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Architecture + Interior Design + Procurement studio headquartered in Spokane, WA.

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Situated on a narrow band of land between Lake Pend Oreille and active railroad corridor, Ponder Point residence was designed for a site defined by constraint. Rather than treating the approximately 8600 square feet of wetlands as an obstacle, the project approaches the site as a sensitive landscape to be carefully inhabited while minimizing disturbance.

Cast-in-place concrete, steel panels, standing seam metal roofing and Accoya wood siding provide durability in the lakeside environment. Native planting, wetland mitigation credits, and stormwater management systems further support the ecological function of the site.

Ponder Point demonstrates how structural ingenuity and careful site planning can allow architecture to inhabit a fragile landscape while preserving the natural systems that define it.

@aiaspokane 2026 Citation Design Award

#LakePendOreille #NorthIdaho #UpticStudios #AIASpokane #DesignAward

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Oliver Irwin Photography taken in Sandpoint, Idaho by @upticstudios

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Our Conceptualize phase begins with a deep understanding of place. Through detailed site analysis, our team studies terrain, orientation, access, and context to uncover the opportunities inherent in each project location.

This critical step ensures our designs are rooted in the landscape and aligned with our clients’ goals—setting the stage for thoughtful, purpose-driven architecture. by @upticstudios

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We’re thrilled to be named 2nd Place in Interior Design in this year’s Best of Inlander reader’s poll. Last year, we were honored to take home 1st place in Architecture, and we’re proud to continue delivering exceptional design in every aspect of our work. While our Architecture gets a lot of love, we’re just as passionate about our Interior Design & Procurement studios.

Ready to remodel, update, or refresh your home? Contact [us] to schedule a design consultation.

Curious about our process and who we are? We’d love to meet you — reach out for an invite to our studio or just stop by!

#DesignStudio #holisticdesign #architecture #interiordesign #InteriorInspiration by @upticstudios

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Spokane’s Original Parkade, a downtown staple since 1967, is undergoing a re-design, and Uptic Studios is helping lead the charge. Along with the project team, we are revitalizing the historic structure to fulfill original architect Warren Heylman’s main intent: “people are the center of the design.” Heylman envisioned a plaza level filled with life, from colorful umbrellas to pleasant facilities, designed specifically “for people – not things.” This concept shows our plan to bring those distinctive arches back to life, creating a welcoming and pedestrian-friendly main level. Get ready to experience the Parkade like never before. The new HQ for Visit Spokane is just the beginning! #ParkadePlaza #UrbanArchitecture #UpticStudios #ComingSoon #visitspokane by @upticstudios

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Come hang out with [us] tomorrow night for First Friday! We’re so excited to welcome Sandpoint local Maddie Albertson into the studio to share her work. Maddie is the talented founder behind Yellow Goat Studio, and we can't wait for you to experience her vision in person.

Drop by with your friends, check out the art, and enjoy a live set from DJ OJ Trailblazer. We'll have plenty of drinks and snacks ready to kick off the weekend right.

RSVPs are appreciated — just hit the link in our bio!

yellowgoatstudio.com taken in Uptic Studios by @upticstudios

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SHOWING THIS FRIDAY, October 2nd, at @upticstudios 5:30-7:30pm! Please RSVP over on Uptic’s Instagram. Link in bio! Hope to see y’all there. 🤍

THE DANDIES | 36”x48” (each panel) | Available on website and will be showing Friday! taken in Uptic Studios by @upticstudios

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Friday, Oct 2nd — 5:30-7:30 PM Join [us] in celebrating and welcoming artist Madeleine Alberton into the studio. DJ OJ Trailblazer, refreshments & festivities. Open house style — bring your friends!
RSVP's appreciated : link in bio

yellowgoatstudio.com by @upticstudios

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The new luxury isn’t an escape, it’s integration. More people design their homes around a healthier, more balanced way of living to bring the restorative qualities of a retreat into everyday life. Spaces for movement, recovery, and connection are becoming just as important as the kitchen or living room.

A sauna to start the morning, a cold plunge after a workout, a basketball or tennis court to stay active, and spaces designed for lingering with friends and family. The home is no longer simply a place to retreat but actively supports how we want to live, feel, and recharge. by @upticstudios

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Every season brings something new, but the dreamy moments at Ponder Point remain✨ by @upticstudios

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Sending off the summer surrounded by friends and neighbors who make this community what it is. Music, food, drinks, and Fall Fest in full swing at Schweitzer. Grateful for every face that showed up and a big shoutout to @mcavoy_cole for the great music and @seven.b.charcuterie for the incredible food. Thank you to our friends @upticstudios @smithwright.co @nwrealtygroup for helping bring everyone together! #schweitzerfallfest #smpdevelopment #community taken in Schweitzer by @upticstudios

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Get to know [us]
Brian | Operations Manager
University of Idaho
🌟New to the team as of July!

What is your background?
I was an Estate Manager / Operations Manager at Living Vehicle as well as Office & Facilities Manager at TaskUs.

What do you do in your free time?
Travel, explore, eat fun food, drink fancy wine and hang out with my dog.

What is something about Spokane that intrigues you?
I lived in Post Falls and went to U of I, but have been away for well over a decade. I'm shocked by the growth! I'm excited to be closer to family, as well as being able to access so many lakes and forests. I had these in Alaska too, but the season to enjoy them is much much shorter!

Something you might not know about me…
I bought a one way ticket to Hawaii in the height of covid with the plan to stay for a few weeks and ended up there for a year!

What is inspiring to you right now?
Lake life! Nothing makes me happier or more inspired than being on water. And summers in the PNW make that almost too easy to find. I love being able to provide a good life for my dog.

What ambitions do you have this year?
Settling down in Spokane or CDA, learning the community, finding favorite places, and really putting down roots... and learning all things [us], obviously!

Glad to have you on the team! by @upticstudios

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Join [us] for the next Sustainability Forum — Thursday, Sept 24th 5:30 pm. Guest speaker is Dante Jester, Climate Resilience Program Manager at Gonzaga University’s Institute for Climate, Water, and the Environment. Dante will explore resilience hubs and how these intentional community spaces can bring together emergency preparedness, resilient infrastructure, clean energy, and community connection to help people prepare for and respond to extreme events.

Recent wildfires have reminded us just how vulnerable our communities can be and how important it is to be prepared. With wildfire and extreme heat increasingly impacting the Inland Northwest, this conversation is especially relevant to our community. Dante will also share the work of the Spokane Community Resilience Hub Network, which launched a pilot in 2025 and now includes eleven certified hubs throughout Spokane.

🎓 AIA HSW continuing education credits available
RSVP: Link in Bio
#UpticStudios #SustainabilityForum #ClimateResilience by @upticstudios

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