Curtis is one of those people that always knew what he wanted to do.  After showing an early aptitude for designing buildings, he began working for an architect in his home town of Juneau, Alaska before he got his driver’s license.  He enrolled in the architecture program at the University of Washington, graduating in 1973.  After working for a prominent Seattle-area firm for several years, he started Curtis Gelotte Architects in 1983.

With a sharpness of thought, Curtis brings a fresh approach and an artistic eye to all projects he undertakes.  His evocative designs consistently create structures that retain their beauty and grace for life, and, even after several hundred homes, he still has a spark and enthusiasm for each new project.  With that early interest in architecture and a foundation of hands-on experience, his talent has led him to great success and recognition.