Our practice is dedicated to the blend of design, expertise and project stewardship that yields the highest value to our clients. We listen to our clients, to the market and to the environment to create projects of function and value. We begin with an understanding of our client's business model.

We enjoy the power of the “team” approach to design and construction, and understand the value that each member brings to the team. We fully endorse the idea of bringing the contractor / construction manager on board early in the design process, for ongoing cost and constructability input as options are studied and design choices are made.

Our job is to bring you choices -- creative options and innovative approaches, many of which will give rise to questions about the cost and/or constructability. The engineer and contractor teams can help validate these options, allow us to better realize cost / value and the design teams to be more confident that the choices elected during the design process can be realized in the building.

We understand that the exterior as well as the interior environment is itself a product -- one that must compete in a market and represent value. It exists in a physical, economic, social and market context, and holds a place within its community. The building is also a reflection of you, your brand, your vision and your ideals. Respecting and reinforcing the quality of this brand identity lies at the heart of a truly successful design.

Design is a team sport. Good ideas come from many sources and involve all aspects of the building's design. By looking at the relationship of exterior envelope, interior spaces, mechanical systems, energy performance and landscaping, we see that all the elements of design are interconnected.

A design team that works together understanding of both technical and experiential elements, can create a richer, better-functioning environment and a more enduring building. This is our goal!