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ARCHITECTURE SERVICES

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GRAPHIC DESIGN SERVICES

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THE DESIGN PROCESS

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Architectural Services

We strive to deliver an architectural experience that not only meets your needs but also enriches the built environment.

Planning
Our planning services bring together community vision, policy frameworks, and site-specific opportunities to create functional, resilient, and inspiring environments. We guide projects through feasibility studies, site analysis, and master planning, with a focus on sustainability, equity, and long-term adaptability. Whether shaping a district plan or envisioning a phased development, we align design strategies with economic, environmental, and cultural priorities.
Single-Family Residential
For single-family homes, we create spaces that reflect each client’s lifestyle, values, and aspirations. From modern custom homes to sensitive additions and remodels, we balance beauty and function with careful attention to site, climate, and craft. Each design is guided by a collaborative process that transforms ideas into homes that are lasting, flexible, and authentically designed.
Commercial
We partner with businesses to design workplaces, retail, and mixed commercial environments that support both operations and customer experience. Our commercial projects emphasize efficiency, brand identity, and flexibility, ensuring spaces can adapt as business needs evolve. From tenant improvements to ground-up construction, we balance design excellence with constructability and return on investment.

Mixed-Use & Multifamily Residential
In today’s growing urban contexts, mixed-use and multifamily projects play a central role in creating livable communities. Our designs balance density with human-scale experience, integrating housing, retail, and public space into cohesive environments. We prioritize livability, affordability, and sustainability, ensuring these projects enhance both the fabric of the neighborhood and the lives of residents.
Civic/ Public Buildings
Institutional projects demand a balance of function, longevity, and community benefit. We provide architectural solutions for healthcare, educational, and cultural institutions that prioritize accessibility, durability, and user experience. Our process engages stakeholders throughout to ensure facilities meet current needs while anticipating future growth and technological change.

​Civic architecture reflects the values of the community it serves. We approach these projects with a focus on inclusivity, transparency, and connection—designing public spaces, municipal buildings, and community hubs that foster engagement and civic pride. Our work emphasizes sustainability, accessibility, and stewardship of public resources.

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Graphic Design Services

Our aim is to enhance your brand’s visibility, ensuring that every element works together to create a cohesive and professional appearance.​

Logo and Brand Development
Our team begins by crafting memorable and versatile logos that encapsulate your brand’s essence. Our designs are visually appealing and meaningful, ensuring relevance to your target audience. This logo development occurs alongside a comprehensive brand strategy that defines your mission, values, and audience.
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By clarifying these foundational elements, we shape every aspect of your visual identity. We create style guides that include color palettes, typography, and imagery guidelines, ensuring a cohesive and consistent look across all your marketing materials and platforms. This integrated approach ensures that your logo and overall brand identity work together seamlessly, reinforcing your brand’s presence and message.
Marketing Collateral
We create impactful marketing materials—from brochures and business cards to posters and banners—that effectively communicate your brand message. We develop packaging solutions and swag items all tailored to your brand's identity. Additionally, we design eye-catching websites, social media graphics, and email campaigns that drive engagement and conversions.​
Wayfinding Graphics
​We develop building signage, wayfinding systems and informative displays, that enhance the user experience in physical spaces. Our wayfinding graphics are designed with clarity and aesthetic appeal in mind, employing a strategic combination of typography, color, and imagery that resonates with your brand identity.
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In addition to traditional signage, we can incorporate digital signage into our wayfinding systems. These dynamic displays can provide real-time information, such as event schedules, maps, and announcements, enhancing the overall user experience which adapts to the needs of a changing environments.
 
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The Design Process

A systematic approach to understanding challenges, exploring creative concepts, and refining those concepts into functional, aesthetically pleasing designs.

Consultation
The consultation process is a foundational step in ensuring we align our efforts with your needs and aspirations. We start with understanding your goals, budget, and vision.


Design Development
The Design Development phase is crucial in turning your vision into tangible, actionable concepts. Our team crafts detailed designs that align with your objectives.

Implementation
The Implementation phase is where your vision transitions from concept to reality. We work alongside contractors to ensure the vision comes to life.
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​Final Review
We ensure every detail meets our high standards and your expectations. The Final Review is a critical step in the project lifecycle, serving as the concluding phase before project delivery​.


Steps for Architectural Design
  1. Pre-Design (PD)
  2. Schematic Design (SD)
  3. Design Development (DD)
  4. Construction Documents (CD)
  5. Building Permits (Permits)
  6. Bidding and Negotiation (BN)
  7. Construction Administration (CA)
Steps for Graphic Design
  1. Discovery and research 
  2. Ideation and Mood Boarding 
  3. Prototyping 
  4. Testing 
  5. Finalization and Delivery 
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Project Range

Our offices in Olympia, WA and Bozeman, MT provide comprehensive architectural services with projects spanning from the Pacific Coast to the Rocky Mountains.

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Olympia, Washington
Our Olympia office is located in the heart of Washington’s state capital, placing us at the center of regional activity and governance.
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Bozeman, Montana
Our Bozeman office is located in the historic Cannery Row district, a vibrant hub of innovation and community in the heart of the city.
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​510 Capitol Way S
​Olympia, WA 98501

CONTACT US

[email protected]
​360.226.1945
​msgsCARVE Architects | Expert Architecture Services located in Olympia, WA 
​Carve Architects honors the ancestral lands of the Squaxin people. We strive to inspire design stewardship by creating spaces in harmony with the Salish Sea and surrounding environment.

​©msgsCarve Architects 2025 / Website designed by the CARVE design team​

  • HOME
  • TEAM
  • ARCHITECTURE
    • CIVIC / PUBLIC PROJECTS
    • COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS
    • MIXED-USE & MULTIFAMILY
    • ADAPTIVE REUSE
    • RESIDENTIAL
  • GRAPHIC DESIGN
  • SERVICES
  • CONTACT