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# Suyama Peterson Deguchi

Original Houzz profile: [Suyama Peterson Deguchi](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/suyama-peterson-deguchi-pfvwus-pf~1099174279)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Architects
- **Location:** Seattle, WA
- **Serves:** Seattle, Mercer Island, Alameda, Berkeley, Decatur Island, Lopez Island, Palo Alto, San Francisco
- **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (4 reviews)
- **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2015), for Design.

## About

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Suyama Peterson Deguchi (SPD), founded by George Suyama FAIA in 1971, is an architecture firm based in Seattle, Washington. Ric Peterson, FAIA, joined George as partner in 1983 and Jay Deguchi became a partner in 2002. The firm specializes in northwest contemporary design and offers a comprehensive range of services from architecture to interiors and furniture design.

As architects our goal is to create spaces that evoke a quiet, emotional response. We believe that the use of elemental forms and minimal means can result in architecture that has nuance, depth and richness. Through a process of editing and refining we reduce distractions and decrease the visual noise of everyday life. As a result, our designs have an ambience that resonates whether they are for prized private residences, art galleries or experimental retail boutiques.

SPD's South Park studio houses architectural offices for our professional staff, as well as 3x10 \[Three by Ten\], our furniture and accessory showroom.

### Services Provided

- Architectural Design
- Architectural Drawings
- Custom Homes
- House Plans
- New Home Construction
- Sustainable Design
- 3D Rendering
- Green Building
- Universal Design

### Areas Served

- Seattle
- Mercer Island
- Alameda
- Berkeley
- Decatur Island
- Lopez Island
- Palo Alto
- San Francisco

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | Suyama Peterson Deguchi |
| Address | 8601 8th Avenue South, Seattle, Washington 98108, United States |
| Phone | (206) 256-0809 |
| Website | http://www.suyamapetersondeguchi.com |
| Followers on Houzz | 336 |

**Social profiles:**
- Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/pages/Suyama-Peterson-Deguchi-Architects/295572893887034

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [Suyama Peterson Deguchi](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/suyama-peterson-deguchi-pfvwus-pf~1099174279)
- **Website:** http://www.suyamapetersondeguchi.com
- **Phone:** (206) 256-0809

## Credentials

**Certifications & Awards**
- Residential Architect 2013 Hall of Fame Award - George Suyama; American Institute of Architects (AIA) Seattle and Northwest Honor Awards for Fauntleroy Residence, Broadmoor Residence and SPD Belltown Office/Gallery among others; AIA Seattle Medal of Honor - George Suyama 2009;

- **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2015), for Design.

**Affiliations**
- [National Association of Home Builders](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/national-association-of-home-builders-pfvwus-pf~562065019)
- [The American Institute of Architects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/the-american-institute-of-architects-pfvwus-pf~1350720471)

## Reviews

**Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 4 reviews**

### All 4 reviews

**★★★★★ — C A Adams, LLC, June 2017**

> Jay has incredible drive and ability to step into the vision and architectural passions of his clients. He has an amazing knack for creating simple spaces that reflect and compliment his client’s lifestyles, vision and desires.
>
> Jay’s limitless energy, optimism and passion for the careful creation of his design, drives him to solve daily construction issues by refining and simplifying wherever possible. It’s Jay’s flexibility, ingenuity and thoughtful engagement of the team that makes him such a valuable asset as a project team member.
>
> A project team which has the great advantage of including Jay Deguchi’s positive energy and passion, can be assured that the vision of the design will become reality.

**★★★★★ — Quantum Windows & Doors, Aug. 2015**

> The partnership of George Suyama, Ric Peterson, and Jay Deguchi has resulted in a powerhouse of talent dotting the northwest landscape with award winning, memorable designs. Quantum has a long standing relationship with this firm, and most recently we proudly appear in their Montana Ranch House, a serene retreat composed of wood, stone, concrete, plaster and steel metalwork. Suyama Peterson Deguchi is one of Seattle's most prestigious architecture firms.

**★★★★★ — Stetzer Builders, Sept. 2014**

> What Suyama Peterson Deguchi touches, turns to gold. SPD truly marries design, knowledge, flexibility, intelligence and wholesomeness.  If your intension is be a part of an astonishing experience, then you are purchasing bewilderment with SPD.  We truly appreciate having an incredible building experience with Suyama Peterson Deguchi and hope you do to!

