CLIENT RELATIONSHIP

Successful buildings are not solely the result of good design; a good client relationship is central to both the philosophy and success of our practice. We believe that an enjoyable working relationship is critical for any project to achieve its potential.

We approach every project on its own terms and treat every commission as an on-going conversation with our clients, to which we bring our experience, not our preconceptions.

We are realistic from the outset and make sure that the brief and project budget are continually managed in tandem.

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STAND-OUT PROJECTS

As a practice, we strive to deliver well-crafted and conceptually clear spaces. Every project we encounter is unique and our way of working begins with close observation of the existing/proposed building and its immediate context, searching for the undeveloped qualities and opportunities in every project.

These observations prompt a response that is appropriate to the social, cultural, and historic context of a given location.

We pride ourselves on creating a distinctive aesthetic that is contemporary in its proportions and detail while drawing on a language of craftsmanship and understanding of materials. These preoccupations are central to how we understand design and the way we develop our ideas.

Our work looks to evolve through careful process, in which each decision is the result of rigorous research into the treatment of light, space, surface, and material; together these qualities determine the building as a whole.

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PEOPLE FIRST

Of course, buildings must be lived in too, and a central concern through all of our work is to create environments that are enjoyable to inhabit and that continue to delight and stimulate. People spend most of their lives in buildings where they live and work, and we are continually aware throughout our design process of the impact of an environment on user wellbeing.