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We create homes for life, and all the living that comes with it

Informed, intuitive home design

Drawing on three generations of architecture and expertise.

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Working with homeowners

No matter the project size or scope, we are your partner in designing the home that suits your family, welcomes your guests, and meets your needs through all of life’s stages.

Working with homeowners

No matter the project size or scope, we are your partner in designing the home that suits your family, welcomes your guests, and meets your needs through all of life’s stages.

Your new home

Empowering you to build the home you want is the most valuable service we provide. To do that, we advise and encourage you at every stage in the home-building process. Together, we will:


  • Discuss your goals, dreams, fears, builders, and budget
  • Educate you on the building design process and construction, including time and fees
  • Advise you on options and guide your choices
  • Offer lot analysis to explore how your specific conditions affect what you can build
  • Provide design options, 3D images, and a budget check
  • Offer energy efficiency strategies, energy modeling and solar studies
  • Conduct bidding and negotiation with builders
  • Contract for construction
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Renovations & additions

Changing life seasons lead to shifting needs and requirements. Your family home can work harder for you, for longer, with thoughtful, well-designed renovations and additions. Together, we will:

  • Discuss the overall project including your long-term plans
  • Educate you on the building process, including time, budget, builders, design costs, the bank and appraisals
  • Analyze your existing house
  • Provide initial design solutions
  • Conduct a budget check and involve builders for informed budget advice
  • Develop a design and 3D modeling
  • Offer energy efficiency strategies, energy modeling and solar studies
  • Conduct bidding and negotiation with builders
  • Contract for construction and construction assistance

Trusted, knowledgeable advice

When it’s time to make a decision about your home, you need expert advice. With our guidance, you will always feel in control and on target. We have the experience and deep industry knowledge to help you answer big questions about your home, like:


  • Should you add to your existing house? Would it be better to sell and move?
  • Can you take a look at a house we are considering purchasing?
  • Is this lot a good fit for us and is it affordable to build on?
  • What’s the rough cost of our vision?
  • Are we headed in the right direction? Are we missing something?
  • Who do we hire first, architect or builder?
  • How can we build a sustainable, green, and energy efficient house?
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Let’s talk about the home you want and how we can help you get it.

Let’s talk about the home you want and how we can help you get it.

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