**★★★★★ — ScottFaulknerDESIGN, Aug. 2014**

> I have been honored to provide SPD projects with custom cabinets and furniture, through a previous employer and now through my own business, for the past 15 years. The offices and staff @ SPD are highly organized and they communicate well. Their designs strive for perfection, are timeless, are enjoyable to fabricate and always enjoyable to visit years later. Fabricating an SPD design brings the best out of any crafts-person, from their craft to their ability to collaborate with other trades. The homes and projects of SPD are highly respected in the architectural world and I would recommend SPD for any design work.

## Selected projects

- [Junsei House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/junsei-house-pj-vj~3128471)
  - Location: Seattle, WA
  - Photos: 14
  - Description: Designed for a couple interested in simplifying their lives and learning to live with less, The Junsei House was created with a holistic approach to designing architecture that is sustainable. The house’s spaces give one a feeling of completeness, eliminating the need for more things. Simple, efficient and quiet in design, the house is a reaction to today’s technology and offers a refuge in an ever changing, chaotic world. Located in an area once rich in fishing and logging and still supported b…
- [American Camp](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/american-camp-pj-vj~513329)
  - Location: San Juan Island, WA
  - Photos: 15
  - Description: This 1,300 square foot San Juan Island retreat home and detached guest room was sited to provide a sense of integration with the stunning surroundings. Spaces are organized around selected views to maximize all available natural light creating a tranquil environment to enhance the indigenous materials used throughout. A vaulted roof shell, which sits on a steel and wood structure, contributes to the integration of interior and exterior spaces and helps control the effects of harsh winter winds.…
- [Mt. Vernon Retreat](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mt-vernon-retreat-pj-vj~510955)
  - Location: Seattle, WA
  - Photos: 4
  - Description: Traditional Japanese joinery of hand-planed Port Orford cedar provides the structural grid for this weekend residence. The main living space and the kitchen, with sleeping loft, bedroom, and cellar storage, are contained within this deceptively simple tent-like retreat, created for clients who enjoy bird watching.
- [Urban Cabin](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/urban-cabin-pj-vj~174668)
  - Location: Medina, WA
  - Photos: 15
  - Description: Conceptually, Urban Cabin was inspired by a picnic shelter in a forest. The ideas of a primitive picnic shelter gave direction to both the building’s form and minimal program requirements. All program elements were reduced of excesses and distilled down to the elemental. Architecture and Interiors by Suyama Peterson Deguchi Photos by Michael Burns
- [Broadmoor Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/broadmoor-residence-pj-vj~174054)
  - Location: Seattle, WA
  - Photos: 10
  - Description: This project is about space that is created between a site’s topography and its architectural forms. The result is a house that is seamless in its connection to the landscape. AIA/Seattle Honor Award, 2005 AIA/Northwest Honor Award, 2005 photos by Michael Burns and Paul Warchol
- [Fauntleroy Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/fauntleroy-residence-pj-vj~174770)
  - Location: Seattle, WA
  - Photos: 5
  - Description: The site for this project is a narrow beachfront lot with panoramic views of the Puget Sound and the Cascade Mountains beyond. The 2,500 square foot house was designed as a minimalist counterpoint to protect and preserve the fragile nature of the two existing rustic cabins that share the site. The house is a series of sequential spaces that slowly unveil themselves. Exterior courtyards and interior spaces weave together and constantly blur the relationship between outside and inside. This projec…
- [Decatur Retreat](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/decatur-retreat-pj-vj~174631)
  - Location: San Juan Islands, WA
  - Photos: 14
  - Description: Nestled atop a tree-covered ridge on Decautur Island, this modest 1,500 square foot cabin is comprised of three distinct volumes connected by a simple shed roof. Large wood-framed windows create living space between the volumes and evoke a sense of immersion into the beautiful natural surroundings. Interiors by Christian Grevstad Interior Design Photos by Michael Burns
- [Indianola Beach House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/indianola-beach-house-pj-vj~205877)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 8
  - Description: Architecture: Suyama Peterson Deguchi Interiors: Susan Marinello Interiors
- [Montana Ranch House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/montana-ranch-house-pj-vj~1839625)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 28
- [River House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/river-house-pj-vj~1207822)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 20
  - Description: River House is a serene shelter embracing the natural beauty of the rugged mountain area. The complex program for a retired couple included a guest wing and extended outdoor living areas. The site is located within an older cul-de-sac development above a meandering river and the challenge was to build a private oasis in this dense setting with a connection to the river and the surrounding scenic mountains. An elongated concrete wall on the north side provides a structural backbone for the compos…
- [Lopez Island](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lopez-island-pj-vj~1208047)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 12
