Process

Our designs are rooted in and meant to resonate with a specific place, the world around it, and the individuals who inhabit them. When we begin working on a project, our first steps are to understand the project’s site and contextual inputs before developing primary design drivers inspired by art and experiential phenomenon. Understanding the qualities that help define “place” can inform how a building is sited, shaped and may change over time. We strive to craft design solutions that respond to the site, allowing the building to thoughtfully assimilate within its context. Our process aims to identify the site’s potentials and design a response that celebrates the transitions between the indoor spaces and the world outside, forming a deep with connection between landscape, architecture and interiors.

After thoroughly exploring site and pre-design opportunities, we approach the design process with an intent to achieve a clarity of place and space through restraint. Our team iterates until we have achieved a clear design and spatial arrangement which have been reduced to the essentials. We then take the spatial concept and design from the inside-out, striking a balance between the interior spaces and exterior building expression. One of our favorite parts of this process is developing subtle or unexpected discoveries through the craft and detailing of the spatial experience, materiality, and use of natural light. Through the intentional selection of warm and inviting materials in dialogue with their surrounding landscape, we aim to strike a balance between simplicity and comfort. By responding to the site via sensory experiences – light, shadows, sounds, smells, breezes, etc., there is opportunity to create an emotional experience that influences the way our clients live and interact with their site.

The collaborative process with our clients and partners is our passion. Together, we embark on a journey of refining and honing our initial design ideas, carefully crafting and distilling an initial idea into a tangible reality. The result is an architectural experience of intentional spaces that inspire and resonate deeply with their occupants.