George Suyama, FAIA, founded our Seattle-based practice in 1971 and quickly became known for innovative designs that draw from the rich traditions of Japanese and Northwest Contemporary architecture. The hallmark of our internationally published work is the mastery of scale and proportion, sophisticated detailing and restrained material palette. Our pursuit of timeless and elegant design is recognized by numerous awards and establishes our reputation as one of the leading architecture firms in the Pacific Northwest.

Renamed Suyama Peterson Deguchi in 2003, the firm has a professional staff of 13 located in a Belltown studio that houses our offices as well as the Suyama Space gallery and our new furniture and accessory showroom, 3 X 10. Our firm offers a comprehensive range of services from architecture to interiors and furniture design. Our award winning projects range from prized private residences to experimental retail boutiques. Strongly design oriented. Registered in Washington, Idaho, California, Alaska, New York and the District of Columbia.

As architects we strive for timeless designs inspired by ideas that transcend style and trends by addressing the specifics of each site, program and client. We believe that design should not begin with a preconceived idea or style but should flow naturally from a thorough investigation and understanding of each project's unique challenges. This philosophy ensures that each design will suit the specific needs of each client. By determining the essence of each site and project we create timeless architecture of lasting value.