Architectural Design for Outdoor Living
making meaningful places
We believe that architecture goes beyond the physical buildings. Good architecture is rooted in good placemaking and is ultimately tied to the place it is situated in. Good buildings have the ability to create and shape outdoor spaces, areas that are typically an after thought once the building program has been decided on and the layout has been created. We try to enhance and bring out opportunities that are already present and complement them with the design.
Our goal is to transform our current building culture, empowering communities to make them resilient communities, one project at a time. We believe design can be a great shaper of creating these active environments and allow the end user to live a fuller and richer life.
Our principles are rooted in sustainable design, respecting the natural world and complementing it with passive and active design solutions. We have a responsibility as architects to be stewards of our communities, treating the natural world as God’s gift it is to mankind. We see our place in the world as a something that can enhance and complement the natural world. To often, buildings destroy places and communities, usually due to short sightedness of for-profit only type projects, that look at building as commodities. But it does not have to be that way. Instead, the built environment can integrate with nature and enliven the world around us.
We look to design, build, and develop as well as renovate existing structures to help make your vision come to life. We do all of this while incorporating natural elements and promoting outdoor living to the space.
design process
Central to our mission is to help our clients through the entire process of design and give them the tools they need to make effective decisions. We treat the process as a dialogue, that will actively engage our clients throughout all stages of design. Instead of trying to chase after solutions right away, we attempt to understand the project as best as possible. Your needs are at the heart of every project.
Our focus is on making the process as straightforward as possible. During the course of design, we provide visual updates, either with sketches, 3D models or physical, using drawing as a communicative tool, which enables a collaborative process with our clients. This allows for useful feedback throughout the project, ensuring the design meets the clients goals and satisfaction. We find many people are often confused by conventional orthographic drawings. We find that providing 3D visuals and easily comprehensible drawings eliminates any confusion and makes the whole process enjoyable.