In "3 x 3," three recently constructed residences by Seattle-based architecture firm Suyama Peterson Deguchi are broken down into case studies. Sharing inherent architectonic characteristics and employing similar design philosophies, the homes are tested on three different sites and topographies: a remote island, high along a rocky bluff with "big" views of an archipelago below; a long and narrow site in a historic beach community on Puget Sound; and a site situated on a golf-course fairway, surrounded by homes built in more traditional styles.
George Suyama, FAIA, founded Seattle-based George Suyama Architects in 1971 (renamed Suyama Peterson Deguchi in 2003) and quickly became known for innovative designs that draw from the rich traditions of Japanese and Northwest contemporary architecture. With complete sets of drawings, photographs and text, "3 x 3" documents the pursuit of timeless and elegant design that has established this firm's leading reputation in the Pacific Northwest.