In this blog post, we’re thrilled to spotlight Andrea Lackie, a talented local from the Lake Tahoe area. Andrea brings a unique perspective to responsible design and thoughtful collaboration, and we’re excited to share her insights with you.
Read MoreNext up in our Design as a Verb video series: Lake Michigan Modern.
Read MorePalm Springs, California, has long been synonymous with cutting-edge residential design. From the 1940s through the 1960s, the city became a hub for mid-century modern architecture, a movement that emphasized clean lines, open floor plans, and a seamless connection between indoor and outdoor living.
Read MoreMost magazines (and many architects) sell design-as-a-noun: a parade of glossy images, ready-made, neatly packaged, and seemingly effortless. At DeForest Architects, a Seattle architecture firm, we believe in something else entirely: Design as a verb.
Read MoreAptly named, this house for a landscape photographer and outdoor enthusiast challenged DA to make the most of its setting with a minimum of means. In this post, we share some of the high and low-tech tools we used to realize this vision.
Read MoreWhen designing a home for snow country, it's crucial to understand where snow comes from, how it collects on your site, and anticipate its moving, melting, and freezing. Asking the right questions can help avoid damage and danger.
Read MoreOver the years, we’ve helped hundreds of clients navigate the custom home design and construction process. Along the way, we’ve compiled some helpful tips and time-tested advice in a two-part handbook titled ‘Getting Started: An Informal Insider’s Guide to the Design and Construction Process’.
Read MoreMany clients are building in small towns and rural areas where design-oriented firms are scarce and/or overbooked. Now they see that they can choose the architect that is just right for them, regardless of location.
Read MoreRight now seems like a perfect time to think about vacation. As luck would have it, it is always “right now!” In case you’ve been dreaming of your perfect vacation home, we’ve got some ideas and inspiration to share from our North Lake Wenatchee project.
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