Design at a Distance

Many clients are building in small towns and rural areas where design-oriented firms are scarce and/or overbooked. Now they see that they can choose the architect that is just right for them, regardless of location.

Case Study, Adventure of Architecture, GPAMelissa NordquistFebruary 10, 2022Adventures in Design, custom home

Design, Golf, and the “Hacker’s Garage”

Some of you may have followed our long-term collaboration with James Duncan, a golf course architect with a vision of a walking golf course in the English heathland tradition. Work is under way on the 600-acre site just north of the Napa Valley.

What's New, In the Studio, GPAJohn DeForestMay 13, 2021golf courseComment

Brambles

An intriguing article in which noted golf writer, Tom Dunne, draws parallels between our creative process and the “hacker’s garage”. Below are a few excerpts and behind-the-scenes photos of “Brambles” and the process behind it.

Press, What's New, GPAInfo DeForestFebruary 4, 2021 Comment

Truckee Art Haus

Truckee is growing and we’re excited to be a part of a new theatre project underway!

GPA, Expert BeginnersInfo DeForestNovember 10, 2019

Near, Far, and in VR

We toured a project with a friend, walking from room to room, discussing design features, assessing daylighting, and even drawing on the walls. And neither of us was “there”!? We were in Seattle and our friend was in Sun Valley.

GPA, Hands On and High TechInfo DeForestMay 10, 2018