Design-Build

One team accountable for design and construction, or a builder who knows which architects fit your project. Either way, the people building your home are involved from the start.

Kitchen with walnut cabinetry, a stone-topped island and black bar stools under a wood ceiling

One Team, Start To Finish

With design-build, the same team carries your project from the first sketch to the final inspection. The people designing the home work alongside the people who will build it, so the plans reflect your site and how it will actually go together.

Prefer your own architect? We’re used to building from outside drawings.

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What’s Included

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Work Directly With Us

You work directly with our team on both design and construction, so nothing falls between the two.

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Architect Matching

If you’d rather hire an architect, we recommend ones suited to your style and site.

Timber beam and clerestory windows framing a pine tree

Design Through Construction

Questions that come up on site are resolved together with the designer, not worked around.

Living space with exposed beams and doors opening to the view

FAQ

  • A single firm handles both the design and the construction, rather than you hiring an architect and a builder separately.

  • We suggest architects who are a good choice for your project, and we have a good sense of who works well together.

  • No. It works well for major remodels too, where design and structural decisions are closely tied.

  • Yes. We help you make sound choices that complement the architectural style you’ve chosen, and material choices are a big part of what gives our homes their character.

  • Yes. For a new home, we start by looking at the vacant lot; for a large remodel, we visit the house in person.

  • Our team, working with highly skilled subcontractors on a jobsite run with efficiency and accountability.