Studio Kamppari LLC
Studio Kamppari offers architectural services for both new construction and remodel projects. Our designs are light-filled, featuring natural materials and clean, Scandinavian aesthetics. As a client-focused studio, we support you from start to finish.
Our niche is design-oriented projects, including custom homes, cabins, remodels, tenant improvements, and small commercial projects. We are located in rural Kitsap County in Western Washington.
Sini Kamppari, Owner and Architect
As your architect, Sini guides you through the process in an effective and friendly way while delivering high quality design and documentation. Our services encompass Pre-Design Consultations, Feasibility Studies, Design Development, Photorealistic Renderings, Permitting, Coordination with Engineers and Manufacturers, Construction Specifications and Details, and Collaborative Support with builders throughout the construction phase, ensuring your project's successful realization.
Sini, a licensed architect with 20 years of experience, brings a wealth of knowledge to each project. Originally from Finland, she has lived in over a dozen cities worldwide. She launched Studio Kamppari in Oxford, England, in 2013. The studio has since moved across continents before finding its permanent home in Port Orchard, an idyllic corner of Puget Sound near Seattle.
Her work draws inspiration from her Nordic roots and nature. Her early career includes formative experiences at Olson Kundig, Miller Hull, and Cary Bernstein Architects. Sini holds a Bachelor's degree in architecture from MIT and a Master’s of Architecture degree from Yale.
Coffee Shop, Bremerton WA
A tenant improvement of an existing one-story structure to add a contemporary, light-filled coffee shop featuring a skylight, slatted wood details, and organic shapes.
House/Warehouse, Port Orchard WA
A new mixed-use structure that combines a light industrial warehouse with a caretaker’s unit. A pre-engineered metal building with lofty spans and metal exterior is subdivided into a large, open plan work area and an efficient two bedroom home with tall ceilings.
Mountain View House, Bremerton WA
A new single family house on a steep slope with stunning views of the Olympic Mountain range. Dramatic large windows, hidden speakeasy, and fun young family combine to create this fully bespoke forever home.
Sunroom Addition, Port Orchard WA
A four-season sunroom addition to a single family home. Skylights fill the room with light and and large doors connect to the outdoors in this simple, owner’s retreat.
Huvila House, Port Orchard WA
A major remodel of an existing estate to create a functional and elegant home for a large family. This project combines a strategic remodel of a haphazard existing 5,000 square foot home and 1,000 square foot guest house along with significant landscaping to create a holistic master plan. The end result is a home with purposeful and well proportioned rooms, both inside and out, offering generous places to gather and delightful spots to retreat.
OIympus Kitchen, Bainbridge Island WA
A large baker’s kitchen with lots of counter space and ample storage transforms a crowded existing kitchen. A functional layout and natural materials make this kitchen the heart of the home.
Sunroom Addition, Bainbridge Island WA
A three season sunroom adds valuable livable area to this small cottage. This warm, sunny addition is the perfect place to enjoy the wooded surroundings of the property.
Keidas House, Kirkland WA
Clean lines and lots of light brighten this home located on a shady site. Beautifully detailed wood cladding and large windows transform the exterior. A straightforward plan with no wasted space maximizes use on the interior. This major remodel nearly doubles the size of the home with a new entry, open plan living / kitchen, and master bedroom suite.
Toka Bath, Seattle WA
A beautifully crafted wood vanity, white tile, and natural light are combined in this serene bath. This strategically located bathroom addition that is part of a master plan to add an Additional Dwelling Unit (ADU) to a nearly 100 year old cottage.
Grand Renovation, Bainbridge Island WA
This single family home is nestled into a beautiful garden oasis. The exterior is clad with metal and Shou Sugi Ban (burnt timber cladding). The wings of this 5,000 square foot home reach out into the landscape, framing views and capturing sunlight. The existing 1,800 square foot home is completely remodeled, transforming a drafty 1950’s house into a light-filled, warm and open family home.
Forest House, Bainbridge Island WA
A single family residence located on a heavily wooded lot. This project features Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) structure and durable exterior materials to create a maintenance free, private oasis for this family.
Mercer Renovation, Mercer Island WA
A cosmetic upgrade to a 1960’s single family home that transforms the dated exterior to a Scandinavian inspired contemporary house. Cedar cladding is paired with dark metal accents and a new roof overhang to dramatically improve the aesthetic balance of the home.
Central Addition, Seattle WA
A 1,000 square foot addition that doubles the usable living space of a single family home. The addition delicately connects to the 100 year old existing home, going up instead of out to maintain a sizable rear yard.
Ballard Bath, Seattle WA
A simple bathroom addition that provides sunlight, storage, and clean lines. Durable italian porcelain floors, matte subway tiles, walnut cabinetry, and quartz counters come together to make a clean, sophisticated bath.
Saimaa Cabin, Varkaus FI
A 600 square foot vacation residence located on a remote site. Traditional forms and materials are paired with contemporary systems and details. This cabin is new twist on the log cabin.
Design Consulting for Olson Kundig Architects, Seattle WA
Remotely coordinate plans, collaborate with engineering consultants, manage construction contract administration, and develop high performance details for numerous high-end projects. Consultant work denoted with (C) below.
Private Residence, Hunts Point WA (C)
A 10,000 square foot residence plus outbuildings with a $2,500 per square foot target cost. The home is nestled in the woods with luxurious finishes, large steel windows, pool, and native landscaping. Responsible for technical construction details and product research including Ortal and Montigo fireplaces, Brombal, Raico/MHB and Jada windows, Sun Power and Silfab PV arrays, Wood Stone and Earth Stone pizza ovens, and elevators from Savaria (Orion), Otis, and Western.
