I received an email from my father the other day; he'll share his thoughts with me from time to time on the world at large, while also occasionally delving into more personal observations of my work. As a lifelong progressive educator, he's always had a thoughtful way of inspiring and engaging in creative exploration.

When there’s a disaster, everyone responds in a different way. Watch a short clip of Denver office principal architect, Charles Marr, as he describes our response as a firm to the fire rebuild in our process, approach with clients, and use of materials.

After a devastating loss in the Tubbs Fire of late 2017, our fire rebuild project continues to move forward. See the new design renderings of a residential project that persevered total loss, embraced the difficult task, and courageously created again.

Being in the wide open expanse of the desert, surrounded by the pure beauty of nature and the kinship of old friends, allowed me the space to hear my own thoughts clearly, and to process the myriad feelings of a tough year.

It's here! The 2020 Design Awards for the Redwood Empire chapter of the American Institute of Architects. We've been hard at work and submitted two projects this year: the "Creekside Treehouse" project in the Residential-Built category, and the "Occidental Arts and Ecology Center: Meeting Hall and Guest Housing", in the category of Socially Responsible project.

Long before this site took its current name the lands of Harbin Hot Springs was a Native American gathering spot for the Pomo Indians for around 11,000 years. 

It's been our honor to work with Harbin Hot Springs -- a North Bay, California institution synonymous with relaxation, unplugging from the world, magical settings, and therapeutic waters -- as it recovers and rebuilds from the devastation of the 2015 Valley Fire that burned nearly all its infrastructure and 10,000 acres.

Giving us something to look forward to at the other end of COVID-19 when social distancing is a thing of the past, we plan to host a second film series to be held at our 108 A&D location.

We are excited to have the ceramic works of local artist, Suki Diamond, now on display at our storefront window!

This residential project was part of an overall collaborative vision to resuscitate an abandoned hillside property in west Sonoma County.

In this beautiful world of ours, all things are possible.. A personal reflection on trying times

Please join us to be inspired and entertained together by beautiful movies.

We are thrilled at having received Sonoma County's recognition as Best Architect for the second year in a row!

We are pleased to announce that stoneware ceramicist, Gerald Arrington, is now on display in our storefront window!

Our photographers review images from a recent photo shoot for a newly completed residential project.

This past year I was a member of the latest cohort of the Leadership Institute in Sonoma County. This is a program that has been active in our area for 18 years, bringing together inspired people from many backgrounds looking to take stock of their place in the world, and investigate how to become more effective leaders in their life.

The Rugo-Scott project was originally conceived as an alternate solution to the remodel and expansion of the main house in the family's desire for more space and guest accommodations.

With three new hires in 2018, our Denver office continues to thrive and grow.

As we step into a new year and 2018 closes behind us, we look forward to the new opportunities and experiences that await. 

"How do we get to a solution that works?" Lars addresses the audience at the grand opening of the last piece of the Occidental Arts & Ecology Center's master plan, the Meeting Hall. The celebration, in honor of the project's completion and Lars' role in creating the landmark structure, unveiled a legacy that is as much about social and environmental transformation, as it is a personal one for Lars.