Our Approach

We design environments to enrich people’s lives.

Our role, as architects and designers, is to help our clients imagine and ultimately bring to life environments that enhance their everyday routines and encourage a sense of wellbeing.

We approach the design of each new project by acquiring a deep understanding of its unique circumstances. We study the physical site with its acquired history and distinctive environmental factors. How does the sun move across the site? What are the physical assets of the property? We reflect on the client’s needs, their values and aspirations for the project. What are the immediate functional requirements? What might they be in five years? How would they characterize architecture that moves them?

Responding to all of this input, we generate overarching design intentions leading to an authentic architectural solution. The design process is iterative, increasingly detailed, and always in dialogue with our clients. Our work is enriched by a novel integration of materials and craftsmanship, warmed by natural light, and inspired by connections to the natural world. Intrinsic to our approach is caring for the environment and the earth’s resources.

With nearly 30 years of experience, Amanda Martocchio leads the design process, partnering with clients throughout the project. Our multifaceted team specifies, organizes, and coordinates details, and actively ushers our designs through completion of construction. Our project involvement often culminates in interior design services, where we carefully curate furnishings and art to reinforce and animate the architectural work.