In architectural design, the site presents the framework into which the building is woven. For any given site, the effort must be made to determine its spirit and its sense of place. A sense of place results from a vast number of influences acting upon and within a piece of land. These influences can be easily quantifiable such as zoning codes, or climatic conditions, or less so like cultural/historical precedents, and the clients' desires. The particular group of influences on a place is specific and unique to that place alone.
Respect the environment by creating architecture that integrates materials, methods of building and ways of living that sustain our natural resources and enhance our communities. Founded in 1994, Vandervort Architects creates architecture that is influenced by the beauty and tradition of the Northwest. Our approach seeks appropriate design solutions that responds to the land, reflect our clients' needs, and respects the communities in which we live and create. We apply these same sensitivities toward understanding other areas we work in around the region and country.
Shoal Bight Residence: The form of this compact 1,580 sf house was derived from a desire to relate all the main spaces to the spectacular water views of its site and to create simple/clean lines that would be both beautiful and cost effective. To this end we have created a linear home stretched...
Crystal Lake Residence: This three bedroom home near Woodinville, WA replaces a waterfront cabin the clients had enjoyed for years. It comprises 2,600 sf plus a 300 sf guest suite over the detached garage. The skewed plan allows the house to relate well to the street while orienting for the best...
David Vandervort Architects has been selected by Houzz.com as one of it's 2016 Best Of Houzz winners for Design. According to the Houzz press release "Design award winners’ work was the most popular among the more than 35 million monthly users on Houzz. " We previously received this recognition in...
Magnolia Remodel: This remodel transformed a standard 1950’s daylight basement house into a dramatic view focused residence for a couple including an Accessory Dwelling Unit and Art Studio. The 3,800 sf home is located in the Magnolia neighborhood of Seattle and has a sweeping 270 degree view of the...
The International Living Future Institute has recognized zHome, designed by David Vandervort Architects, with Net Zero Energy Building Certification and Petal Certification under its Living Building Challenge program. Worldwide there are now only four projects certified as Net Zero by the...
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