DeForest Architects, llc has studios in Seattle, Washington and Lake Tahoe, California.
Known for warm modern design that “plays well with others,” the studio is dedicated to engaging clients in the fun and creativity of the design process. Working closely with clients throughout the Northwest, California, Hawaii, and beyond, the firm thrives on inventing new ways to live, work, and play.
John DeForest, AIA, Principal
A native Seattleite, John DeForest received architectural degrees from Yale and from Harvard’s Graduate School of Design. After working with firms in New England, San Francisco, and Seattle, John founded DeForest Architects with a vision of developing a more collaborative, client-inspired approach to design.
LOCATION: Seattle, Washington, United States
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Overlooking Union Bay, this 6,000 sf waterfront residence is both a practical family home and an elegant oasis of space and light. It is also a return to roots, as the new house rests on the site of the owner’s childhood home.
The Book House, located on Lake Washington in Seattle’s Washington Park, underwent a complete interior redesign by DeForest Architects. The home, originally a Tudor-style structure, had fallen into disrepair, but the new owners saw its potential.
The Gallery Residence, designed by DeForest Architects, is a single-family home that serves as a cozy urban retreat. Located in Seattle, Washington, the home is designed to showcase the owners’ collection of Northwest art while taking full advantage of the stunning views of Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains.
