Cole Whitmer is a designer and project manager working at the intersection of architecture and metal fabrication. Since 2016, he has been shaping ideas into metal and buildable solutions—turning ambitious concepts into reality.

He began his career at Seattle’s 12th Avenue Iron, where he advanced from CAD designer to operations manager and later managed the Tom Kundig Product Line. Along the way, he founded Drawn By Whitmer, a studio dedicated to high-end architectural metalwork. In 2022, Cole joined Harriet Industries as an architectural metal designer, further deepening his expertise in design implementation and fabrication.

What started as a drafting service has grown into a practice that blends design, project management, and business leadership. His collaborations span a wide network of industry leaders, including:

Olson Kundig, Dowbuilt, Lucas, KB Architectural Services, MG Partners, Hansen Construction, Pankow Builders, Beedie Construction, Chadhaus, Dovetail General Contractors, BW Interiors (United Arab Emirates), Hill Construction Company, Hoxie Huggins, Charlie Hellstern Interior Design, Gaile Guevara Studio, Krekow Jennings, Watermark Estate Management, Graham Baba Architects, Chant Productions LTD (New Zealand), Graypants, Inc., Grevstad, Hart Tipton Construction, Miller Hull, Mostar Studio, Objekts, Spearhead.ca, LCL Construction LTD (New Zealand).

With nearly a decade of experience and a global roster of collaborators, Cole bridges the gap between concept and craft—bringing clarity, precision, and buildability to every project.