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Notes on design and building

Practical guidance on design-build, renovations, landscapes and caring for the spaces we create.

Design-build

Design-build, explained: one team from first sketch to opening day

Why hiring one firm to design and build your project can save time, money and a lot of phone calls.

Commercial

Signed a lease? Here’s what happens next

A plain-English guide to the steps between signing a commercial lease and opening your doors.

Retail

Designing a store around how customers move

Good retail design starts with the path a customer takes through the door, not with the fixtures.

Lighting

Why we design the lighting first

Lighting is often treated as a finishing touch. Planning it first changes how a room looks, feels and works.

Landscaping

Landscapes that work in every season

Planning gardens and grounds in Connecticut and New York for spring color, summer shade, fall interest and winter structure.

Maintenance

Plan for maintenance before you build

The best time to think about upkeep is during design, long before anything needs fixing.