We are interested in creating design compositions that respond to the human understanding of how a building or object may be used today and in the future. Our philosophy embraces the relationships between public and private realms, natural and built conditions, monumental and pedestrian adjacencies, and social and environmental sustainability. The design of a place, whether a building, landscape, or object, should express the lasting values of the place, as well as the aspirations of the owners and users. Character gives us our sense of identity within a culture, a place, a building, or a room. The understanding of a place’s character comes in part from its response to its context. It is our intent to enhance the existing character of the places and projects we are asked to design. We also hold that architecture, interior design, design, and art are disciplines where it is difficult, if not impossible, to escape values. These disciplines are articulated in terms of values and one’s response to the cultural and social responsibility required to achieve design excellence.