--- title: "Goforth Gill Architects — Architects & Building Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/goforth-gill-architects-pfvwus-pf~218180121 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~218180121.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Goforth Gill Architects" category: ["Architects"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/bda379550e43082c_4523-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "PO Box 650, Vashon Island, Washington 98070, United States" latitude: 47.4259 longitude: -122.4644 phone: "(206) 463-5222" website: http://goforthgill.com rating: 5 review_count: 5 best_of_houzz_awards: 7 followers: 439 last_updated: 2026-09-03 --- # Goforth Gill Architects Original Houzz profile: [Goforth Gill Architects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/goforth-gill-architects-pfvwus-pf~218180121) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Architects - **Location:** Vashon Island, WA - **Serves:** Seattle, Tacoma, Burien, Port Orchard, Gig Harbor, Vashon, Normandy Park, Manchester, Southworth, Beacon Hill, Ruston, Dash Point, Rainier Valley, West Seattle - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (5 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 7 awards (2012–2021), for Design, Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 100,000 Ideabook Saves BEST OF HOUZZ DESIGN 2015, 2014, 2012. BEST OF HOUZZ SERVICE 2012, Goforth Gill Architects specializes in finely crafted residential projects, remodels, additions and new construction. With a dedication to client service and the craft of architecture and construction, we work with clients to find creative solutions to fit their site, personality, budget, and schedule. We are knowledgeable in sustainable building materials and processes. ### Services Provided - Architectural Design - Building Design - Home Remodeling - Architectural Drawings - Custom Homes - House Plans - Home Additions - Home Extensions - Kitchen Design - Sustainable Design - Kitchen Remodeling - Energy-Efficient Homes - Floor Plans - Bathroom Design - Green Building - Space Planning - Universal Design - Multigenerational Homes - Pool House Design & Construction - Handicap-Accessible Design - Mudroom Design - Basement Design - Attic Conversion - Staircase Design - Deck Design - Garage Design - Laundry Room Design ### Areas Served - Seattle - Tacoma - Burien - Port Orchard - Gig Harbor - Vashon - Normandy Park - Manchester - Southworth - Beacon Hill - Ruston - Dash Point - Rainier Valley - West Seattle ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Goforth Gill Architects | | Address | PO Box 650, Vashon Island, Washington 98070, United States | | Phone | (206) 463-5222 | | Website | http://goforthgill.com | | License Number | WA Registered Architect 5294 | | Followers on Houzz | 439 | ## Offers (DEMO) OFFERS _(DEMO) DISCLAIMER_ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Goforth Gill Architects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/goforth-gill-architects-pfvwus-pf~218180121) - **Website:** http://goforthgill.com - **Phone:** (206) 463-5222 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Goforth Gill Architects has been recognized in - several publications including; Houses Designed for - Families, Northwest Home + Garden / AIA Home of the - Month, Fine Homebuilding and in Seattle Magazine as one - of the Top 50 Northwest Architects in both 2008 and 2009. - **Best of Houzz:** 7 awards (2012–2021), for Design, Service. **Affiliations** - [AIA Custom Residential Architects Network](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/aia-custom-residential-architects-network-pfvwus-pf~629398549) - [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 — 5 reviews** ### All 5 reviews **★★★★★ — Krofchek Quality Construction LLC, Nov. 2015** > One of the best architects we have ever worked for! Kim is truly a pro, she held us to a higher standard and we did some of our finest work under her direction. > I miss our working relationship and seeing some our work displayed here on Goforth Gill's Houzz page makes me proud to have had spent many years working with her. > Kim is the best! > > Joe Krofchek > Krofchek Quality Construction LLC **★★★★★ — Quantum Windows & Doors, March 2015** > Goforth Gill Architects have built a reputation for distinct Pacific Northwest sustainable architecture and we have enjoyed watching their designs paint our western landscapes. Quantum has participated in several of their residential projects from Montana to here in Washington State. Their architecture is as noteworthy as their dedication to green building. **★★★★★ — sandynielsen, Jan. 2013** > Ten+ years ago, we selected Kim Goforth for our remodel. It was a large project, involving gutting most of the 1928 house, building three dormers, new archways, and built-ins for storage. > > Kim created many detail and room layout options for us to choose from, and understood exactly what we liked, and what we needed to create a cohesive look befitting an older home