As architects we include the clients, bringing their ideas and images to the spaces that we construct. The use and function of the space, the sense of physical presence, both past and future, put the client within the space, from a particular placement of a window framing a view, to a subtle texture on a curving wall. It is a dramatic landscape which requires buildings to respond, both in form and character.
We work both with the layer of History that runs through the landscape as well as the drama and severity that the landscape affords. The building must combine these elements, as well as a contextual framework in use and form, to create a meaningful collaboration between the building and its site. The path through and around, the linear wall that runs over and behind are components that bring the use and function of the building to light.
Historic notions of place and form combine to work both with the particular functions of a building and its overall shape. Depth of Meaning: Combining the elements into an architecture that inspires, full of the accommodation and wonder which enhance daily life.
We work both with the layer of History that runs through the landscape as well as the drama and severity that the landscape affords. The building must combine these elements, as well as a contextual framework in use and form, to create a meaningful collaboration between the building and its site. The path through and around, the linear wall that runs over and behind are components that bring the use and function of the building to light.
Historic notions of place and form combine to work both with the particular functions of a building and its overall shape. Depth of Meaning: Combining the elements into an architecture that inspires, full of the accommodation and wonder which enhance daily life.
Services
In general, I feel it is in everyone's best interest to provide full Basic Architectural Services, as this delivers the most complete project.
Below is a brief summary of these services and procedures.
Programming involves working with the Owners to describe and write out the requirements of the project.
This includes such things as descriptions of preferred finishes and architectural character, spaces and sizes, budget, and schedules.
This is also the time that I gather all the necessary information on the site such as surveys, utilities, and covenants.
Below is a brief summary of these services and procedures.
Programming involves working with the Owners to describe and write out the requirements of the project.
This includes such things as descriptions of preferred finishes and architectural character, spaces and sizes, budget, and schedules.
This is also the time that I gather all the necessary information on the site such as surveys, utilities, and covenants.
Christopher is a registered architect in New Mexico, Arizona, Hawaii, Colorado and Massachusetts, and holds a certificate from the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards.
He was born in Montreal, Canada and graduated with honors from Milton Academy.
He received his Bachelor of Arts in Architecture from Hampshire College, Masters of Architecture from the University of New Mexico and has taught a planning studio in conjunction with MIT curriculum at Cheng Hwa University in Beijing, China.
He was born in Montreal, Canada and graduated with honors from Milton Academy.
He received his Bachelor of Arts in Architecture from Hampshire College, Masters of Architecture from the University of New Mexico and has taught a planning studio in conjunction with MIT curriculum at Cheng Hwa University in Beijing, China.
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