our design philosophy
We design for the people who use a place and the community and environment around it.
By listening early and considering each project’s context, we create spaces that can grow with the people who use them.
DESIGN FOR THE ENVIRONMENT
Design impacts our lives subtly and overtly, from our phones to coffee pots. Every object begins as a thought and comes to life through a design process. Great design is more than just good aesthetics. It's how we use objects. An iPad and an Eames chair are beautiful within themselves, but you can only truly appreciate their design once you start using them. Once a project is completed and designed with the public user in mind, it becomes a part of the environment. A well-designed project takes on its own life, growing and changing with every user's interactions. Only then can you experience all the subtle touches, visible and invisible aspects of a space or destination that make great design.
CONTEXT SENSITIVE DESIGN
Context Sensitive Design is the art of creating public projects that meet the needs of the users, the neighboring communities, and the environment. It integrates projects into the context or setting in a sensitive manner. We can design sensitively towards our environment through careful planning, considering different perspectives, and tailoring designs to particular project circumstances. Context Sensitive Design uses a collaborative, interdisciplinary approach. This process includes the early involvement of key stakeholders to ensure that projects are safe and sustainable for the public and in harmony with the natural, social, economic, and cultural environment.
1037 Raymond Blvd., 15 FL., Newark, NJ 07102
70 East Sunrise Hwy; Suite 500, Valley Stream, NY 11581
917-768-0003