Kyle Seem

Designer / Software Engineer (she/her)

Kyle Seem is FORA’s first interdisciplinary hire, bringing to the studio her expertise in programming and digital design. She is an energetic software engineer with a passion for building functional tools and creating something beautiful from nothing - both of which lend themselves perfectly to architectural design. She appreciates precision and whimsy equally and aims to incorporate both in her work and her life.

Possessing a unique depth of empathy and thoughtfulness for how people live, Kyle’s focus for the duration of her time in architecture has led to the development of her expertise in Inclusive Design, ensuring the spaces FORA creates are beautiful, functional, and accessible for all.

Kyle grew up in poverty and personally understands the necessity of affordable housing. Her lived experiences drive her architectural design and she is passionate about creating safe spaces for people to call home.

Kyle recently purchased her first home and lives in Bellingham, WA with her partner Jacob (software engineer) and their cat. In her spare time she likes to go for walks, crochet, kayak, and play video games. Kyle is an excellent conversationalist, undeniably memorable, fiercely loyal, compassionate, emotional, and has a knack for exciting and uplifting everyone around her.

"Nothing in life is to be feared, it is only to be understood. Now is the time to understand more, so that we may fear less."

- Marie Curie

/ FAVORITE PROJECT

“Auzerais was the first affordable housing project I worked on; I learned so much and really enjoyed working with the team. I'm proud to be part of something so beautiful that will enhance the lives of so many people.”

  • What makes you excited to come to work?

    Constantly creating new things for projects that have a positive impact, and working with our great team.

  • What's your happy place?

    There's an overlook on Chuckanut Drive where I used to take my camping chair and read in the sun - absolute serenity.

  • If you could go anywhere (real or fictional, at no cost), where would you go?

    Space.

  • What's the best meal you've ever had?

    My partner and I make this Taiwanese-style chicken and rice dish that's just magical.

  • Coffee or tea?

    Coffee in the morning, tea in the afternoon.

  • What's something that made you smile recently?

    Cat videos.

  • What are some things your bucket list?

    Visit llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch in Anglesey, Wales and do the tourist thing, and then travel all around the UK. I also want to travel to areas of outstanding natural beauty.