Field Notes

Writing from the studio and the site.

Essays, process notes, and reflections on the materials and decisions that shape our work.

Modern kitchen with marble island and pendant lights
MaterialMar 2024

Why we still specify natural stone

Notes on sourcing, patina, and the quiet luxury of surfaces that age with intention.

Minimalist hallway with wooden floor and white walls
ProcessJan 2024

Designing for the pause between rooms

Corridors, landings, and thresholds as the emotional architecture of a home.

Modern balcony overlooking the ocean at dusk
PlaceNov 2023

Building toward the horizon

Lessons from coastal commissions where weather writes half the brief.

Architect studio desk with design books and concrete wall
StudioSep 2023

Inside the Arcline model room

How physical models keep our conversations honest with clients and contractors.

Minimal living room with gray sofas and large windows
InteriorsJun 2023

Furniture as architecture at human scale

When built-in pieces carry the plan and freestanding objects stay rare.

Concrete staircase with dramatic light and shadow
StructureApr 2023

The stair as a room

Treating vertical circulation as habitable space rather than leftover volume.