Bringing big ideas to life with true collaboration

As an integrated design build firm, we bring forward-thinking design and exceptional craftsmanship together under one roof. Serving as a single point of contact, we steward your project from concept to completion, providing seamless coordination, scheduling and communication throughout the process.

The Design Build Difference

You’ll have measurable sustainability with third-party certifications.

Certifications like LEED, Passive House and Living Building provide clear benchmarks for sustainability, helping our clients trace real environmental performance.

You’ll be on budget and on time.

Because coordination is streamlined between designers and builders, projects run smoothly without change delays or cost overruns.

Our process mitigates risk and liability.

Uniting design and construction under one contract minimizes the risk of miscommunication and costly disruptions. There’s clarity on responsibility and accountability.

They are constantly thinking forward and solving problems before there is actually a bump in the road.

Priest Lake Cabin

Our Process

Every engagement begins with a custom proposal and agreement process. Throughout, our design and build teams work in close collaboration — continually aligning on design intent, budget updates and timeline milestones — to ensure your vision, goals and expectations are fully met.

Step 1

Discover + Document your goals and desires

Step 2

Conceptualize + Explore solutions

Step 3

Develop the design details

Step 4

Finalize design budget + Construction timeline

Step 5

Construct and manage, from foundation to finishes

Step 6

Hand off + Occupy

Our approach to design unites our passion for craft, materials, science and natural beauty

Design-Forward

We create deep, authentic connections between our built and natural environments, helping both people and the planet thrive together in harmony.

 

Client-Centered

Listening to our clients is at the center of our approach, enabling us to integrate their unique aspirations and personal aesthetic into bespoke design solutions.

 

Beyond Sustainability

By combining thoughtful, custom design with deep expertise in sustainable building practices, we create spaces that are exceedingly beautiful, comfortable and environmentally responsible. 

The dining room featuring a table custom-crafted by The Joinery, a Portland studio. Behind the table is a built-in oak bar and open shelving.

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