Sketch of a landscape with contour lines, a rectangular building, trees, and a set of stairs leading to the building. The contour lines indicate elevation changes, with the building situated on a sloped terrain.

our practice + process

We believe architecture is experienced through material. How it looks, feels, weathers, and ages over time. Our design process begins with careful research into current conditions, building traditions, and the physical character of the site. This research informs both the material palette and the methods of construction we propose. 

methods + materials
A landscape design plan showing a layout of trees, lawns, pathways, and structures in a backyard or garden space.
Line drawing of a house with multiple sections, stairs, a door, windows, a bush, a tree, and outdoor string lights.

We design with a high level of detail in mind from the earliest sketches, understanding that the smallest decisions shape the overall experience of a space.

Hydrangea flowers with green leaves in front of a white shingled wall.
Hand-drawn sketch of a small wooden house with a sloped roof and a porch
Close-up of beige siding with a vertical white trim in the center.
Wooden shingles wall with sunlight and shadow.
Close-up of a garden path, featuring a border of green moss and ground cover plants, with a strip of crushed white gravel and small stone edging.
Architectural floor plan of an outdoor patio with four large umbrellas, tables, and chairs. The patio is enclosed by walls with a staircase leading to it from the top center. There are additional elements like a small circular feature and a pathway extending from one corner.

Our design process is iterative using both hand-drawing and digital modeling allowing for us to test ideas quickly and involve clients in the design discussion.

Close-up of a walkway with large, irregularly shaped concrete stepping stones surrounded by well-maintained green grass.
Close-up of a building's exterior with light wooden clapboard siding arranged horizontally.
Architectural drawing of a residential building east elevation, showing windows, garage doors, and a person silhouette for scale.
Grass and plants growing between concrete paving stones and on the surface of the stones.
Architectural sketch of a building facade showing a large glass window structure with detailed notes on construction materials, including fixed glass transoms, removable glass panels, a stone chimney, and a new timber deck with railings.

Throughout the construction phase, we remain hands-on, reviewing shop drawings, visiting the site regularly, and working collaboratively with builders and the client to ensure that design intent is realized with precision and care.

craft + construction
An aerial view of an construction site showing underground piping installation. The pipes are white with turquoise segments, laid in trenches on a dirt and sand surface, surrounded by wooden frames and some construction equipment.
Interior view of a wooden framed structure with large windows showing green trees outside. The ceiling is made of wood with visible beams.
Interior of a room under construction with large windows, building tools, and unfinished walls and ceiling.
Rear view of a house with beige siding, black-framed windows, a metal roof, and a wooden deck under construction in a wooded yard.