Meet the Partners
William Charles Shugart, AIA
Principal Architect
charlie@sww-ai.com
206.405.2532
“Design is best served as a collaborative process where the client, architect and contractor are allowed to explore the creative process together in an effort to achieve the client’s aesthetic and financial goals for a project.”
Charlie Shugart, AIA, Principal, earned both an undergraduate and Master of Architecture degree from Columbia University. For 16 years, before the formation of Shugart Wasse Workshop he was the founding principal of TECNIKOS (1992), an award-winning Architectural | Interior firm known for its innovative design approach to all building types; including single-family homes, multifamily housing, mixed-use building complexes, and sports facilities. His private residential work has won awards from the American Institute of Architects and has been featured in various publications from Seattle to Japan. Regional publication titles include Seattle Metropolitan, Seattle Homes & Lifestyles, Northwest Home & Garden and Pacific Magazine.
Charlie holds a Bachelor of Architecture degree (1982) and a Master of Architecture degree (1985) from Columbia University
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Shannon Murphy Shugart
Principal Interior Designer
shannon@sww-ai.com
206.405.2547
“Collaboration is the first step in providing tailored design solutions that respond to our client’s needs. Ideas that are fresh, yet timeless combined with unique relationships and team follow-through results in spaces that are unique to specific requirements.”
Principal Interior Designer Shannon Murphy Shugart brings over 25 years of Interior Design experience to Shugart Wasse Workshop. Shannon’s design and development participation includes a varied range of residential, commercial and multi-family projects throughout the Pacific Northwest. She has a unique perspective on creating Interiors which complement the Architecture in a holistic approach to the design. She is an expert on understanding current trends, targeting demographics, and creating spaces which flow together and inspire.
As Principal Interior Designer Shannon’s exceptional organizational skills and ability to keep projects within budget have won Shannon many loyal clients. Directly involved with each project she is well-known for her ability to respond to client needs and her effectiveness to work in partnership with other design consultants.
Shannon received her degree from Cornish College of the Arts in 1985.
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Matthew Wasse, AIA
Principal Architect
matt@sww-ai.com
206.405.2537
Matt is a skilled designer with a passion for sustainable development. Trained in Passive House strategies, Matt brings over 15 years’ experience and a commitment to high-performance design to his role as Principal Architect at Shugart Wasse Workshop.
Matt’s former experience ranges from mixed-use commercial to multi-family and custom residential. Prior to his current role, Matt was a sole practitioner and lead designer at a design-build firm.
Matt holds a Master of Architecture degree from the University of Washington (2001).
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