Journal

A Collective Office White Paper focused on our architectural approach and people-centered process.

A Collective Office White Paper focused on our architectural approach and people-centered process.

A Collective Office White Paper focused on our architectural approach and people-centered process.

The language of your project goals is translated into architecture, design, and construction objectives by the project team. The only way this happens is through transparency. Effective communication from all sides will result in a far stronger project and a better experience for the whole project team, including yourself.

Construction is a long-lasting investment that succeeds when the building quality matches the design intent, and because architecture makes a lasting mark on our world, this could be judged over decades, or even centuries. Balancing financial investment, time, and quality therefore becomes complex.

Collective Office’s new website is getting some new attention from the design community. The website redesign was recently featured on the front page of Site Inspire, a site intended to showcase the finest in web design. We’re honored to be featured amongst this highly curated group of websites pushing forward the medium of web design.

Everyone involved in the design and construction of a building needs to understand the big idea behind it. What is the end goal? What is the project aiming to achieve? The initial idea needs capturing somehow. The tool architects use to do this is often referred to as a concept, or starting statement. This ought to be a short, definitive statement that records a moment in time and grounds the project in tangible language.

Thank you to Architizer for recognizing us as a Special Mention for Best XS Firm. We work at creating bespoke spaces—an expert blend of innovation, functionality, and aesthetic sophistication. Providing clients with the tools to be an active part of the design and construction process creates uniquely tailored experiences.

Whatever construction style or scope of the construction project you are embarking on, I would encourage you to take Speaking Architecture along with you. Think of it in the same way that you might think of a travel guide to a far-flung destination or a phrase book in a language you haven’t quite mastered yet.