The approach

Consider the place.
Explore the possibilities.

Good design starts with clear questions and develops through careful study.

The exact scope and sequence are tailored to the project. This is a framework for the conversation, from the first ideas to the details.

01

Listen & understand.

Start with how the space will be used, what matters most, and the constraints of the project. Establish a shared direction around the site, the scope, and the priorities.

02

Explore & test.

Use sketches, plans, renderings, and models to compare possibilities. Study the relationship between space, daylight, views, circulation, and materials.

03

Develop & coordinate.

Refine the selected design, bringing architecture and interiors together. Drawings and material studies make decisions more specific and support coordination with the project team.

04

Resolve the details.

Carry the larger design intent into the elements people encounter every day. The final scope of documentation and construction-phase involvement is agreed for each project.

Physical architectural model of the Hotchkiss House concept
Testing form in a physical model · Hotchkiss House / Arch11
Sculptural stair at Vergence House
Studying light, structure, and movement · Vergence House / Arch11 Inc.

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