WHY HIRE AN ARCHITECT: Playfulness & Creativity

Greek Ampitheater An architect offers creative solutions, can make a difficult process pleasant, and even incorporate opportunities for enjoyment that would otherwise be lost. In ancient Greece, 'Play' was considered one of the sacred cannons of architecture. Today, too much of residential construction has lost the balance of economy, integrity, and playfulness... [Read more...]

An Architect can implement low maintenance materials and durable details which have proven themselves to last longer, perform better, and require less maintenance than others. Some details are ‘no-brainers’, such as: metal flashing will always outlast a caulk joint, bare wood should never touch concrete, and a vapor retarder should be placed on... [Read more...]

An architect uses scale, proportion, light and volume to make the most out every space. Combined, these tools can create a sense of balance or tension, comfort or drama. Throughout the ages, residential spaces have taken on a certain character of volumes, details, and arrangements which lend themselves toward a human scale. These proportions continue... [Read more...]


