Our design approach.

Designing on the Foundation of Understanding
designshop offers innovative architectural design built upon simple ideas. We listen first, using the information learned as the driving force in the process of making impactful architecture. To us, excellent architecture originates from conversations with our clients about their vision for a project. We view each project as a singular opportunity to provide the best one-off, custom design specific to our client’s needs. As experts in drawing and problem-solving, we listen closely to our clients to define their needs and meet them in the best way we know how— through design. We value the time we spend meeting with our clients and never disregard a client’s idea or input. designshop collaborates and works closely as a team to arrive at the end goal, which is to create meaningful and lasting architecture.

Making Architecture in Any Capacity
Our expertise is making architecture in any capacity. Rather than specializing in project types, we specialize in exceptional designs tuned to clients’ needs. When approaching a new project, we value both research and intentional design. Each project is viewed as a singular opportunity to provide the best one-off, custom design. We do not reuse previous designs for the sake of efficiency and profitability. As a result of these principles, our portfolio of work is varied in project type, scale, and budget.

Building a Team
Since its inception, designshop has valued design and collaboration as a priority. As such, the initial phases of each project demand careful attention and teamwork between the design team and the client. We believe the inclusion of each discipline early in the project allows architectural and engineering cohesion rather than opposition. Without such collaboration, the budget and schedule would be adversely affected. The experience of our personnel affords us the foresight to tackle any design issues in the initial phases rather than presenting a solution that is not feasible to the client.

Designing for the Community 
Architecture is personal to the client but also significantly impacts the community. Buildings are so much more than drawings on paper. Buildings take shape and occupy a physical presence within the built environment. Thus, Architecture can drastically impact a community for better or for worse, which is a responsibility we do not take lightly. Given that architecture becomes a significant part of the broader community, we seek to achieve a respectful dialogue with the architecture and its surrounding context. We design buildings not only as solutions to real problems but also as a means of connecting people to places.

Sustainable Design 
Architecture does not stand alone. Buildings impact the broader community and also the natural world. Thus, it is critical to us that we aim to design a building that is more helpful to the environment than it is harmful. We highly prioritize sustainable design methods such as site location, building orientation, daylighting, and shading to ensure that a building is more sustainable. When possible, we select sustainable materials, fixtures, and equipment to create a more sustainable building aside from LEED certification.

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