• 1. Discovery
  • Our projects are as unique as our clients. At the beginning of each project, we listen thoroughly to each client to understand their unique requirements. Believing that “a problem well-defined is half-way to being solved”, this allows us to develop a nuanced program, which we further refine with the client to ensure that the end product is perfectly in tune with their way of life.
  • 3. Documentation
  • We believe it is essential to understand materials and construction options fully in order to assist our clients in deciding where their budgets are most wisely invested. No stone is left unturned when developing details and preparing documents; research, digital modeling and mock-ups are all a part of the process.
  • 5. Realization
  • Our design team remains actively engaged throughout construction. Though we endeavor to anticipate all situations in advance, our active involvement in the construction process allows us to proactively address unforeseen circumstances if they occur. We hold routine site meetings with the project team, and stay in close contact with both the on-site construction supervisor, our consultants, and the client. For geographically distant projects, site visits occur as often as schedule and budget will allow, and progress is monitored via webcam.
  • 2. Design
  • Our work is guided by principles, rather than by a preoccupation with a particular form or formula. We explore each site’s characteristics to better understand how they can be optimized, taking advantage of topography, views, sun angles, and prevailing breezes. Constraints become virtues. Our work is crafted to be warm and inviting, to maximize the potential of each material, to have a richness of detail, and to heighten the user’s experience. As our work progresses, multiple iterations of each design are developed and reviewed with the client.
  • 4. Bidding and Procurement
  • In addition to producing documents, we advise clients on their selection of a qualified builder, and carefully review and compare bids for accuracy. We understand the importance of comparing contractors and sub-contractors for their experience, the quality of their work, and their commitment to delivering projects on-time and on-budget. Beginning as early in the process as possible, we work closely with builders to ensure details are worked out in the most cost-effective fashion, and potential pitfalls are spotted. Finally, we draw on our experience to help locate the fabricators and suppliers necessary to achieve the aesthetic goals of the project.
  • 6. Habitation
  • The only constant is change, and so our engagement after completion extends beyond merely responding to routine maintenance issues. We understand that our client’s needs are dynamic, and that their buildings and spaces need to evolve with them. While we strive to build adaptable, flexible structures, technology, family dynamics, and stylistic attitudes change. If the need arises, we look forward to the opportunity to be involved.