APPROACH
Tim Ward and Larry Young started the firm in 1977 with the lofty goals of “do good work, make money, and have fun!” Founding the firm in a location of unsurpassed natural beauty, they envisioned a boutique firm that would provide comprehensive architectural services for projects requiring creative solutions and respect for the environmental context and beauty of the surroundings. They recognized early on that providing highly responsive services and creative, innovative design solutions expertly executed would be the foundations for the firm’s success. Having founded the firm in a small town, Tim and Larry understood that for the firm to be sustainable, as well as to pursue their architectural aspirations and interests, they would need to become accomplished in a wide range of services and project types.
The articulation of these principles has evolved into the following guiding principles for the firm:
RESPONSIVE
To the needs for our client
To the needs of the project
To the needs of our staff
CREATIVE
Maintain top-notch design talent
Seek imaginative solutions
Embrace and utilize innovative, state-of-the-art technology
SUSTAINABILITY
Commitment to resource efficient design solutions
Emphasize collaboration and teamwork
Provide continued learning opportunities for staff
Recognize and develop talent within the firm
Pursue diversity in project types to bridge economic cycles and for crossover learning
Manage the firm for longevity – sustainability
