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Today we celebrate 20 years with all-star Superintendent Terry Van Wyk, whose skill and heart make him an indispensable member of the Dowbuilt team. As a superintendent, Terry is respected for both his leadership on site and for his craft. His fellow superintendents regard him as one of the best finish carpenters on the roster—capable of pulling off any task on any site. He’s known to step up for the most complicated challenges that take hours to solve. Terry is a natural mentor and teacher, dedicated to passing on his craft to the next generation through on-site guidance and his volunteer involvement with Sawhorse Revolution, a Seattle non-profit that provides free design-build education to inner-city teens. For Terry, the most rewarding part of Sawhorse is introducing kids to tools and showing them how to build and create in ways they never imagined. Known for his patience and encouragement, Terry brings people together on every job site—he’s a dependable team player, a thoughtful problem-solver, and a constant source of support, always willing to lend a hand. Off the clock, Terry can be found cheering on his beloved Seattle Kraken with his wife April, sharing dad jokes, and walking his three dachshunds. Terry, here’s to your craftmanship, leadership, and 20 years of mentoring the next generation of carpenters. Thank you for everything you do—we’re lucky to have you and excited for all the milestones still to come!

At this year’s Seattle Design Festival, members of our build team partnered with Olson Kundig to bring their installation Affirmative Care to life. The multi-sensory installation explored the festival's theme of Feedback. Using our Woodshop's CNC, the team cut a plywood geodesic frame that supported inflatable, touch-sensitive bubbles. Each bubble lit up and randomly played affirmations recorded by Olson Kundig employees, surrounding visitors with unexpected moments of encouragement. Scroll for a behind-the-scenes look at the build process—and to see how the finished installation came alive at the festival. Concept and design: Olson Kundig Photos: Michael Stearns Built by us Dowbuilt #seattledesignfestival #SDF2025 #seattledesignfestival2025 #GeodesicDome #BuckyFuller #PlywoodDesign #ParametricDesign #buildInnovation

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We’re celebrating 10 years with Chris Lefebvre! As a service superintendent in Montana, Chris supports a select group of Dowbuilt clients with ongoing care, maintenance, and small project management. With a background in fine arts and 20+ years of construction experience, he’s a creative problem solver who guides clients through decisions and revisions with a calm, reassuring approach—and then executes them flawlessly. Chris’s background in fine cabinetry, custom fabrication, and finish work—paired with his early training in fine art and theater—gives him a rare design sensibility and deep appreciation for the highly custom homes he helps maintain. One colleague recalled collaborating with Chris on the intricate installation of a one-of-a-kind vintage chandelier. The task required patience, teamwork, and absolute focus under pressure—and Chris delivered with his characteristic steadiness and precision. Cheers to a decade of craftsmanship, calm under pressure, and client care, Chris. We’re lucky to have you! Photo: Michael Stearns

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For our Brooklyn brownstone restoration, our digital construction team and woodshop partnered to reproduce four corbels—ornate, 100-year-old architectural features essential to the building’s historic façade. We used 3D laser scanning to capture the original pieces, then digitally modeled them to guide the fabrication process. From there, we translated the design into machinable parts, milled each one from solid teak using CNC technology, and hand-finished the components before sending them to New York for installation by our build team. By combining advanced digital tools with traditional craftsmanship, we preserved the integrity of the original design at less than half the cost of hand-carving.

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After seven incredible years, we’re sending big love and thanks to Carly Dow for the lasting impact she’s made on Dowbuilt. Carly built our social media presence from the ground up, turning a blank slate into a vibrant, authentic reflection of who we are and what we value. She’s a content wizard with sharp editorial instincts, a deep love for architecture, and a gift for telling stories that connect people and places. If you’ve been lucky enough to work with Carly, you know she’s a gifted collaborator and relationship builder—always there to offer a great idea, a helping hand, and sincere friendship. She brings creative energy and genuine care to her work, making every project shine. She helped shape our voice, told stories that mattered, and made Dowbuilt feel like home. Thank you, Carly. You’ll always be part of the Dowbuilt family. 💛🩶