whaT,WHY & HOW WE DO WHAT WE DO:

We bring architectural concepts to life through a deep, hands-on engagement with materials and making. Our expertise in digital fabrication & manufacturing provides us the ability to create custom, high-performance components. And our decades of hands on construction experience provide us the insight to blend both high tech and handmade technologies. By extensive  modeling the entire building assembly, we bridge the gap between digital precision and artisan craft, ensuring every detail is thoughtfully considered and beautifully executed.

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Our Tool Chest:
 

• Additive and Subtractive Digital Fabrication: 3D Printing, Complex formwork construction, 3D Modeling, Parametric Coding, 5-Axis CNC Milling, Laser Cutting, CNC Form bending

• Metalwork: Custom Fabrication, Welding, Plasma Cutting, Patination, Turning

• Woodworking: Architectural Millwork, Custom Furniture, Reclaimed Wood Sourcing, 

• Finishing: Prototyping, Mock-ups, Concrete Casting, Finishing & Installation

• Technical Direction & Management Skills for installations purposes.

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Our architectural practice is rooted in solving complex challenges with elegant, site-specific solutions. We specialize in high performance construction and design techniques. With a deep focus on building science and net zero principles, we design resilient, energy-efficient spaces that honor their context while meeting the modern needs of our clients. Our process is collaborative and transparent, guiding clients through every phase from conceptual design through construction.
 

Our Blueprints:

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• Licensed Practice: Maryland, Virginia, DC, & New Jersey

• Specialties: Residential (New & Renovation) (Multi & Single Family), Commercial (New & Renovation), Adaptive Reuse, Landscapes.... basically anything or anywhere in need of a solution that is driven by the shared desire to implement positive change.

• High-Performance Design: Modulated, Panelized Net-Zero Energy Consultation, Workforce Development,

• Technical Documents: Building Permit Sets, Construction Documents, 3D Renderings

• Oversight: Construction Administration, On-site Problem Solving, Quality Control

We approach every project with a developer's mindset, focusing on viability, community impact, and long-term value. Our process begins with rigorous, on-the-ground research—analyzing site conditions, navigating complex zoning and historic preservation requirements, and engaging with community stakeholders. We craft feasibility studies, conceptual designs and execution plans that transform challenging, underutilized properties into valuable assets, creating a clear and viable path forward for our clients and partners.
 

Our Strategy:

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• Pre-Design Services: Project Feasibility Studies, Site & Zoning Analysis

• Entitlements: Variance Applications, Historic Tax Credit Consultation, Incentive Programs, Grant Coordination

• Community & Capital: Stakeholder Engagement, Grant Application Support

• Equitable Models: Community Land Trust (CLT) Partnerships, Affordable Housing Design

• Pro Forma & Visioning: Creating a clear, viable path forward for investment.

Education is the current that runs through everything we do. We believe in sharing knowledge to empower our clients, collaborators, and the next generation of builders and designers. This takes many forms: guiding students through hands-on workforce development projects, teaching bioclimatic design at the university level, and providing mentorship to emerging architects. We transform construction sites into classrooms, ensuring that every project is an opportunity for growth and learning.

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Our Classroom:

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• Workforce Training: Leading hands-on construction & fabrication workshops.

• Academia: University-level instruction & guest critic for design reviews.

• Mentorship: Guiding students and emerging professionals.

• Client Empowerment: Collaborative workshops to clarify project goals.

• Public Advocacy: Speaking and presenting on sustainable design & equitable development.