The Underground Kitchen

This project was the flagship project for First Lamp. It was designed and constructed by Kevin and Taylor as a testing ground for future collaboration. Since ownership, design, and construction were all represented between the two team members, this project communicates First Lamp’s position on architectural design better than any to date. Despite its small scale, it is the purest example of the type of work that First Lamp will produce in the future. The space lies in the basement of a three story residential condominium building in Queen Anne. Nestled almost entirely below grade, natural light and views to the outside were impossible from the outset. Therefore, the primary goal of the design was to create a comfortable urban retreat that is isolated completely from the surrounding environment.