DeForest Architects PLLC

This year marked the 25th anniversary of DA’s journey. We are so grateful to the clients, colleagues, family and friends who have taken us under their wing along the way. In that spirit, DA is supporting The Mockingbird Society, a local non-profit that elevates and empowers the voices of youth to advocate for Washington foster care and youth homelessness support systems. https://lnkd.in/g6hwjVr4 Thank you from all of us at DeForest Architects!

This Thursday, DA is hosting a roundtable for the AIA’s Small Practice and Residential Committee (SPARC). John will be joined by Architects David Coleman, Joe Herrin, and Kip Katich for a discussion of how to maximize value in custom residential design. https://lnkd.in/gjNXz5aa

'Maximum Fun, Minimum Fuss' was the mantra for our Quincho project. Designed for entertaining and hosting visiting family and friends, the structure is an entertaining space and provides flex space for visiting friends and family to stay. https://lnkd.in/gqzCij4F Architect: Deforest Architects Contractor: Dyna Builders Structural: Evergreen Design Company Landscape: SCJ Studio Landscape Architecture - Seattle, Spokane, Montana Interiors: Marian Flombaum Photography: Rafael Soldi Photography #deforestarchitects #deforestarchitectsmagnoliamoderncottage #magnoliamoderncottage #deforestarchitectsquincho

For our most recent DA Lab—a time for our team to come together and sharpen our skills—we explored freehand perspective sketching of both ‘existing’ and ‘proposed’ conditions. Each of us chose a spot in our lovely courtyard building to sit and sketch, and then we gathered to share our finished works. It was amazing to see everyone's unique perspectives, different techniques, and creative approaches. Here are some of the results!

Check out the latest at DeForest Architects! In this issue of our newsletter, we highlight two exciting projects under construction in Idaho and a gem of a modern cottage in Port Townsend, WA. Also in this issue: recent publications, design talks, and advances in AI technology. Plus, meet our newest team member. https://lnkd.in/g7UwnWkZ

Multigenerational homes are growing in popularity. See our Union Bay Residence in this Seattle Times feature about this growing trend in housing. https://lnkd.in/gHHgUNy7 Architect: DeForest Architects Contractor: Lockhart Suver Interior Design: NB Design Group Structural: Evergreen Design Company Landscape: Allworth Design Photography: Benjamin Benschneider

Take a look at AD's article, 6 Homebuilders Predict What Houses Will Look Like in 20 Years, featuring Mike Suver of Lockhart Suver and The Bluff. https://lnkd.in/gPtBrx9y Architect: Deforest Architects Contractor: Lockhart Suver Interiors: NB Design Group, Lucas Interior Landscape: Charles Anderson Landscape Architecture Structural: Swenson Say Faget Photography: Benjamin Benschneider

At our Catskill View Preserve project, Ornilux glass was incorporated into the high-performance glazing system to protect the abundant avian population on site. See it in action! Architect: DeForest Architects Contractor: Reed Contracting Inc. Structural: Proper & O'Leary Interiors: Sabin Viehland Interior Design Landscape: Jamie Purinton Landscape LLC

See our Mid-Century Retreat, a remodel of a Roland Terry home, featured on Mid-Century Home. https://lnkd.in/gQ6RBTeP Interior Design: Ore Studios Contractor: Vanguard Construction Structural: Quantum Consulting Engineers Landscape: Perennial Planning Photography: Haris Kenjar #internationalcoffeeday #deforestarchitects #deforestarchitectsmidcenturyretreat #midcenturyretreat #modernremodels #deforestarchitectsmodernremodels #rolandterry #seattlemidcenturymodern #seattlemidcentury

Following up on our 'Design for a Growing Family' blog post, this article from Porch is a great article on rightsizing your life, including your home! https://lnkd.in/gK_U43q6 ??: Yum Yum Farm Architect: Deforest architects Contractor: Amelon Construction Photos: Farshid Assassi & Dwell Magazine