“The client came to us with the intent to build a pool house in their backyard that tied into their existing house and looked like part of the original structure. They brought the idea of a greenhouse/conservatory theme, which ended … Continue reading →

“Breweries are often heavy and industrial, but with this project we wanted to go in the opposite direction: light, bright, and almost residential. Because of the name—Orange Bike—and owner Tom Ruff’s stylistic preferences, we began thinking about the space as … Continue reading →

The owner of Back Cove Books reached out with one requirement: the mural had to take inspiration from Wes Anderson films. Naturally, I went down a wormhole and watched several of his movies, which are absolutely beautiful. What I love … Continue reading →

Lenora is open from sunrise to well beyond sunset, so it needs to function differently at different times of the day. The space is anchored around a large bar that serves as a welcome station for customers and a spot … Continue reading →

“The client wanted the spa experience to have a luxurious feel, so they requested that we visit Four Seasons spas around the world. Luckily, I had already worked on lighting design in some of them, so I didn’t have to … Continue reading →

“The clients have family in the area and spend a lot of time together watching football. When they first moved into the house, they installed a kegerator and makeshift pub in their basement where they would host these gatherings. When … Continue reading →

“We love when clients come back to us. We’ve already established trust and rapport, but it gives us the opportunity to adapt and evolve their style to new surroundings—in this case, a charming seaside cottage with a history that extends … Continue reading →

“The clients came to me with a design brief to create a three-season porch- with enough room for dining and lounging connected to a new deck that would accommodate outdoor seating and a built-in hot tub. The home’s existing deck … Continue reading →

Our conference room is in the old administrative suite in Portland’s State Theatre building. It’s rather ornate, with a vaulted, carved wood ceiling with these motifs of grapes and leaves, amazing trim, and two-paneled stained-glass windows. It’s all original to … Continue reading →