DeForest Architects

DeForest Architects develops residential architecture, remodeling, and public and commercial projects from published studios in Seattle and Lake Tahoe. The relationship between program, layout, and context is central when considering services of this kind: spatial decisions need to respond to planned activities, site characteristics, and the needs of people using the facilities.

Its process incorporates client participation, physical models, and visualization tools. Work in mountain settings considers climate and outdoor living, while the portfolio also presents urban homes and transformations of existing properties. Reviewing references by program and context helps identify which aspects of the practice can respond to the priorities of a particular assignment and its intended users.

An initial inquiry benefits from identifying the building use, location, approximate area, and whether the assignment involves new construction or an existing property. Reviewing comparable projects helps frame a discussion about scope, design stages, and coordination with the specialists required for the proposed work.