Seattle based Mutuus Studio has forged a distinctive practice of expanding the boundaries between architecture and art with their integrated approach to design. In 2016, architect / dancer Kristen Becker and architect / musician Jim Friesz came together with artist / designer Saul Becker to form Mutuus Studio out of mutual appreciation for beautifully crafted design that doesn’t place limits on what they design.
The studio name, Mutuus (moo-tis) translates from Latin to mean mutual / exchange reinforcing their studio philosophy that design is inherently collaborative and mutually beneficial.
The partners have a shared vision that their role as designers is to help narrate the story of our clients’ lives through the careful curation of furnishings, objects, and art within the architecture that they design. Whether it is a custom home or a custom object, the trio believes that the architecture, interior furnishings, and objects that surround us ought to be in harmony to have a full experience of architecture.
Known for their refined architecture and warm modern interiors, the inter-disciplinary firm distinguished themselves from traditional architectural practices by designing Mutuus Made objects, furnishings, and lighting for the interior exclusively for their clients. Their award winning hospitality, residential projects and art projects are intentionally unpretentious and inclusive and have been featured in publications such as New York Times, Dwell, Architectural Digest and Elle Décor.