photo by Steven Leonti
welcome to a notherworld
a Seattle-based design studio, founded by Michael David Lee.
Notherworld Projects is known as one of the Pacific Northwest’s leading design studios, always aiming to create unique designs for projects of all scales.
Michael, a Seattle native, has a long history in design, beginning in the world of Architecture and working his way toward smaller scales, including interior design, garden design, and styling. With a BFA in Architecture from the University of Cincinnati and an MFA in Interior Design from Parsons at The New School, Michael has nearly 20 years experience working with AD100 designers, influential artists, and world-class fabricators, with nearly a decade of this experience being in New York City. His interiors have been featured in Architectural Digest, Wallpaper, Surface, and Sight Unseen. Project locations beyond Seattle include New York City, Los Angeles, Salt Lake City, San Diego, and more.
Architecture & Interior Design
NW offers Architecture and Interior Design services for Residential, Hospitality, and Retail Design. Our approach is guided by a deep appreciation and respect for the artisans, fabricators, builders, and design peers that we collaborate with from day to day. The full-service team includes talented experts with knowledge in art history, architecture, design, project management, custom fabrication, and other disciplines. Our process is lead by an ethos, which allows us to design outside of the boundaries of style. We embrace the future and respect the past, which results in spaces that feel both new and familiar at the same time.
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Garden Design
NW offers garden design services at both small and large scales. Our approach centers around naturalistic planting, emphasizing ecological function, seasonal beauty, and the emotional experience around plants through their full life cycle. We value a balance between plant structure, texture, color, and form. We believe gardens should evolve beautifully through all four seasons, highlighting the dynamic nature of landscapes which complement the static nature of surrounding buildings and forms.
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