Small site or difficult terrain
Use lateral thinking to exploit the spatial and sculptural possibilities of compact but well crafted and elegant forms. Work with rather than against the terrain, leveraging unexpected opportunities
Design for connection with nature
Forge a strong connection with nature, a serene oasis, even while positively engaging with and enhancing a vibrant urban environment (yes, this really is possible, right in the city – some of the strongest and most moving experiences in architecture link these two opposites on some level)
Design to convince a tough audience
Design with integrated and responsive 3D visuals and written outcomes, to get hard to please tenants, investors and other stakeholders on board.
Use new technologies and building methods
Exploit emerging technologies in prefabrication, 3D printing, self sufficient green energy systems etc.
‘Mixed Use’ done well
Achieve a vibrant mixture of commercial and residential activities on the same site, without compromising either
Future proofing
Build in flexibility to accommodate the accelerating rate of change in building use patterns and servicing.
Express who YOU are
Design to reflect your artistic and aesthetic sensitivity, spirituality, environmental views and lifestyle aspirations, without compromising practicality
Harmonize conflicting requirements
Accommodate elegantly what might otherwise dominate and diminish your experience. For example make best use of the sun, while protecting from the prevailing wind and nosy neighbours.
Make money for you
Maximising resale value while minimising cost – a lot easier if the design is good
Surprise me!
Go ahead, make my day …