  - Description: The 2,600 square foot vacation retreat is located on Lopez Island, on a bluff overlooking the San Juan Islands. The retreat is divided into two structures, joined by an entry courtyard with a reflecting pool that ties the two structures to each other and the site. A large floating roof protects the main house from winter rain, wind, and the summer sun. Locating the master bedroom and other program at opposite ends of the bar provides an open central gathering area and allows the guesthouse to ha…
- [Bellevue Penthouse](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bellevue-penthouse-pj-vj~3128499)
  - Location: Bellevue, WA
  - Photos: 10
- [Allen Point Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/allen-point-residence-pj-vj~3128523)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 11
  - Description: The Allen Point Residence is owned by an established northwest family who hired George Suyama Architects to design the house in the 1980’s to raise their family. The property is on a peninsula with dramatic waterfront exposure at the south end of Puget Sound. The house is anchored to the site and its views of the Sound using rich natural materials, large roof overhangs, and an axial floor plan. The Owners, wanting to continue the legacy of the house and property, approached Suyama Peterson Deguc…
- [Portage Bay Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/portage-bay-remodel-pj-vj~174080)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 1
- [Courtyard House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/courtyard-house-pj-vj~174016)
  - Location: Seattle, WA
  - Photos: 6
  - Description: This single-family residence is located on a steep corner lot in a dense urban neighborhood. The dynamic site boasts incredible westerly views, but presents few opportunities for private outdoor space. By moving the conditioned architectural volumes forward towards the view, a series of inner courtyards were created, fulfilling the clients request for private outdoor space. The courtyards anchor the house to the site and provide a sense of sanctuary. Photos by Robert Pisano
- [Leschi Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/leschi-residence-pj-vj~283826)
  - Location: Seattle, WA
  - Photos: 8
  - Description: The Leschi Residence was completely remodeled for an active family with young children. It was essential to use durable materials requiring little maintenance within a tight budget. Even the charred cedar exterior siding was selected for its low maintenance. The remodel opened up the original floor plan and created a new entry sequence, providing a view through the house and reinforcing indoor-outdoor connections. Adding an east-facing window wall connected the open plan kitchen, dining and livi…
- [Shou Sugi Ban House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/shou-sugi-ban-house-pj-vj~1489882)
  - Location: Houston, TX
  - Photos: 6
- [West Seattle Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/west-seattle-residence-pj-vj~1207418)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 7
  - Description: The West Seattle Residence by Suyama Peterson Deguchi is "a thoughtfully designed budget-minded place for a couple of homebodies who really do like to entertain. A 2,800-square-foot home (three bedrooms, 2 ½ baths) of Sheetrocked white walls, concrete and bamboo floors, glass, blackened steel, HardiePanel and cedar. A home with an open living space (kitchen, dining and living rooms) and a sky-high, city-view deck that runs practically the length of all three rooms." - Rebecca Teagarden, The Seat…
- [Magnolia Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/magnolia-residence-pj-vj~1209182)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 14
  - Description: This 5,200 square foot residence is located on a bluff in Magnolia, overlooking Puget Sound. Situated in a densely developed residential neighborhood with small lots, the design both responds to the 1950’s modernist houses in the neighborhood with the use of masonry exterior materials and creates open modernist spaces with its composition of geometrical volumes. The house was conceived of as a bridge linking the program and site to the west-facing views. The bridge, which houses the public livin…
- [Medina Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/medina-residence-pj-vj~521481)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 16

[See all 21 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/suyama-peterson-deguchi-pfvwus-pf~1099174279)

## Community Q&A

**Q: Trees** *(in Photo Questions)*

What type of trees are lining the concrete wall?

A: They are young black pine trees.

**Q: Amazingly beautiful project** *(in Photo Questions)*

Every detail is beautiful.  Well done!   Those outdoor chaises: who? Where?  Gotta include those in our current build project!  Thanks for sharing your gift for beautiful design!

A: Thank you for the kind words, we appreciate you taking the time to view our projects. The chaise loungers are from Royal Botania. Good luck with your build!

**Q: Hello, is that a wood burning fire?** *(in Photo Questions)*

A: Thank you for your question--yes it is a wood burning fireplace.

**Q: Is the fireplace concrete? I love it!!** *(in Photo Questions)*

A: So glad to hear you like the fireplace--it is made from cast concrete and blackened steel.

**Q: How tall is the eating area of the island?** *(in Photo Questions)*

A: Thank you for your interest in our work and your question--the island is 42" high. Cheers!

**Q: Dinning Table** *(in Photo Questions)*

What kind if wood is this table made of?

A: Thank you for your question--the table top is made from Douglas Fir.

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-14.*