Background and Testimonials
Craig’s Background: Architect and Home Builder
1970-1975 University of WA, Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Design
1973-1976 Part time then full time building designer for New Concept
Homes, Bellevue, WA
1976-1994 Self employed as an architect and residential builder (C. J. Designs, Inc.) with a staff of up to eight employees. Designed and built custom homes, also offered architectural design services to area builders.
1994-2006 Merged ‘CJ Designs’ with ‘The Redman Company’ to form ‘The Redman/CJ Design and Construction Company, LLC’, a design/build firm for “spec” homes, custom homes and major remodeling projects.
2007 Formed ‘CJ Architecture, LLC’ for the purpose of designing new homes and remodels for custom clients and “spec” builders. Will also provide Building Consulting Services, if requested. Dissolved Redman/CJ partnership.
Notes and testimonials from clients
We designed our dream home with CJ Architecture. The process was very pleasant and educational for us. Craig’s great architectural mind, broad knowledge in construction parameters including: material types, quality, and costs. And most of all his patience and punctuality led us to achieve the design of our dream home.
(Farzad and Neda Zafari – Mercer Island custom design)
I have done business with Craig Johnson (CJ Architecture & Design) since 1980. Craig has designed custom jobs, single family speculation, and town homes. I continue to regularly use his design services because of his ability to design stylish projects within the parameters I need.
(Greg McGar Construction – Seattle builder)
Just a note to let you know we did receive your message about our permit being ready. Thank you for all your hard work. Have a great summer.
(Ed and Karen Dreyer – Mercer Island remodel)
From design to build, Craig Johnson and the subcontractors associated with Craig have exceeded our expectations in the quality of their work. From the initial concepts to final drawings, it was a very rapid process. Craig took to heart our needs for the house and provided a very open concept design, which we were delighted. I would not hesitate to recommend Craig to a friend or a colleague who is interested in having a home designed or built.
(George and Diane Wong – Bellevue custom design and building consultation)