We are an inclusive design practice guided by a culture of curiosity and mentorship.
Clients often come to us with a highly ambitious vision in mind. Through deep listening, we clarify their vision and tackle the complexities of consensus building, timeline, and budget.
Studio West is not defined by a distinct architectural style. Every project is the result of immersive research into the historical, cultural, social, and environmental principles of a place and time.
We are known for an ability to craft highly inclusive engagement processes and navigate nuanced conversations to arrive at design solutions alongside local communities. Our approach avoids the time-consuming and costly impacts of over-designing to make thoughtful, useful, and lasting architecture.
Design is a communal act.
We believe that effective design is a culmination of research and exchanged knowledge across people with a deep connection to a site. By cultivating a positive environment for ideation, we commit to providing context-specific functionality, quality, and aesthetics.
Technical expertise leads to proactive architecture.
Proficiency with the latest technology enables us to provide our clients with enduring designs. From ideation to implementation, we combine decades of experience delivering built work with technical ability to ensure that our projects are on schedule and on budget.
By preserving the past, we enhance the future.
To mitigate the negative impacts of the built world, we specialize in rehabilitating existing structures by adapting buildings for new uses or restoring their historic presence. On new-build projects, we employ passive sustainable design strategies and incorporate recycled materials whenever possible.
Our impact extends beyond the studio.
Central to the ethos of Studio West is collective participation in our city. Our team leads and is involved in local boards and organizations focused on art, architecture, and historic preservation, seeking to integrate our community relationships with our work.
