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Approach

We marry our passion for design with a thoughtful, collaborative and problem-solving approach.


What is architecture if not the physical manifestation of an idea? And the best ideas are ones that create positive impact that will resonate for generations and create better futures. At its best, architecture can do that. It can leave a lasting impression on the world around it by furthering the idea of those who originated it.


Our process ensures that together with our clients, we push ourselves higher and always aim for extraordinary.






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How we work

Design-Led

Creating memorable experiences that enrich and uplift the human spirit

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Rigorous & thoughtful

Leaving no detail unconsidered, from surfaces and materials to how people will use the space

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Future-focused

Paying attention to all of the functions a building serves and designing it to be flexible, adaptable and functional so it ages well

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Partnership & problem solving

Aligning our goals with those of our clients and building long-term relationships based on listening and trust

Innovation

50 years of

Boundary Pushing

A hallmark of our work over the years is the unexpected solution that goes beyond what our clients imagined for themselves. Whether replacing concrete with glass to expose library stacks, designing an athletic center to play double duty as a student commons, or treating an entire facade as a projecting bay to gain more space, we aim to answer design challenges in unexpected, elegant ways.

Clients

We build relationships first.

Our most successful projects are the result of the relationships we forge with our clients.

Let's aim for

extraordinary

together

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