PROFILE

Renée Marquardt, principal of Marquardt Interior Design has practiced residential and commercial design for nearly 20 years. A Seattle native, she embodies the Northwest design sensibility giving it her own sophisticated and sometimes eclectic twist. Trained as an architect, she possesses a thorough understanding of the integration of architecture

and interior design, combining her technical expertise with her passion for the tangible qualities of a space. Well versed in all aspects of the design process, she has collaborated with many respected architectural firms and is an excellent communicator. She loves what she does and shares that enthusiasm with all project participants, contractors, artists and craftspeople, but most importantly, her clients.

DESIGN APPROACH

Renée is committed to design that expresses the inter-relationships between architecture and place, space and form, color and materials, economy and integrity. Her work, whatever the scope, is the thoughtful composition of many elements in balance and harmony with one another. She strives to create timeless spaces that reflect purpose, character and a sense of place. When selecting materials, durability, sustainability and budget all inform the final outcome, which is to provide her clients with responsibly designed environments that reflect their values and meet their needs well into the future.

EDUCATION

Renée received her B.A. in Architecture from the University of Oregon in 1990. She gained a strong appreciation for Scandinavian design while abroad in Copenhagen, Denmark with the Danish International Studies Program where she studied design, history and architecture throughout Scandinavia and Europe.