and functional for our three boys. > > We retained Kim throughout the building process, and she was a wonderful asset and a strong advocate for the house, helping us make decisions until completion, and serving as consultant with the builder. > > Our house is the "Magnolia Tudor" in the Goforth Gill Architects section. **Comment from Goforth Gill Architects:** > Thank you Sandy, I really appreciate this. Hope everything has turned out well with the house. I get lots of complements on the photos of it. **★★★★★ — audreyshif, Dec. 2012** > We hired Kim to create an architectural plan for our house remodel. She did an excellent job. Especially appreciated were her skills in working with the city for permitting, as we had a tricky permit to negotiate. She was very well- organized and responsive to all our needs. Her attention to detail was an enormous help to the contractor. We wouldn't hesitate to use her services again! **★★★★★ — gwen206, Nov. 2012** > We have enlisted Goforth Gill's help with two major renovation projects (one in 2009, the other in 2011), and would enthusiastically recommend them without any hesitation. Kim Goforth is truly gifted in her ability to imagine and design wonderful spaces. She provides thoughtful guidance on key decisions about materials, where to spend and where to save. Many times, as we've enjoyed our open, spacious kitchen, or watched a movie in our formerly small-and-dark TV room, we've turned to each other and said, "Kim is a genius." It was a pleasure to work with her. ## Selected projects - [Greenwood ADU](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/greenwood-adu-pj-vj~2988995) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - [Capitol Hill Tudor Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/capitol-hill-tudor-renovation-pj-vj~2988893) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 8 - Description: Remodel and renovation of early 1900s Tudor-style home. - [Queen Anne Whole House Renovation and Addition](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/queen-anne-whole-house-renovation-and-addition-pj-vj~2988848) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 8 - Description: Major remodel and 3-story addition to early 1900s Craftsman. - [Custom Craftsman Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/custom-craftsman-home-pj-vj~10314) - Location: Seattle, WA - Photos: 16 - [Mid-Century Modern Master Suite](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mid-century-modern-master-suite-pj-vj~326332) - Location: Seattle, WA - Photos: 9 - Description: A mid-century modern home with a tiny master bath and a huge atrium. The solution was to take over the atrium and create a true suite, with large closet and bath. Other main floor remodeling includes new double cherry entry doors, interior cherry doors, stained wood floors and railings and new paint throughout. - [Contemporary Whole-House Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/contemporary-whole-house-remodel-pj-vj~62465) - Location: Seattle, WA - Photos: 31 - Description: A whole-house remodel of a home first built in the '80s banished the brass fixtures and poor layout forever. Now you can follow the clean, contemporary lines throughout, with quarter sawn white oak floors, Nyatoh doors and eye-catching tile. - [colorful kitchen remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/colorful-kitchen-remodel-pj-vj~10321) - Location: Seattle, WA - Photos: 9 - [Quartermaster Harbor Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/quartermaster-harbor-residence-pj-vj~840207) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 10 - Description: A new home situated on Quartermaster Harbor on Vashon Island suits a family with three bedrooms, great room, media room and guest/exercise space. The house opens up to the water on both levels with a large bi-fold door from the dining room onto a covered deck at the main level and French doors to a patio at the lower level. Care was taken to shelter the great room from the glare of the western sun with the generous covered porch, while providing an abundance of natural light and maximizing the v… - [Seabrook Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/seabrook-residence-pj-vj~840233) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 2 - Description: A new residence and detached garage with living unit above located in the planned community of Seabrook on the Washington coast. The house sits on a prominent corner lot and the design complies with the development guidelines to preserve the seaside character of this planned community. - [Bellevue Residence Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bellevue-residence-renovation-pj-vj~17451) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 10 - Description: This project entailed renovations to the master suite, kitchen and family room of a traditional house and added a new outdoor pavilion and patio. - [Arroyo Beach House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/arroyo-beach-house-pj-vj~17392) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 