Pattern of Life™ reveals itself in preferences, routines & memories
OUR PROCESS
Our residential architects begin with a simple conversation in which we talk to you about what memories resonate when you think of “home,“ what your routine living habits are, and what you need a house to be.
We call this collaborative exploration Pattern of Life®
Memory / Inspiration / Legacy
Location / Logistics / Home
Plan / Design / Synthesis
There’s an art to uncovering these patterns and incorporating them into the design. As a team, our custom home architects have no prescribed notions about how any client’s home will be designed. The design grows from the homeowner’s insights, comments and feelings.
We focus on 3 considerations.
A WAY OF BEING
Design inspiration is often triggered by intangible nostalgic associations in memory and informed by past experiences that have shaped a person’s way of being.
A DESIGN REVEALED
Creating a language, imagery and story informed by these associations can illustrate possibilities, options & directions that translate into design in a tangible way.
A PATTERN OF LIFE
A successful project supports a homeowner’s pattern of life -- clear in its order, efficient in its function and alive with the spirit of that first spark of memory and associations.
PATTERN OF LIFE CASE STUDIES
Explore the designs our Minnesota architecture firm has to offer.
THE QUIZ
THE PATTERN OF LIFE QUIZ
We have accumulated a collection of prompts and questions to elicit insights into your own Pattern of Life.
Here’s a sample:
Name 3-5 things you want to see when this project is complete
Do you have interest in healthy human environment, alternate energy or energy efficiency?
Bring us or show us the most important item you want to display in your home.
Is there a relationship between the exterior and interior of this home?
How do you want to feel when you enter your home?
What is your favorite room in any home. Why?
What does your evening routine look like? Weekday versus weekend?
