The Custom Home Architect Tacoma trusts

Build a Home That Fits Your Lifestyle

Most architects only design what they personally like. We strive to design exactly what you need and want. 50+ Years Designing Custom Homes

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50+ Years of Custom Homes Tailored to
Tacoma Lifestyles

Are you tired of compromising? Struggling to make your growing family fit into a home that wasn’t designed for how you actually live?

If you’re a successful executive, entrepreneur, or simply someone in the Seattle area looking to build the home of your dreams – your home that finally gets everything right – you’ve found the right architect.

I’m Vern Rockwell, and for 50+ years as an architect, I’ve been designing custom homes that fit my clients’ lifestyles, not the other way around. Whether you’re expanding for a growing family, planning for multi-generational living, or finally ready to downsize to your perfect retreat, I’ll listen to what you really need and design a home that works exactly the way you live.

Custom Home Design

From concept to construction-ready plans

Residential Architecture

New builds and major renovations

Feasibility Studies

Know before you build

Construction Administration

Ensuring your vision becomes reality

3D Renderings

See your home before it's built

Stock Plans

Ready-to-build designs for contractors and quick projects

Our Proven 5-Phase Architectural Process

01. Pre-Design Meeting
We’ll explore your needs, visit your site, and create a clear roadmap for your project.

Together, we’ll explore different design possibilities and establish the direction for your home.

Your ideas become formal ¼” scale drawings with floor plans, elevations, and all the details.
I’ll handle all the technical drawings and documentation needed for building department approval.
I’ll manage any building department requests or clarifications at no additional cost to you.

Why Choose Designs Unlimited As Your Architect

  • Personal Attention: When you work with me, you work with me directly. No information gets lost between architects and drafters because I personally handle your project from start to finish.
  • Construction Expertise: I’ve been in the field. I know how homes are actually built, so my designs work in the real world – not just on paper.
  • Proven Process: I’ll guide you through every step, from that first conversation about whether we’re a good fit, through the cooperative design exercises that ensure I capture your vision perfectly.
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