Nature enjoys an infinite capacity for variety and an indefatigable genius for adaptation. I believe our most successful design endeavors are the result of evolving informed solutions to spatial and aesthetic needs through the context of both physical and cultural constraints affecting the project site.
The physical constraint context is the natural realm or landscape where changing “form” may not follow “function” and where climatic and geotechnical forces, maybe subtle, are inevitable. The cultural constraint context is the complex set of values we place on our built environment. Together these essential physical (science) and cultural (art) influences drive the creative process and shape our Architecture.
Our intent as the designer should be, first, to grasp the Owners aspirations for the completed project and then, systematically and with the help of our team of collaborators, design solutions that are respectful and in harmony with the particular site. Designing structures in natural settings requires knowledge and skill in responding to the unique environmental forces in play. This knowledge is not only essential for responsible architecture; it is also the source of great inspiration. The pursuit of the skill involved is a life’s work.
