
About Us
Dungeness Design is an architecture firm located in Sequim, WA between the Olympic Mountains and the Strait of Juan de Fuca. The majority of Dungeness Design’s projects are located in the North Olympic Peninsula. Architect Karla Forsbeck established Dungeness Design in 2008 bringing over 25 years of experience with projects of all sizes and types, in Seattle, NYC and San Francisco to Dungeness Design.
Dungeness Design’s philosophy is that successful architecture:
• Responds to the client’s goals and concerns
• Efficiently utilizes natural resources and elements
• Enhances the natural features of the site
• Supports the activities and health of the inhabitants
• Provides serenity and delight
• Has "good bones"
• Is the product of teamwork
• Respects the history and culture of a community
Services Provided
Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), Architectural Design, Architectural Drawings, Building Design, Custom Homes, Energy-Efficient Homes, Floor Plans, Green Building, Home Additions, Home Extensions, House Plans, Kitchen Design, Multigenerational Homes, Sustainable Design, Universal Design, 3D Home Design, New Home Design
Areas Served
Bell Hill, Blyn, Carlsborg, Jamestown, River Road, Sequim, North Olympic Peninsula, Port Angeles, Port Townsend, Island County, Jefferson County, Coupeville, Langley
Awards
2016 Best of Houzz Award for Service
9 Projects
Credentials
2 Houzz Awards
2 Houzz Badges
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8 Reviews for Dungeness Design

Heather Minter
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Client
Karla Forsbeck was hired for a complete remodel and addition of our master suite. We couldn't be happier with the final outcome and would recommend Karla to anybody looking for a positive experience from communication to execution. Initially Karla drew up four designs. Working with those four designs, together we came up with a fifth and final design. Our new age-in-place space is functional, beautiful and peaceful. The wide hallways and doorways, walk-in-shower, vaulted ceiling and window placements work well with the original architecture.
Karla was a pleasure to work with, easy to communicate with and quick to respond to emails and phone calls. She worked with the engineer and contractor as needed, dropped by the job site even when we were out of town and looked up specifications of fixtures and accessories to provide accurate blue prints. Costs were fair and results were always delivered sooner than expected.
Thank you Dungeness Design!
December 25, 2018

Libby Hartman
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Client
Karla of Dungeness Design was the perfect partner for our custom home build project. She helped turn a very specific vision of ours into reality. She has the great combination of expert and listener so that we got guidance to keep us out of decisions we'd regret while not pushing her preferences on us. She is very well organized and responsive. I would not hesitating in recommending Karla to anyone.
November 16, 2018

Comment from Dungeness Design:
Thank you and it was great being a partner in the creation of your home!

tvanduzer
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Client
We hired Dungeness Design in Sequim, WA to design our new house in Eureka, CA. Karla Forsbeck was the architect. We highly recommend her.
We removed a small decrepit house on a lot that sloped by 8-10 feet over the length of the lot. I am 83 years old and my husband is 87. The house was designed for our remaining years. It is next door to our son and his wife and near other family members. It is totally flat to allow for possible future wheelchair access. It includes a guest room for possible future use for a live-in care giver. Safety features were installed in the bathrooms. Generous window sizes and some skylights were provided to make it a pleasant environment in the somewhat overcast weather of Eureka. To heighten the pleasure the house brings, a clever shape in the back provided for a patio at the same level as the rest of the house and partially shielded from winds by wings of the house. The kitchen is beautifully designed to be colorful, spacious, and well lighted. A living room was designed to replicate that in our previous home of 52 years to ease the impact of the move. The design of the house is elegant. It was a challenge to achieve all of our goals within the area limits imposed by rules regarding a small lot.
Ms. Forsbeck was very easy to work with, quickly and eagerly responding to our many requests. She also provided ideas for valuable innovations. Her work is excellent. We are delighted with the results and can happily recommend Ms. Forsbeck and Dungeness Design for your home project.
September 20, 2015

burgett_jan
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Client
We first met Karla at Dungeness Design when we drove by the house that she had restored. We liked her style and we weren't disappointed in the plans she produced for our house in Dungeness. We had a general concept of our design on view property, and Karla listened to our ideas and made helpful suggestions. We took a long time to decide exactly what we wanted and she was very patient with us. We wanted to make the most of the water and mountain views, and the plans she produced for our house were outstanding. We are extremely pleased with the completed project. Karla is talented, honest and sincere and we enjoyed working with her very much.
September 18, 2015

livndoll20
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Client
Working with Karla was extremely pleasant and easy! She was available for consultation and took into account all our desires and needs and worked with us and the City of Port Angeles, WA, to provide a workable design, design plans, and, ultimately, a finished garage that exactly fit our desires! She met all agreed upon time schedules and mid-construction changes were prompt, taken on with no reservations. She is very professional and produces an excellent design and set plans that required little to no changes during the permitting process or construction. Thank you Karla for a great job! I would not hesitate to recommend you!
September 17, 2015

quail226
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Client
We worked with Karla Forsbeck to design a home. We thought we could do it ourselves but kept running into our ignorance of how to work around design issues. Karla was a calm, helpful and knowledgeable addition to our often cranky process. We took her what we'd agreed upon and she helped remold it into reality, a home that's compact, convenient and is a stand-out in our area. We live on a bike trail and when working outside, it's inevitable that we hear someone say, "I really like that house." Can't recommend Karla enough.
September 17, 2015

victdev
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Colleague
Karla at Dungeness Design has done an excellent job for us and would recomend
the compay highly. I have been in the buildiing industry 45 years and have worked
with many high end firms and Dungeness Design does an excellent job.
September 11, 2015

steve662
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Client
Karla designed what I call an addition (about 10x30) to a 38 foot trailer. Technically you can't have an addition. However it was built very close to the trailer. It is in the woods, so she added a couple of high up windows to let more light in. The addition added a bedroom for my son and additional living space with a wood stove. Now the trailer doesn't feel so much like a trailer. I was very pleased with the outcome.
September 7, 2015
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5 Comments
Commented: What is the blue/green paint color?The owner says it is Rodda Paint color #8513 Pale Portabella. The actual color is not quite as blue as in the photo.
July 21, 2017
Commented: I love the table! Where can I find it?My client said she bought it at Ikea but that was a few years ago.
January 15, 2016
Commented: ArtI'll ask my client and let you know.
December 7, 2015
Commented: What is the color of the door?Hi - The Owners selected the paint color. It's Glidden Homemade Butterscotch (GLY29).
September 25, 2015
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