse pattern, gooseneck barn lighting, and board-and-batten siding are all evocative of a barn. ​ The continuity of farmhouse styling also extends to the interior spaces. Barn doors, shaker cabinetry, an industrial stainless steel laundry sink, exposed beams, a double trough sink, and wide plank floors all support the architectural style of the home.

about us NW Lifestyle Homes creates custom homes for everyday joy and livability. We are an integrated practice of architectural design and masterful building. Our one-of-a-kind homes are thoughtfully developed in our design studio to embody the unique way in which each client lives. what our clients say... Working with NW Lifestyle Homes was a chance of a lifetime. We downsized into a downtown Bellevue condominium that required significant updating. With a tight budget, we embarked on this adventure with Mike, Megan, Meg, Kevin, and Mason. From storage ideas to design, they completely remodeled our condo into a beautiful, comfortable, and functional home. We are so pleased with the results. The quality of work is amazing and the budget was reasonable. In fact, we ended up under budget! ​ Thank you to this remarkable and talented team. ​ lynne robinson + dan watson we value livability “Livability” is the suitability of a place for positive human experience, and at NW Lifestyle Homes, we build our homes and landscapes to maximize livability. Our homes are functional, adaptable, comfortable, and fun. Many new homes are beautiful to look at, but not all are truly livable. The livability of an NWLH home is often not fully appreciated until you — well — live in it. The most livable, well-designed homes have a combination of private and public spaces that flex and adapt through your life changes. They are comfortable and have abundant natural light and air, interesting textures and colors, and aesthetically pleasing architectural features. They are custom-designed to accommodate your specific level of entertaining and gathering. Good design also means well-scaled indoor spaces and outdoor living areas that can maximize fun and make you want to spend time in and enjoy your home every day. Let us help you design your home so you can live well. See Our Work meet the team Owner, Founder + Visionary michael burke Mike is the dreamer and visionary for NW Lifestyle Homes. Mike has been designing and building homes to maximize livability for more than 60 years. His innovative ideas provide the creative direction for the company. The greatest compliment you can give Mike is, "Your homes make a difference in our lives." When not working, Mike spends all of his free time on the job site. Owner + General Contractor mason mawer Mason is our builder, overseeing the entire construction process with a perfectionist's eye. Mason has an old-school, hands-on, get it done, tenacious work ethic that he learned growing up with twin brother Matt and their builder parents. With that foundation, Mason has been building homes and delighting homeowners for the last 20 years. Off the jobsite, Mason can be found floating in Neah Bay chasing Chinook and telling stories about the one that got away. CEO + Landscape Designer megan atkinson Megan brings leadership, planning, foresight, and landscape architectural design to NWLH. She aligns and prioritizes the strategy and systems for the team. Measure twice, cut once. On the creative side, Megan has designed landscapes throughout the Seattle area for over 20 years, and she strives to increase each homeowner's enjoyment/use of their outdoor living spaces. Megan has a B.A. in Economics from Bucknell University and an M.L.A. from the University of Washington. Since 2022, Megan has served on the City of Mercer Island Design Commission. With two kids in college and one postgrad, Megan and her husband are taking advice on how to adjust to life as empty nesters. COO phil singleton Phil comes to NWLH with 50 years of working and business experience. Phil and his wife owned and operated an award-winning remodeling company for 25 years. Phil is calm, cool, and collected, and he operates with no drama. Phil has extensive skills, and he is a natural mentor, a builder of teams, a solver of problems, a trained machinist, and his proverbial “toolbox” is overflowing with sharp tools. Phil also has a penchant for cleaning and taking care of things so they last and operate as intended. On the weekends, Phil spends time with his family and 5 adorable grandchildren. Lead Designer matt mawer As the interpreter of Michael's vision, Matt embraces the idea for each project, adds his own unique style, and crafts original home designs for NWLH. Together, Matt and Michael test boundaries and create a new normal for residential design and livability in the northwest. In addition to being fluent in Michael-ese, Matt has 20 years of architectural design experience, a B.Arch. from Washington State University and a horribly misguided belief of one day joining the professional golf tour. Buyer + Selection Designer meg zook Meg comes to NWLH with a great eye and a plethora of experiences in the design world. Having studied at San Diego State University and the London Inchbald School of Design, Meg has the ability to hone in on color, texture, and form. Meg's years in the fashion industry have contributed to her focus on the customer and the desire to build an excellent selection and documentation process. Meg's mantra in every situation is, "There must be a better way." When not at work, Meg is in her kitchen testing recipes for the perfect old-fashioned chocolate cake! Designer gui ribeiro Born and raised in Brazil, Gui brings an international spirit to our team. His homeland's vast tradition in architecture, design, and music informs his work. After living in San Diego for six years, where he got a BA in Architecture from Woodbury University, Gui relocated to the PNW. Gui provides a fresh perspective, a “can do” attitude, and perhaps most importantly, the ability to illustrate ideas in various formats. New thoughts on how to use Gui’s skills occur multiple times every day and run the gamut from exterior renderings to construction details. He generates the types of drawings that we have wanted to be able to display for a long time, to clients as well as our construction team. Gui loves surfing, snowboarding, hiking, BBQ/cooking, watching soccer, and reading. Project Manager russ heppner Russ is a 3rd generation builder with 23 years of construction experience. As the newest member of our team, we look forward to his project management and software expertise to streamline and refine our processes. In his off-work hours, Russ loves spending time with his wife and 4 children. Together, they ride dirt bikes, camp, and serve the foster care community through their church. Feel free to ask for the extended version of this bio, it’s worth the wait! Draftsman mike graham Working quietly backstage, Mike drafts all plans (floor plans, framing plans, roof plans, electrical plans, sections, and elevations) as skillfully and efficiently as our designers and engineers can provide them. Mike, who works remotely from Oregon, is steady, accurate, and always eager to help. Not a newcomer to this bunch, he has been drafting for the Burkes and the Mawers for about 25 years. Create your dream home. Tell us about your project today. Contact us

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