For many of us, our God and family are the most important parts of our lives. Our homes become the tangible built environment that our vision of life is created in day by day. Ours and our family’s dreams, aspirations and stories become inseparable from our homes. Sometimes these homes, or at least the property, have been in the family for years. Other times they are recently acquired but have the potential to stay in the family due to their desirable location, architectural character, etc. These are the homes that people put their hearts, resources and efforts into. These are the projects that the clients’ dedication to must be matched by our own. These clients appreciate attention to detail and have respect for classic architectural styles. They typically are more conservative and traditional in style than “modern,” but want new technology and conveniences to meld seamlessly into their classic homes. These are the clients that designing a “Heritage Home” is a privilege and a responsibility that we take very seriously.

Timeless architecture does not have to draw attention to itself. Timeless architecture ages gracefully because it is comfortable, balanced and elegant regardless of its style. Highly refined details, scale and proportion bring beauty to not only our built environment but to the people who appreciate its enrichment of their lives. When we combine the best of the old with the fine restraint of the modern, we can create comfortable sanctuaries of hospitality for ourselves and our families. Timeless architecture is not dated; good taste, warmth and simplicity are its characteristics. Timeless architecture is aesthetically durable.

We enjoy the team approach because we respect the unique set of skills and talents that each member brings to the project. We believe cooperation, collaboration and rational participation by all members of the team benefits our clients. We do not work well with people who are egotist, obstructionist or suffer from self-importance. We prefer these people work with someone else.

We believe you must strike a balance between established structures and new technologies. How do we introduce new building science systems into existing buildings without destroying or dominating the very character that attracted us to begin with. This practice becomes an art and craft by itself. It is only with well thought out solutions that incorporate the latest environmentally responsible concepts while maintaining or designing new authentic detailing can these projects be successful long term.

Thoughtfully crafting a home around our clients needs results in strong appealing work, which naturally draws people. We think about and study how each material is appropriate for that design; how it will respond to the material next to itself, how it reinforces or contrasts the original concepts. This is a robust and massive effort to reach this level of refinement on everyone’s part, but commitment is aptly rewarding.

Our firm is dedicated to efficient and sustainable design. We study how to provide the most comfort at the most affordable ongoing cost and minimize our impact on the environment. Green decisions need not compromise our clients’ reasonable level of comfort nor reduce the durability of the buildings. Selection of longer lasting products preferably with low levels of expansion, although perhaps not cheaper initially, will result in more serviceability over their lifetime. These decisions enable our clients to maintain their family’s homes from each generation without unnecessary expenditures of financial or environmental resources.

We have designed several contemporary projects for clients with success, but the research, study and design exploration required to successfully combine how we live today within the language of tradition or classical architecture is the most gratifying. To strive to bring balance, order and beauty to the lives of our clients is our passion, regardless of the architectural style. Each time we take on this challenge, we have the opportunity to provide a fresh, comfortable and appropriate solution for our clients.