Architecture and interior design working together hand in glove

We call it design collaboration

What We Do

Founded in 1998, DECA is an independent architecture and interior design studio creating sustainable environments for regional and international clients.

We purposefully blur the lines between interior design and architecture. They don’t operate alone, but are part of a holistic vision. It’s this sense of design collaboration that is at the heart of our practice—driving our commitment to research, flexible solutions, and creative thinking that results in award-winning spaces.

Services

Architecture » Interior Design » Space Planning » Long-Range Master Planning » Feasibility Studies » Site Analysis » Programming » Project Management

Studio Leadership

David Hyman, Principal

AIA, LEED AP

For more than 25 years, David has been practicing and leading the design of award-winning projects with complex and demanding requirements. His extensive experience with public projects, particularly in the field of education, gives him keen insight into helping large institutional groups plan and complete long-term projects. David is a natural educator and nurtures a technically adept, research-driven studio culture.

Sallee Humphrey, Principal

Interior Designer

Sallee has been creating innovative and functional interior solutions for architectural projects for over 25 years. As the founder and lead interior designer at DECA, she enthusiastically leads all interiors projects for the studio. Sallee brings focus, flexibility, and a good sense of humor to DECA’s signature personalized services.

Shem Harding, Associate Principal

AIA, LEED AP

With over 10 years of architectural experience on institutional and educational projects, Shem is a lead designer in the firm. His gifted sense of design and attention to detail have contributed to the success of many of DECA’s most prestigious projects both in the United States and abroad, including Taejon International School, Morrison Academy Performing Arts Center, Shaver Green Apartments and the Oregon Jewish Museum.

 

Recognition

  • 2012 » International Interior Design Association, Best of Competition Award for Residential, CYRK Building

  • 2011 » International Interior Design Association, Citation Award for Hospitality/ Restaurant/ Retail, The Arlington Club

  • 2011 » International Interior Design Association, People's Choice Award, Hallie-Ford-Center

  • 2010 » DJC Top Projects, First Place Renovation, Mercy Corps Headquarters

  • 2009 » AIA Citation Award for Design Excellence, Shaver Green

  • 2009 » Northwest Construction, Best of ’09 Award for Public Multi-Family Housing, Shaver Green

  • 2009 » International Interior Design Association, Merit Award for Design Excellence, Lincoln Restaurant

  • 2008 » Best of Northwest Construction Award for a Private Project, Mercy Corps Headquarters

  • 2008 » International Interior Design Association, Merit Award for Design Excellence, Big-Giant Offices

  • 2008 » Oregon Chapter American Concrete Institute, Excellence in Concrete Award, Kurilo-Haagenson Residence

  • 2006 » Corvallis Historic Preservation Advisory Board, Historic Preservation Certificate of Merit, OSU Pride Center

  • 2006 » AIA/IIDA/IDSA, Citation Award for Design Excellence, PSU Smith Memorial Student Union Center Ballroom

  • 2006 » Northwest Design Awards, First Place, Retail, The Eye Studio

  • 2005 » International Interior Design Association, Honor Award for Design Excellence, The Eye Studio

  • 2002 » Associated Builders & Contractors Excellence in Construction, Eyes on Broadway

  • 2001 » IIDA/AIA/ASID, Merit Award for Design Excellence, Eyes on Broadway

  • 1997 » Oregon Governor’s Livability Award, David Hyman for City Life Housing

  • 1997 » HUD Home Ownership Building Innovation Award, David Hyman for City Life Housing

  • 1996 » American Planning Association Special Achievement in Planning, David Hyman for City Life Housing