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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
09 October 2013
George Suyama receives 2013 Hall of Fame Award
[SEATTLE, WASHINGTON]: Suyama Peterson Deguchi is pleased to announce that George Suyama, FAIA, is the
recipient of the Residential Architect 2013 Hall of Fame Award. Residential Architect is a magazine of the
American Institute of Architects (AIA). The other 2013 Leadership Award recipients are Craig Steely, Craig Steely
Architecture - Top Firm, and Katherine Hogan, Assoc AIA, and Vincent Petrarca, Tonic Design | Tonic
Construction - Rising Star.
George and his wife, Kim, are currently attending the 2013 Reinvention Conference, “Designing for Resilience” in
San Francisco, CA. The conference is from October 8-11, 2013 and the Leadership Awards Luncheon will take
place on Thursday, October 10. To read the feature article about George and the 2013 Leadership Awards, please
visit Residential Architect, September/October 2013 issue, page 56.
George Suyama, FAIA, is the Founding Principal of Suyama Peterson Deguchi, an architecture firm in Seattle,
Washington. Two of George’s most notable projects include Broadmoor Residence (Seattle WA, 2005) and
Fauntleroy Residence (Seattle WA, 2003); both projects received AIA Pacific Northwest Honor Awards and AIA
Seattle Honor Awards. George loves to collect antiques and handcrafted artifacts, driftwood, shells and other
objects. His appreciation of craftsmanship, simplicity and nature informs all of his designs whether they are for
private residences, art galleries or theatre renovations. “Our goal is to create an ambiance of place,” says George.
In recognition of his design excellence and contributions to the profession, he received the AIA Seattle Medal of
Honor (2009) and is a member of the American Institute of Architects’ College of Fellows. Suyama Peterson
Deguchi’s current projects include private residences in the Seattle area, Palo Alto, CA and Sun Valley, ID.
ABOUT SUYAMA PETERSON DEGUCHI
Suyama Peterson Deguchi (SPD), founded by George Suyama FAIA in 1971, is an architecture firm based in
Seattle, Washington. Ric Peterson, FAIA, joined George as partner in 1983 and Jay Deguchi, AIA, became a
partner in 2002. The firm specializes in northwest contemporary design and offers a comprehensive range of
services from architecture to interiors and furniture design.
As architects our goal is to create spaces that evoke a quiet, emotional response. We believe that the use of
elemental forms and minimal means can result in architecture that has nuance, depth and richness. SPD’s
projects range from prized private residences to experimental retail boutiques, galleries, cultural spaces, and
civic buildings in locations such as Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, California and Japan.
Our Belltown studio houses architectural offices for our professional staff, as well as Suyama Space, a renowned
art installation gallery, and 3x10 [Three by Ten], our retail showroom featuring custom designed furniture and
accessories. www.suyamapetersondeguchi.com
For additional information contact:
Emma Shultz, [email protected] or 206.256.0809