Raphael Architects engages in a rigorous design process creating buildings that express a clear order and convey pragmatic and poetic solutions.

As designers, we strive to:

Collaborate with a discerning clientele;

Empathize with and refine the aspirations of our clients;

Draw inspiration from natural and man-made settings;

Reveal the craft of a building’s construction, and reinforce the rhythms of structure;

Reflect solutions that celebrate the activities of the building’s inhabitants;

Create a sense of place unique to the client’s character and culture;

Sustain professional responsibilities to seek the ideals of truth and beauty.

As leaders, we must:

Synergize professional disciplines throughout the design process;

Maintain the delicate balance between life cycle cost, optimal quality and desired project scope;

Implement environmentally responsible ecosystems and building components;

Present innovative system solutions to create useful and efficient buildings.