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or philosophy
"We believe that the aesthetic of a building should uplift the spirit and inspire, and that the structure should be designed on a human scale. We strive to achieve maximum efficiency in our designs, balancing the need for energy conservation with human needs for light and space. We take pride in building strong bonds between the building and its inhabitants."

Building Relationships...
People have all kinds of relationships throughout their lives. Buildings, on the other hand, have only three, and it is the strength and nature of these relationships that determine the success of those buildings.

  One relationship is the building's connections to the people who use it and view it.
  bullet The building must be strong and weather-tight.
  bullet The rooms should be pleasant and comfortable.
  bullet The living spaces are of the correct size, and well-placed.
  bullet The form of the building is appropriate to the owner's taste.
  bullet The building provides symbols and details which the owner can relate to.
  bullet The building materials are appropriate, and are they used in ways which please the owner.
     
  A second relationship is the building's connection to its site and surroundings.
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driving directions
  bullet It should fit with the land, or be a monument on it, depending upon the owner's desires and the lay of the land. The building should be scaled accordingly.
  bullet Care must be taken to consider the angle of the sun, existing views, and prevailing winds.
  bullet Proximity of the neighbors, access to the property, and the form of the land must be considered.

The third is the building's relationship to itself. Architects like to call this the "composition" of the building, and it deals with order, proportion, and scale.