Design Philosophy
No two sites ask
the same question
Every project, regardless of scale, is shaped by its own distinct set of circumstances. We approach each project through careful consideration of its site, context, and program, developing a design response tailored to the client's specific needs and aspirations.
Much of our work seeks a thoughtful balance between old and new, respecting architectural tradition while embracing innovation.
Our practice is guided by the following principles.
How the work
gets made
A Clear
Design Process
We begin by exploring a range of design alternatives early in the process. These studies provide a framework for refining the program, clarifying the client's priorities, and aligning the design with established budget parameters.
A Collaborative
Team Approach
We encourage the active involvement of the Owner and the design and construction team throughout every phase of a project. Open communication, thoughtful coordination, and a comprehensive approach to project management are essential to achieving a successful outcome.
Context, Craft,
and Detail
With more than 30 years of experience across a broad range of traditional, contemporary and mid-century modern building types, we consider architecture at every scale, from a building's relationship to its site, region, and climate to the quality of its materials, craftsmanship, and detailing. Careful attention to these elements results in buildings that are enduring, functional, and designed to stand the test of time.
Architecture at
every scale
Climate, prevailing weather, and the building traditions a place has already settled on.
Orientation, grade, trees, what sits either side of it, and what the village will permit.
Massing, circulation and the arrangement of rooms against the program we agreed.
What the building is made of, how it will weather, and how it can be maintained.
Craftsmanship and the joints: where two materials meet and one has to give way.
Buildings designed to
stand the test of time
The three principles hold whether the project is a new house, an addition to a hundred-year-old one, or a clubhouse.
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