Our Approach to Design

All really good designs, whether the project is a piece of furniture or a towering skyscraper, is based on one premise ... meeting the expectations and needs of the the whole community, both on a functional or physical level and on a spiritual or psychological level. The need is not only defined by the occupants, but also by the owners, the developers, the community (micro and macro) and everyone who will experience the design throughout its lifetime.

The design or building must meet the requirements of our physical world as well. It must be of sound form and be constructible; it must function efficiently for its intended use, and finally it must be a pleasurable and memorable place. . . a place that invites the user to return.

The Architect's task then is to blend all of these seemingly varied forces into a cohesive whole, and effectively communicate the design in such a way as to guide the client through the design process, and subsequently, the builder, during the construction of the building. The successful completion of the original design intent is dependent on how well the architect can shepherd the project through the entire process.

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