We are architects who advocate for a design process and buildings that elevate the human experience of place.

"There is an inherent process here that is replicable – a roadmap is established by this project that embodies very high design principles and a site‑specific look at the existing building." ‑ Katherine Darnstadt, juror

AIA Honors Building 305

Article | Nov 12, 2021

A site‑specific approach to a project – at all scales embraces both the challenges and rewarding nature of carefully selecting and building on an undeveloped plot of land.

The Retreat

Article | Jan 16, 2019

Home to arts and humanities programming since 1972, the turn of the century military fort has transitioned from a place made for World War I and II defenses into a world class humanities destination focused on the visitor experience.

Fort Worden Building 305 Art and Education Center

Project | Port Townsend, WA

Power of Trust is an interactive installation composed from salvaged industrial fan blades intended for nuclear power plants and reflections that inspire us to design with humanity in mind.

Power of Trust

Project | Occidental Square

In October, we were invited by ArchitectureMPS (Architecture, Media, Politics, and Society) to submit a presentation about our design process, where we use the Power of Place as a design tool at the heart of our site specific design approach.

Power of Place as a Design Tool

Article | Mar 11, 2020

“We really wanted to give the highest award to these beautiful projects that embed all the values that architecture should promote, in a very simple, beautiful, orchestrated way.”
– Tatiana Bilbao, juror

Signal Wins Honor Award from Seattle AIA

Article | Dec 21, 2020

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