5 - [Vashon Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/vashon-residence-pj-vj~17293) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 10 - [Queen Anne Remodel & Addition](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/queen-anne-remodel-and-addition-pj-vj~17402) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 7 - Description: This project was a series of three remodels. Phase one was a kitchen addition featuring a large marble topped island and custom cabinetry. Phase two was a basement remodel. Phase three was an outdoor dining pavilion with a tension shade covering and an outdoor kitchen. - [Wallingford Residence Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/wallingford-residence-remodel-pj-vj~17289) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 1 - Description: This cherry kitchen was incorporated into a small addition off the back of a turn of the century bungalow. The arched cabinet conceals a range hood, flanked by the pantry and refrigerator. - [Laurelhurst Residence Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/laurelhurst-residence-remodel-pj-vj~17286) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 - Description: A kitchen/dining room and master suite were added to this 1940’s home transforming it into a Craftsman-style bungalow. The existing living room, entry, bedrooms, and bath were also remodeled consistent with the period detailing. - [Fremont Residence Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/fremont-residence-remodel-pj-vj~17398) - Location: Seattle, WA - Photos: 6 - Description: These renovations complement the original character of this 1911 Craftsman bungalow. The kitchen expanded into an underutilized back porch opening onto a new deck and a private wooded rear yard. It features recycled slate countertops, cherry cabinets, and salvaged vintage lighting. The bath includes cast-off roofing slate recycled as floor tile, vintage lighting, and refurbished plumbing fixtures. This project was featured in Fine Homebuilding’s 1999 and 2003 Kitchen and Bath issues - [Island Beach House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/island-beach-house-pj-vj~840190) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 15 - Description: A beach house on a unique site with water views on multiple sides; a saltwater bay to the south and the sea to the north and west. The curved windows of main living spaces capture the ocean view while family room and bedroom windows face the bay. A lighthouse-like tower, with 360 degree views, forms the focal point of the house and is a beacon for approaching vehicles and passing watercraft. The residence features radiant floors, a ground source heat pump and a rainwater harvesting system that s… - [Tudor Main Floor Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/tudor-main-floor-remodel-pj-vj~23444) - Location: Seattle, WA - Photos: 13 - Description: Everything old is new again. A grand brick Tudor overlooking Lake Washington had an unfortunate ‘70s makeover of its main floor. The new owners were ready to put it right again, staying true to the original 1920s design and mahogany millwork, while adding some modern conveniences. Winner of 2012 REX Award - [Brick Tudor Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/brick-tudor-remodel-pj-vj~29919) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 7 - [Everett Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/everett-residence-pj-vj~17394) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 10 [See all 29 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/goforth-gill-architects-pfvwus-pf~218180121) ## Community Q&A **Q: whit shaker kitchen** *(in Photo Questions)* White cabinets and black countertops and black or gray backsplash. Help A: The backsplash is Jura Green limestone tile. **Q: Bozeman Residence - floor plan** *(in Photo Questions)* I am interested in seeing the floor plan of the Bozeman Residence. Thank you. A: Thank you for the request but the floor plans for this house are not published. **Q: What is the color of the red wall?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: The red is Benjamin Moore Sangria. **Q: SEARCHING FOR THIS BACKSPLASH!** *(in Photo Questions)* Hi- thank you for providing info on the backsplash tile in a previous inquiry. I have searched for this dark gray/green limestone tile and have not had any luck. Any chance you could provide the exact place this tile was purchased and tile name, manufacturer, etc? I would greatly appreciate it! A: I'm sorry, we did this work quite a few years ago and I do not have a record of this information. **Q: lovely bathroom door** *(in Photo Questions)* Who is the manufacturer? A: This door was made by Franks Lumber in Seattle but you can get something similar from many manufacturers. **Q: What a beautiful pavilion. Are those 4x4 or 6x6 Douglas fir posts? Thx** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Schultz Miller --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-03.*