Some architects chase trends. I prefer to leave a lasting footprint. One that blends into the landscape yet leaves a quiet mark of wonder for those who stumble upon it. At Sasquatch Architecture, we believe good design should tread lightly, stand tall, and feel as though it’s always belonged.

I’m Kristopher Celtnieks, architect and founder of Sasquatch Architecture. My work blends a deep respect for context with modern, sustainable design, inspired by the landscapes of the Pacific Northwest (and the occasional mysterious figure wandering through the woods).

I began my architectural journey at Temple University, where I balanced studio life with competing on the collegiate tennis courts. That experience taught me focus, resilience, and how to keep my cool under pressure. From there I headed west to the University of Oregon for graduate school, diving into urban and sustainable design. A season in Finland immersed me in Nordic principles of simplicity, functionality, and a deep connection between architecture and nature. These ideas continue to shape my work today.

Before founding Sasquatch Architecture in 2016, I spent nearly a decade at both commercial and residential firms in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Oregon. Those years gave me a broad foundation, from urban infill to finely tuned homes, and a clear sense of how thoughtful design can shape communities for the better.

At Sasquatch Architecture, I bring that experience together to create work that balances innovation with sensitivity to place. Projects range from modern residential transformations to traditional additions that honor their historic context, to small commercial spaces like taphouses and tenant improvements, and to thoughtful housing developments including townhouses and cottage clusters. Each project is rooted in context, climate, and community. We work with budgets of all sizes, from cozy cabin footprints to more expansive ventures, and specialize in aligning your vision with real-world constraints so good design isn’t reserved only for those with unlimited resources.

Our mission is to craft spaces that endure, spark curiosity, and quietly reveal themselves over time, like catching a glimpse of something unexpected between the trees. If you happen to spot someone snowboarding with a sketchbook tucked away, playing pickup soccer, hiking through the woods with his daughter, or rummaging through estate sales for hidden design gems, that’s probably me. Half architect, half elusive creature, always observing and imagining the next space to bring to life.