About Us

Here’s what we’re all about

Hailing originally from New Zealand, owner Craden Henderson is passionate about creating spaces that are freeing and relevant to the people who inhabit them. This passion was the basis for founding 2atara.

We’re focused on all aspects of the built environment, from planning through closeout and inspection of your finished project.

An early estimate will ensure you understand costs of the project up front. If you do not already have an Architect you are working with and we are helping you with the design aspect of the project, you will have hand sketches, image boards and/or 3D models to help move to the construction phases as efficiently as possible.

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  • How we describe our projects:

    • Energy-efficient homes
    • Healthy for people and planet
    • Quality construction
    • Site friendly designs to minimize impact on the land
    • Spaces that are not just a place to sleep at night, but reflections of who you are and what you believe in

  • Types of Projects

    • Energy efficient additions
    • Remodels (residential and commercial)
    • New construction
    • Tiny homes and ADUs
    • Home care services
    • Although we focus on contemporary design, we’re more than happy to integrate our design sensibilities into a more traditional client vision

  • Community Support

    2atara volunteers & supports a number of local organizations, such as Friends of the Farms, Housing Resources Bainbridge, Helpline House and Kids Discovery Museum.  If you’re interested in having our assistance with pro bono efforts, we’d love to chat with you.

Why Design and Build Combined?

While we are happy to work with your Architect, we get very excited about projects and love to see them through from start to finish.  We believe the design build process saves you time and money and creates a fantastic end product.

Here is what you get:

  • A team approach right from the start — clients and subcontractors included.   This team approach allows us to develop a detailed understanding of the project parameters and ensure expectations are met.
  • Efficient in client interactions — one point person all the way through
  • The process starts with a thorough review of your pre-designed project and discussion about the scope and high level design.  Or, it begins with a review of your pre-designed project.  Through a design build process we can hear your vision firsthand and translate that directly into project budgets and drawings as needed.
    • The concept design is a collaborative process which utilizes hand drawings and software to produce 3D views of the project that help you experience the spaces.  At the conclusion we will provide a detailed quote for the remainder of the design and the construction phase of the project.
    • Also in collaboration with you, the detailed design and building of the project takes place.
  • We have a strong interest in designing within budget — it preserves your money and ours
  • Efficient pre-planning is the key to all successful projects.  We don’t start building until we’re 100% sure we’ve aligned with your vision and goals
  • The design.build process gives us control over the schedule and ensures that projects are completed in a very timely manner — less delays with back and forth discussions between architects, engineers, and builders
  • We have a lot of experience with sustainable practices – life cycle analysis, reuse, recycling, energy efficient systems, air quality, etc.  We leverage this experience to capture the best in sustainable technologies
  • We have a considerable amount of experience in the design world and collaborate with great subcontractors to ensure we’re designing in a cost effective manner

Who’s Who at 2atara

We are builders and designers.

Craden Henderson, LEED AP linkedin

With 20 years of construction, design, and project management experience, Craden has managed both large and small projects, nationally, and internationally, from single family residential construction to a $60-million library and historical renovation project.

Craden earned a Masters of Architecture from the Rhode Island School of Design where he specialized in sustainable design. As a LEED accredited professional, he has completed over 100 LEED projects while consulting with USGBC on the development of their LEED CI volume pilot program.

More recently, Craden worked at PHC Construction on Bainbridge Island as a Project Manager on the Island Gateway mixed-use project (which includes the new Bainbridge Island Museum of Art and the KiDiMu). He also completed the construction administration, interior design, and project management of the Tanner Insurance building in Kingston.

Recent residential projects include a sustainable modular home constructed in Idaho and trucked to the site on Bainbridge Island, a contemporary design and build of the Darden house, and a full interior remodel of the historic Bainbridge Ellingsen home.

When he’s not designing and building spaces, Craden is an avid paddle-boarder, kayaker and runner, and loves spending time with his 3 children Sky, Piper, and Tallis.

View Craden’s Portfolio of Work Prior to 2atara

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Client Testimonials

“Our experience with 2atara remodeling our 1970s kitchen was absolutely brilliant. The creative design by Craden and Ashley and the timely and expert execution of that by Mychal and the rest of the crew wonderfully transformed the space and its functionality. You folks are good, really good, at what you do.”

“Working with 2atara has been without a doubt the best experience my wife and I have ever had with a building contractor. Craden’s incredible insight, creativity and vision coupled with the team’s organization and exceptional professionalism made the project a total joy. We invited Craden to help us with figuring out what to do with a space in our ADU and he came up with an idea we (and many other builders) had not thought of. He then priced it very reasonably and the scheduling team kicked into gear to get the work done. With Bjorn project managing, the whole process was executed on time and on budget. They even worked around our schedule when we had guests staying in the space so they would not get disturbed. The whole team were very personable, and we enjoyed having them around. 2atara were an exceptional company to work with and we recommend them highly!”

“I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for the exceptional work your team has done so far. I am genuinely overcome with positive emotions and feel incredibly fortunate to be working with such a dedicated and skilled group. The commitment and care you’ve shown in handling this project, which is so close to my heart, have not gone unnoticed. I deeply appreciate the attention to detail and the passion your team brings to every aspect of the work. It truly means more to me than words can express.”

“From day one, Craden has shown professionalism, passion and precision through the design, demo and build of our downstairs project. We have had previous experience with other contractors as well as over 12 meetings with different providers which all fell short of our expectations.”

“I really enjoyed working with you. Talented and nice crew too!”

“The 2atara team did an amazing job on our remodel.  The quality of their work is superior and they were so quick and efficient throughout the process.  They were a real pleasure to work with.”

“From a design and construction point of view Craden keeps you smiling.”

“You and your collaborators really earned our gratitude and admiration, so naturally, we speak glowingly of you and your crew.  Every day we delight in our reimagined, remodelled surroundings.  Thank you again.”

“Craden is an extraordinary individual possessed of a great many talents: he is incredibly knowledgeable, innovative, creative and skillful. Craden is a great communicator, able to understand the lay person and to explain the intricacies of any project in accessible terms. One of Craden’s finest traits is his positive attitude; there is no problem that is insurmountable for Craden–he will find a way to solve it, always with a smile!”

“We absolutely LOVE, love love our new bathroom! We call it our spa ;). So we think grateful thoughts towards 2atara daily.”

“My experience with Craden as an architect , design consultant and contractor project manager has been most rewarding, pleasant, productive and entertaining.  Our project in Kingston, Wash (Tanner Building) was completed on time and below budget.  With the guidance of Craden and his team,  we got the job done to every ones approval, including  the SBA, Bank of America and my dear wife.”

“The climbing wall is a magnificent!  You guys nailed this with your ideas.  This is really going to make a positive impact on the Museum and the community.  I hope you know how deeply you’re making our community a better place and how grateful we are that you’re on this planet and part of KiDiMu.”

“Craden, thanks for consulting with USGBC on our new LEED rollout programs.  Your expertise has been of great help to our program.”

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