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All Saint's Church

How do you create calm in a space designed to welcome everyone? That was the question at the heart of this project.

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An internal view of a modern church building with hanging feature lighting and a pew.

Designing for the Soul: Why Beauty Still Matters

Beauty isn’t a luxury—it’s essential. We may track efficiency and measure costs, but how do we quantify the way a space makes us feel? The truth is, beauty shapes our well-being, inspires creativity, and fosters connection. Yet, in design, it’s often dismissed as frivolous. It’s time to reclaim beauty—not as an afterthought, but as a fundamental part of the spaces we create. What’s a place that has moved you, simply because it was beautiful

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An abstract graphic, in pale blues and yellows, inspired by beach sand dunes.

Designing with Respect: The Power of Specialties and Collaboration

Great design isn’t about a lone genius—it’s about teamwork. When architects, interior designers, landscape specialists, and material experts collaborate, the result isn’t just functional—it’s exceptional. So why do we still see ego-driven design that sidelines specialists? True innovation happens when we respect expertise, embrace the client’s voice, and create spaces that feel effortless yet deeply intentional. Let’s design with respect.

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A meeting room
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