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A
great home isn't just about where you live, it's about
how you live. Good design is the crucial first
step towards a beautiful and functional home or a successful
commercial project. Getting it right at the design stage
will save time and money, provide for a smoother building
experience, and make the process more enjoyable. Innovation
comes from thinking about how we live and interact with
our surroundings.
A
creative partnership pairs your vision with my expertise,
translating desires and imagination into a workable
plan that will bring satisfaction for years to come.
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I
believe good designs should be practical and beautiful.
I understand the building process, and I'm realistic
about what it will cost.
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Unlike
some other builders and designers, I listen. We
can start with a rough stetch, a floorplan from
a magazine or a blank sheet of paper - your project
will be tailored to you.
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With
a respect for the past and a talent for interpreting
classic designs, my designs meet and exceed the
needs of today. Whether you are looking for cozy
and intimate or grand and expansive, we will work
together to create a home or office that is beautiful,
functional, durable and timeless.
Design
Principles:
- A
building should fit its site; aesthetics, solar
orientation, view, slope, access, etc. are all
crucial to good design.
- Energy
efficiency is a primary design criteria
- "Green"
building materials and practices (renewable resources)
are always the preferred solution.
- Cost
effectiveness means balancing priorities to meet
your expectations.
- Natural
and locally available materials not only add character
but help define the sense of place, making the
building harmonious with its surroundings.
- Abundant
natural light makes a house a home; windows are
a priority design element.
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"Form
follows function - that has been misunderstood.
Form and function should be one, joined in spiritual
union."
-Frank
Lloyd Wright
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Modern
project-design and planning involves much more than
the structure itself. Both consulting and design provide
for aspects of every building project; visit the Consulting
and the Project Management
pages of this site for more information.
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