Inspired by the New York City skyline just beyond his bedroom window, John's passion for architecture began as a young child. His formal architectural education began at the progressive New Jersey Institute of Technology's two-year pre-architecture program. Upon completion of this program, John sought a radically different environment. Drawn to the spirit of Frank Lloyd Wright in the Sonoran Desert, he continued his studies at the University of Arizona.
Once awarded an architectural degree, John journeyed back east to begin his professional career in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Office experience began with a unique opportunity to work on the geodesic domes of Buckminster Fuller, followed by apprenticeships with two noted Boston architecture firms. Before long, however, recalling his childhood dream and answering the need to fully express his creativity, John founded Lapis Architecture.
After the successful growth of Lapis Architecture, John discovered that his greatest satisfaction came from running a smaller firm with a strong focus on design quality and client service.
Once awarded an architectural degree, John journeyed back east to begin his professional career in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Office experience began with a unique opportunity to work on the geodesic domes of Buckminster Fuller, followed by apprenticeships with two noted Boston architecture firms. Before long, however, recalling his childhood dream and answering the need to fully express his creativity, John founded Lapis Architecture.
After the successful growth of Lapis Architecture, John discovered that his greatest satisfaction came from running a smaller firm with a strong focus on design quality and client service.
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Our Approach
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With each project, we strive to translate a client's expressed needs into a built project.
Through our creative problem-solving approach, we will develop a plan to successfully achieve design goals, keep within budgets, and meet schedules.
To gain a clear understanding of how best to achieve your goals, we begin with a series of meetings to gather key information about your project needs and desires.
We will survey the existing building and site, documenting the current conditions.
Helping you to articulate your goals is the first step towards allowing us to deliver a successful project.
Through our creative problem-solving approach, we will develop a plan to successfully achieve design goals, keep within budgets, and meet schedules.
To gain a clear understanding of how best to achieve your goals, we begin with a series of meetings to gather key information about your project needs and desires.
We will survey the existing building and site, documenting the current conditions.
Helping you to articulate your goals is the first step towards allowing us to deliver a successful project.
New Construction
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Inspired by Sarah Susanka's Not so Big House, this client wanted to use his modest budget to build a small, efficient home.
The young homeowner also wanted a home unlike the typical ranch house that had previously occupied his lot.
The new design features a "butterfly" roof that rises up to enhance the views of Pearl Harbor, provide shading, and funnel rainwater to a central gutter, where it dramatically spills out from a large scupper.
A future cistern will capture this water for irrigation.
Inside, a long linear skylight allows daylight to wash down a two-story hallway.
The young homeowner also wanted a home unlike the typical ranch house that had previously occupied his lot.
The new design features a "butterfly" roof that rises up to enhance the views of Pearl Harbor, provide shading, and funnel rainwater to a central gutter, where it dramatically spills out from a large scupper.
A future cistern will capture this water for irrigation.
Inside, a long linear skylight allows daylight to wash down a two-story hallway.
Color Consultation
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Color can be a relatively inexpensive, yet very effective, method to enrich an interior space or accent the character of a building.
Colorful walls are a wonderful backdrop as they complement artwork and furniture, while also bringing a sense of joy to those who experience the space.
A colorful palette can be used to develop a playful interaction between rooms, and, as a result, create the feeling of a larger living space.
After working with colors, our clients have expressed their delight with having a distinct and vibrant personal space.
Colorful walls are a wonderful backdrop as they complement artwork and furniture, while also bringing a sense of joy to those who experience the space.
A colorful palette can be used to develop a playful interaction between rooms, and, as a result, create the feeling of a larger living space.
After working with colors, our clients have expressed their delight with having a distinct and vibrant personal space.
Pet Projects
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Pets hold a very special place in our hearts, and they are certainly deserving of their own personalized space within our homes.
This cat house, with a playful nod to a birdhouse, was designed and built for the annual Humane Society fund raiser.
There are multiple interior and exterior spaces for the owners to enjoy, while the numerous openings provide the occupants with the opportunity to keep an eye on nearby activities.
This cat house, with a playful nod to a birdhouse, was designed and built for the annual Humane Society fund raiser.
There are multiple interior and exterior spaces for the owners to enjoy, while the numerous openings provide the occupants with the opportunity to keep an eye on nearby activities.
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