Architecture & Design · Methow Valley, Washington

Serious Fun
Studio

Rooted in the Region. Serious About Design.

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Who We Are

Crafting spaces beautiful, livable, and deeply connected to place.

Serious Fun Studio is a small architecture and design firm based in the Methow Valley, founded by creative partners and spouses Kit and Sam Kollmeyer. The studio brings combined experience in architecture, design, and construction to every project, from the first sketch to the last detail.

"Take your pleasure seriously."
— Charles Eames

This is the ethos that animates everything the studio does. Collaborative by nature — the team loves connecting with clients and builders to shape projects that are both highly functional and genuinely delightful. Whether designing a mountain retreat, a hillside residence, or a community gathering space, the studio approaches each commission with curiosity, craft, and a deep respect for place.

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Disciplines under one roof
Architecture · Interiors · Landscape · Construction Admin
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Principals on every project
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Years hands-on building
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Core team members
The Team

The people behind the work.

Kit Kollmeyer
Principal, Registered Architect
Kit Kollmeyer

19+ years in architecture and design, plus 9 years as a hands-on builder. Worked with notable firms in Seattle and Basel, Switzerland. Grew up in Lake Chelan.

Bachelor of Architecture, University of Washington · Master of Architecture, Glasgow School of Art · Licensed Architect
Samantha Kollmeyer
Principal, Multidisciplinarian
Samantha Kollmeyer

18+ years of experience spanning landscapes, residences, public buildings, and urban plans at every scale across the Pacific Northwest. Established her own practice in 2015.

Bachelor of Architecture, University of Washington · BA Construction Management, University of Washington · Master of Architecture, Glasgow School of Art
Kaare Sola
Certified Interior Designer
Kaare Sola

15+ years of experience creating thoughtful, high-performing, and beautiful spaces. Work is grounded in sustainability and healthy materials. Joined the studio in 2024.

Certified Interior Designer
Our Work

Selected Projects

A commitment to regional mountain modern design, with several residences completed in the Lake Chelan area.

VISTA
Project 01
Vista
Chelan, WA · Clos Chevalle

Hillside residence with sweeping views, pool and spa, and a seamless indoor-outdoor aesthetic. Low-profile design merges with the terrain using muted materials and rich natural textures.

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Hawk's Ridge project
HAWK'S RIDGE
Project 02
Hawk's Ridge
Chelan, WA · Hawk's Ridge

At the crown of the development with commanding Lake Chelan views, pool and spa. Hygge-inspired warmth, grounded in its hillside setting and refined in every detail.

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TREE LINE
Project 03
Tree Line
Methow Valley, WA

Mountain modern home set among ponderosa pines. Dark board-and-batten siding, extensive glazing, and deeply integrated landscape design.

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Full portfolio at seriousfun.studio
Why Serious Fun Studio

Why Serious Fun Studio for Noche Vista

We know the light on the water, the feel of the hillsides, the way a home can either embrace or ignore its landscape — and that familiarity, paired with a career built on craft and exceptional design, makes Serious Fun Studio a natural fit.

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Deep Local Roots

Kit grew up in Lake Chelan and has designed multiple residences in the area, giving the studio an intimate understanding of the site, the views, and what makes a home here truly special.

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Builder-Architect Fluency

Experience in construction gives us an edge that translates directly into constructible, cost-aware design — bridging the gap between vision and reality.

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Mountain Modern Expertise

Our portfolio speaks the precise architectural language Noche Vista envisions — natural materials, clean lines, landscape integration, and indoor-outdoor living.

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Full-Service Capability

Architecture, interior design, landscape design, construction administration, and planning — all under one roof, all from one team.

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Personal, Collaborative Approach

Direct principal involvement on every project. You'll always be working with the people whose names are on the door.

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Our goal is to connect with people in a meaningful way and produce exceptional work.

Get In Touch

Get In On
The Fun

Ready to discuss your vision for Noche Vista? We'd love to hear about it. Reach out and let's start the conversation.

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Email info@seriousfun.studio
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Phone 509-899-8380
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Website www.seriousfun.studio