This spectacular modern farmhouse was designed by DeForest Architects, located in Clinton, a community on Whidbey Island, Washington. The structure is balanced between two landscapes—a dramatic bluff overlooking Puget Sound to the west and rolling pastures to the east. There are a total of five bedrooms and four-and-a-half bathrooms in this 4,900-square-foot dwelling. The homeowners requested that […]
A simple craftsman cottage was transformed into a beautiful modern family home by DeForest Architects, located in Seattle, Washington. This project entails a second floor addition along with e complete renovation the entire home to reflect crisp lines, warmth and simplicity. The homeowners needed more space to accommodate their growing family and frequent guests. Interior spaces […]
A couple of empty nesters commissioned DeForest Architects for this modern steel and glass home with timeless materials and luminous spaces, perched on a hillside in Bellevue, Washington. The architects devised a solution that required a ground-up remodel of their old home, transforming a conventional suburban residence into a spectacular concrete, steel, and glass dwelling. Transplants […]
This Tudor revival home was completely renovated by DeForest Architects, located in the Queen Anne neighborhood of Seattle, Washington. The owner of this 3,500 square foot dwelling is a trained artist who had a vision of creating a place where her family could experience and create art, to both appreciate and reinterpret history. In this turn-of-the-century house, […]
A modern Tudor home has been renovated for family living by DeForest Architects in collaboration with Ore Studios, located in Seattle, Washington. Built in 1931, this beautiful 5,000 square foot home features warm materials and plenty of original details. However, it suffered from a cramped layout and lacked a connection to its park-like property overlooking […]
This modern rustic retreat was designed by DeForest Architects in collaboration with NB Design Group, located on Orcas Island, Washington. Orcas Island is the largest of the San Juan Islands, which are located in the northwestern corner of Washington state. The homeowner’s purchased this property to use as a large extended family gathering spot. On the […]
This modern desert house was designed by DeForest Architects in collaboration with NB Design Group, located in Bend, Oregon. The homeowner’s fell in love with Bend’s small city charm, high desert landscape and the boundless activities both outdoors and in. It was a place for the couple to recharge from their busy life in Seattle, […]
This fabulous rustic modern mountain retreat was designed by DeForest Architects, located on the glacier-fed Lake Wenatchee in Washington State. Rustic, modern, cozy, and sophisticated, this 2,890 square foot cabin was designed to bridge two worlds with natural ease. The owners spent many seasons on Lake Wenatchee in the Cascade Mountains before finding the perfect spot […]
This deliciously designed urban retreat was commissioned by DeForest Architects, located in Seattle, Washington. The residence was designed to maximize views of the Sound and Olympic Mountains. Another central focus of the design was create art gallery walls to highlight the homeowner’s extensive collection of Northwest Art. The architects conceived a dramatic central staircase comprised of steel and glass. […]
The Zipper House is a modern remodel in Seattle, Washington offering a new take on the postwar split-level type, designed by DeForest Architects. At first glance, the existing house was less than inspiring, a series of small rooms packed around a cramped central stair. The foundation was solid and the house well-maintained, but there was […]