Private Multi-Family Residence, Singapore (C)
Responsible for complicated window detailing, open riser stairs design, and development of significant exterior elements in this multi-family estate located in Singapore. Lavish finishes of stone, wood, and metal combine with a courtyard design to create a luxurious family oasis in the city. The home features unusual program elements such as spa, chef’s kitchen, show kitchen, and helper’s quarters.
Private Residence Beach House, Watsonville CA (C)
A complete remodel and minor addition to an existing beach house located on a steep bluff facing the Pacific Ocean. The complexity of the project required a detailed Revit BIM (Building Information Model) showing phasing of the existing structure and integration of the new design.
Private Residence, Seattle WA (C)
Designed the exterior details on a major remodel of an 8,000 square foot single family residence on the shore of Lake Washington. Responsible for coordinating an intricate, woven façade composed of aluminum windows and structural steel. The complex detailing results in floor to ceiling glass and curated, framed views. Helped with both Construction Document detailing and Construction Administration.
Private Residence, Santa Cruz CA (C)
Coordinated plans and structural engineering on a 6,000 square foot single family residence on the coast of California. Detailed steel framing of a sweeping, thin roof edge and developed custom planters for this inside/outside house. This home inverts the upper and lower level to maximize views from the living spaces on the second floor.
Kitchen Remodel, Bellevue WA (C)
Developed interior elevations and details for a metal clad, minimalist kitchen that features a glass clad wine room, a pass through pantry, and fully custom cabinetry.
Private Residence Remodel, Medina WA (C)
Coordinated the interface between existing and new construction in a complex family estate on Lake Washington totally around 50,000 square feet. Developed the design of a large family kitchen with a stone island featuring a pop-up swivel TV, custom range hood, and windows integrated at the counter level. Worked with the lighting designer to create a lighting plan to seamlessly light the entire residence from existing to new addition.
Private Office Building and Art Gallery, San Francisco CA (C)
Resolved complex code analysis for the seismic upgrade and modern interior renovation of a historic masonry building in downtown San Francisco. Coordinated with structural, plumbing, and mechanical engineers to fit together complex systems while maximizing ceiling heights and space. This project adds a penthouse that is strategically set back from the street to maintain its historic appearance while providing added usable space for the owner.
Private Residence, London UK (C)
Coordinated plans and elevations for a multi-story family home located in the heart of London. This luxurious home features a large art collection, interior courtyard, indoor pool, two car lifts, and roof deck. The house is divided into three residences: the main home and two apartments for the family’s grown children. The house is clad in stone and carefully designed to fit into the historic neighborhood.
Private Residence, Denver CO (C)
Project architect through Design Development of this 16,000 square foot private residence featuring large operable steel windows and dramatic roof eaves.
Smith College Dormitory, Northampton MA (C)
Project architect for a 35,000 square foot dormitory project featuring five, two-story buildings surrounding a central lawn. Coordinated architectural and consultant plans to deliver apartment style housing with common kitchens and private bedrooms. Developed exterior details in brick and metal in an energy efficient envelope.
Private Residence, Lake Geneva CH
Project architect during Schematic Design of this 6,000 square foot family home located on a steep slope facing Lake Geneva. This three-story home features refined details and Swiss craftsmanship. The material palette includes steel and glass combined with terra cotta and wood.
Private Residence, Berkshires MA
Project architect responsible for interior detailing of 5,500 square foot vacation residence located on a 300 acre estate. Large, operable wall panels allow for direct connection to the outdoors. Dramatic cantilevering of the main floor enables the site to flow beneath the building. Materials palette includes raw metal exterior paneling with rich wood, stone and metal interiors.
Heritage University Expansion, Toppenish WA
Project architect engaged with project development ranging from campus master planning to the design and construction of three new academic buildings. Created design solutions that strengthened the campus fabric while providing individual character to the three new buildings. This $10 Million dollar project totaled 29,000 square feet.
Private Residence, San Juan Islands WA
Intern project team member for 3,000 square foot residence located in the archipelago northwest of Seattle. Nestled into the site, the house blurs the boundaries between the inside and outside.
Land Port of Entry, San Ysidro CA
Core team member of multi-phase 40 acre border crossing with a budget approaching $350 Million dollars. Project Architect of 99,000 square foot pedestrian building.
Biology and Chemistry Building, Whitworth WA
Team member for 110,000 square foot science building that features light filled public spaces and 50-person tiered lecture halls.
Drivers of Change - Water, Prestel Pub May 2009
Researched the social, technological, economic, environmental, and political impacts of water related issues. Created a graphic template that was used as the basis of design for the first edition of the Drivers of Change card set.
Ridge House, Healdsburg CA
Core team member for a 3,900 square foot residence located in Sonoma County. The natural contours of the hillside are hugged by the modern structure.
Education
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Bachelor of Science in Architecture, 1998-2002
Outstanding Undergraduate Prize for Academic Excellence 4.9/5.0 GPA
Media Lab Research Intern
Computer Science Lab Research Intern
Yale University, Master of Architecture, 2004-07
Feldman Prize Nominee
Frederick T. Ahlson Scholar
Aalto University (Helsinki University of Technology), Study Abroad 2001
International Architecture Program
University of Washington Professional & Continuing Education, 2018-2019
Certificate, Commercial Real Estate
Certifications
Washington State Architecture Board License
National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) Certification
American Institute of Architects (AIA) 2012-2015
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED AP)