Design Philosophy
We practice responsive design—pairing empathetic listening with innovative thinking, to find harmony between client, community, and environment.
We use intentional collaboration to transform ideas into high performance design solutions, responsive to people and place.
Design Approach
Our collective of designers leverage the power of distinct talents and diverse backgrounds to drive design innovation.
Our design process is a cross-disciplinary think-tank, where creative minds converge to ideate between project types, aesthetic styles, and novel ideas to explore the boundaries of design.
The 9-Square
The 9-Square
The hallmark of our design process is the 9-Square, where we bring ideation right to our clients.
The 9-Square
We explore nine unique options that push and pull the project criteria into different expressions of how to solve the design challenge.
The 9-Square
We collaborate at every turn to ensure the resulting design concept is informed by and created for those who use the space.
High Performance Design
When building performance, stewardship of natural resources and community wellbeing harmonize into a responsive design solution—we call this intersection high performance design.
High Performance Design
High Performance Design
Resourceful and Regenerative
We’re mindful of the natural-resources planet earth has to offer. We practice thoughtful consumption and careful re-use of materials to minimize our carbon footprint.
High Performance Design
Diverse Perspectives
We believe the diversity of our firm ignites design innovation. This diversity of thought and lived-experience offers a distinct advantage to our clients— a genuine understanding of the cultural, social, and economic impacts of each decision we make.
High Performance Design
Wellbeing
From operational flexibility, to healthy indoor air—we create spaces that ensure the holistic well-being of organizations and people.
High Performance Design
Placemaking
We use the built environment to inspire and connect people to their community. We design for the vitality of communities, investing in long term development.
