Architect Blog

This office building space was completely empty: exposed underside of floor structure above, concrete slab floor, structural columns and the building’s exterior window wall. Optimizing the beautiful ocean view, from the entry into this Reception Area, was an important aspect to incorporate into our space planning design and we did. In order to achieve this, we located the two conference rooms and related interior glass walls, on an angle that provided interest, reflected the

We completed the design development architectural designs for a new ground up two story custom home and then submitted our plans to the structural engineer for him to start his work. Soon thereafter I received the engineer’s designs for my review. A significant cost factor to analyze early-on, is the structural framing design of the home.  His plans were loaded with steel columns and beams, which adds significant (unnecessary) costs to the project, in lieu of alternative wood

The design of the interior spaces of this new Colorado custom home centered around the theme of spatial fluidity. This concept intertwines function, aesthetics and easy-going circulation for adults, kids and guests. A main objective to this architectural design, is the unobstructed open space (46) feet wide and 22' high, achieved by the design of scissor trusses. These trusses were engineered specifically for this project, along with our specification for decorative steel con