Suyama Peterson Deguchi (SPD) is an architecture firm based in Seattle, Washington, founded by George Suyama FAIA in 1971. The firm specializes in northwest contemporary design and offers a comprehensive range of services from architecture to interiors and furniture design. With a focus on creating spaces that evoke a quiet, emotional response, SPD believes in using elemental forms and minimal means to achieve architecture with nuance, depth, and richness.
The team at SPD, including partners Jay Deguchi and Chris Haddad, draws inspiration from a variety of sources, including nature, craftsmanship, and the integration of building and landscape. Their design philosophy emphasizes simplicity, authenticity, and a strong connection between inside and outside spaces. By using a limited palette of materials and focusing on creating a sense of place, SPD’s work reflects a modernism that is warm, nuanced, and resonates with clients and visitors alike.
Through a process of editing and refining ideas to their essence, SPD aims to create architecture that reflects their client’s needs and allows for personal engagement with the design. The firm’s commitment to craftsmanship and individualized design solutions is evident in their collaborative approach, where partners are intimately involved in each project from start to finish. With a rich history of collaboration with artists, craftsmen, and designers, SPD continues to push the boundaries of architectural design while staying true to their core values of simplicity, warmth, and connection to nature.