Dave Dykstra, originally from Denver, moved to Seattle in 1988 upon completion of his B.A. degree in Design from the University of Colorado. Dave attended the University of Washington receiving a Master of Architecture degree. Graduate studies focused on residential design and concluded with a thesis on urban housing under the direction of acclaimed San Francisco Architect, Michael Pyatok.

With over 15 years of residential design experience, Dave's passion for balanced proportion and detail have produced numerous Northwest homes that are unique to each of the clients. His work has been featured in Seattle Homes and Lifestyles, and Beautiful Homes, and Home.

Dave has worked extensively with the Eastlake Community Council, serving as chair of the Design Committee in developing the Eastlake Design Guidelines.