Most people don’t regret spending more on their home.
They regret decisions made too quickly, without clarity, or without the right guidance.
Process
I begin by understanding how you live and how your home can meet your needs now, and in the future.
Guided by precedent and function, my approach integrates classical principles with modern needs to create familiar, refined spaces.
The outcome is a home that honors the past while remaining practical and livable, filled with spaces designed for connection, ease, and lasting use.
A Clear Approach to Residential Architecture
From First Sketch to Final Walk-Through
1. Design Study
Establishing Early Clarity. Every project begins with understanding the existing home or site, and how you live.
At this stage, I focus on studying constraints and clarifying priorities. This includes evaluating the existing structure, zoning restrictions, long-term goals, and realistic budget parameters.
By establishing clarity early, we avoid premature decisions that can compromise the project later.
Outcome:
A clear direction grounded in priorities, feasibility, and long-term thinking.
2. Informed Documentation
The design is developed through careful study rather than quick solutions. Focus shifts to detail, coordination, and constructability.
Options are explored, tested, and refined through 3D modeling and sketches. Materials and assemblies are studied carefully to ensure appropriateness and durability.
Drawings are developed to clearly communicate intent, support accurate pricing, and guide consultants and builders.
Outcome:
A well-resolved design and drawing set allows the project to move forward with confidence rather than ambiguity. This level of detail supports smooth construction and protects the integrity of the work.
03. The Expert Oversight
I don't just hand you a set of drawings and walk away.
I act as your advocate during the construction phase. Weekly site visits, and consistent communication with builders ensures the integrity of the design is maintained at every turn. I navigate the technical complexities of construction on your behalf, so you can focus on the vision.
Outcome: You’re not overwhelmed with the details of construction. The finished work reflects the original architectural intent, and you move into a home that is exactly what you dreamed it would be.
Why Clients Choose This Approach
They feel taken care of.
From the first conversation through completion, communication is clear, proactive, and consistent. Clients know what’s happening, what’s coming next, and why decisions matter.
Their investment is protected.
Clear drawings, careful coordination, and ongoing involvement during construction help ensure the design is executed as intended.
Decisions are thoughtful, not rushed.
Time is taken to explore options, resolve details, and consider long-term implications. Choices feel informed, not reactive.
Problems are anticipated early.
Constraints, risks, and tradeoffs are identified upfront whenever possible, reducing surprises during construction and helping avoid costly course corrections.
Design and practicality are balanced.
The work is rooted in beauty, proportion, and character, while remaining deeply practical, supporting daily life as well as long-term value.
The process is calm and organized.
Even when challenges arise, clients are guided through decisions rather than left to navigate them alone.
The relationship extends beyond construction.
Many clients return for future phases, additions, or refinements, valuing continuity and an architect who understands their home over time.
