Gerrick Office is an architecture and design firm based in Seattle, Washington and certified by the Washington State Office of Minority and Women’s Business Enterprises (OMWBE) as a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE).
As designers, our primary focus is on optimizing existing spaces and sites and discovering their hidden potential. This might include reclaiming attic spaces above a home or garage, lifting a house to gain habitable basement space, exploring the possiblity of accessory structures to increase density, or transforming nondescript secondary areas into uplifting spiritual spaces. We search for opportunities to improve existing conditions through economical means reusing materials where possible, rather than tearing down and building with increasingly limited resources. Through this thoughtful dialogue with the past, novel and unexpected solutions arise that transcend preconceived design notions and suggest new ways of living in the world.
Misun (Mee-Sun) Chung Gerrick is co-owner and principal architect of Gerrick Office (G.O.) Her design approach is grounded in creating elegant, personal and tranquil spaces with a strong emphasis on materiality, craftsmanship and refined detailing.
Misun spent over two decades at Olson Kundig, where she worked closely with builders and craftspeople, explored innovative building technologies and advanced sustainable design strategies. Her work spanned residential and institutional projects, with a focus on maintaining design integrity through all phases of construction, including contract administration. During this time, her experience also included community engagement efforts, serving as a volunteer design review board member and volunteering as a project manager for an orphanage in Tanzania.
Prior to joining Olson Kundig, Misun’s experience included work with firms in Baltimore, Syracuse, New York City and South Korea, contributing to a diverse range of projects and design perspectives.
She is a licensed Architect in the State of Washington and a LEED Accredited Professional. Misun holds a Master of Architecture from the University of Washington and a Bachelor of Science in Interior Design from Syracuse University.
In 2021 Misun founded Gerrick Office, where she brings her experience, insight and dedication to creating inspiring spaces for clients.
Christopher Gerrick is co-owner and principal architect at Gerrick Office (G.O.) Chris contributes to project design, production and management, employing emerging design technologies like BIM, 3D visualization, lidar scanning and cloud-based project management to communicate design concepts and deliver projects at high efficiency and value for clients.
Chris worked at design firm Olson Kundig for over 18 years, where he managed complex residential and commercial projects. Project contributions were published in The New York Times, Metropolis and Architectural Record and recognized with local, regional and national AIA awards. Prior to his employment at Olson Kundig he completed architecture internships at firms in Chicago, Los Angeles and Detroit and engineering internships at General Motors.
Chris is a licensed Architect in the State of Washington and State of Michigan and a LEED Accredited Professional. He holds a Certificate in Digital Design and Fabrication from the University of Washington, a Master of Architecture from Rice University and a Bachelor of Science in Architecture from the University of Michigan.
