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Suyama Peterson Deguchi Architectural Drawings and Records, approximately 1970-2010

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Suyama Peterson Deguchi
Title
Suyama Peterson Deguchi Architectural Drawings and Records
Dates
approximately 1970-2010 (inclusive)
Quantity
166 boxes, approximately 2,000 rolls, and 9 oversize folders
Collection Number
PH2017-026
Summary
Architectural plans, drawings, and records from the Suyama, Peterson and Deguchi Architectural firm
Repository
University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections
University of Washington Libraries
Box 352900
Seattle, WA
98195-2900
Telephone: 2065431929
Fax: 2065431931
speccoll@uw.edu
Access Restrictions

No restrictions on access but advance notice is required for use.

Records stored off site; advance notice required for use.

Request at UW

Languages
English
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Biographical Note

George Suyama graduated with a bachelor's degree in architecture from the University of Washington in 1967. During his last year in college he was employed under Seattle architect Gene Zema where he developed a strong sense of traditional Japanese design. Suyama's early designs were heavily influenced by the use of wood, a characteristic of the Northwest Style. In 1979 Suyama and Zema traveled to Japan where Suyama became inspired by the aesthetic of balancing nature and architecture. His later projects incorporated elements of steel and concrete, but still kept with the aesthetic of simple order and balance between interior and landscape. Projects he worked on include Peet's Coffee and Tea shops, Nordstorm, and several residential homes.

Suyama founded his firm in 1971 and later added partners Ric Peterson in 1983, Jay Deguchi in 2003, and Chris Haddad in 2014. The firm specializes in northwest contemporary design and offers a comprehensive range of services from architecture to interiors and furniture design.

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Content Description

Project files and architectural drawings from the firm Suyama Peterson Deguchi.

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Other Descriptive Information

Some boxes listed in the original inventory list are missing and are noted in the finding aid. Boxes 178-224 were not listed in the original inventory list. They were added to the finding aid, continuing from the last numbered box.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

Copyrights retained by creator. Contact University of Washington Libraries Special Collections for details.

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Administrative Information

Preservation Note

Records stored off site; advance notice required for use.

Acquisition Information

Donor: Suyama Peterson Deguchi, 2017.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

 


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