Values
The values that have long guided our practice are lived every day—in our studios, on our sites, and in the spaces and places we create. They reflect our promise to remain thoughtful, open, and ambitious in everything we do. They are how we stay true to who we are, while continuing to evolve, adapt, and grow.
User Focus
We design for people – their desires, their needs, their requirements, their senses of play, wonder, and connection that forms community, We lead with perception, proactively engaging, hearing, and understanding our clients, and this awareness attunes us to the details of human experience others might miss. With skilled discernment, we turn those insights into spaces that feel purposeful, intuitive, and lasting.
Radiance
We believe in the power of light—to elevate behavior, inspire achievement, shape space, and bring architecture to life. Designing spaces that breathe and glow draws us to embrace natural light, and tirelessly search to extend its reach in space. Moments of incandescence—a glow through glass, a sunbeam on a stair, a brilliant glow of sunlight on wood or stone —stay with us and connect us through time. When we talk about luminous design, we strive toward spaces that feel ageless and alive.
Persistence
Good design takes effort no matter its time—and we’re here for the long haul. Our work reflects true dedication to quality outcomes, no matter the challenge. We stay steadfast in achieving our clients’ goals, adapting as appropriate but never losing focus. Since our beginning, it’s about commitment—to our craft, our clients, and the people who will live, study, search, and play amidst our work.
Teamwork
Architecture is not a solo act. It is an outcome of close collaboration: a constant dialogue and exchange of ideas and better solutions that is founded in a culture of trust and respect amongst all participants. It takes proactive coordination to keep projects moving smoothly, on time, and on budget. We believe every team member has a vital role in the effort of design and building. And with true coaction, we are aligned and work as one team—with our clients, consultants, and each other–toward making places that will enhance lives and communities.
Courage
Even as we naturally seek out new types of work and new communities to serve, every project–even the functional places we know well–asks something new of us. From a foundation of examining what’s possible, we lead with vision, always, beyond what is expected. We move forward with fortitude, respectful of process that accompanies a project, and bring to light opportunities for better design and more lasting, resilient buildings even when these outcomes aren’t apparent or obvious. Through experience and prowess—a mix of creativity, skill, and grit—we make bold ideas real.