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460 Koss design+build - see pages 48-51, 218, 219. 380, 381, 418-421 Erik Koss 6868 North 7th Avenue, Suite 201 Phoenix, AZ 85013 602.374.5757 www.kossdb.com Once you experience a Koss design+build home, it's hard to forget it. The Phoenix-based firm creates stunning projects that truly complement their clients' lifestyles. How do they do it? Founder Erik Koss operates with an uncompromising belief in a true design-and-build process; this premise guides the firm today and delivers impressive results. The team believes in timeless design and sustainable, high-performance building principles that shape every project. KDB homes always strive to provide a true sense of place while also representing the goals and values of their clients. Careful attention is paid to each homeowner's needs and desires and each residence is customized to fit the family, down to the smallest detail. James McDonald Associate Architects - see pages 36-39, 132, 133, 382, 383 James McDonald, AIA 10135 Colvin Run Road, Suite 200 Great Falls, VA 22066 703.757.0036 www.jamesmcdonaldarchitects.com Designing in a broad range of styles, James McDonald designs custom homes that are as diverse as the families who live within them. He has built everything from intimate detail-rich bungalows, to sprawling, light-filled estates over the last 20 years. Homeowners go on a journey with James and his team when designing a home, from the initial spark of discovery to the final stages of construction. It's a process full of excitement, collaboration, and patience. James worked on custom homes across the eastern United States including Virginia, Maryland, Florida, New Jersey, Delaware, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, and Washington, D.C. James S. Collins, Architect - see pages 44-47, 130, 131 James S. Collins Greensboro, NC 336.324.4597 www.jamescollinsarchitects.com Driven by the art of construction, James S. Collins, Architect designs new classical and traditional buildings and interiors as well as appropriate renovations and restorations to existing residential, institutional, and historic structures. The firm was founded by its namesake in 1999 with a focused eye on the thoughtful integration of proportion, quality materials, precedent- based details, and the vocabulary of classical and vernacular architecture. That focus has never shifted. The team takes pride in their passion for artistic construction and strives to create architecture that is unmatched while reflecting each and every client's unique lifestyle and needs. They activate their custom home design and architectural expertise across North Carolina, including Chapel Hill, Greensboro, Winston-Salem, High Point, Raleigh, Durham, Charlotte, Southern Pines, Salisbury, and surrounding communities. Their home remodeling architect also proudly provides service to New York and Philadelphia. KA DesignWorks - see pages 238-241, 348-353, 440, 441 Kenneth Adler, AIA 23400 Two Rivers Road, Suite 46 Basalt, CO 81621 970.948.9510 www.ka-designworks.com Licensed Colorado architect Kenneth Adler is a renowned expert and speaker on the incorporation of BIM (building information modeling) into the design process, and he uses that knowledge on every project that his firm, KA DesignWorks, completes. BIM dramatically reduces production times, solves problems, and puts out "fires," all of which lead to exquisite high-end residential homes and successful client relationships that stand the test of time. Well known for his ability to facilitate visualization of the design process, Ken effortlessly engages and involves the clients to best understand their needs and desires—simply put, client input is always appreciated and welcome. Ken holds a bachelor's degree in architecture from Virginia Tech, and is a member of AIA. Klee Design Collaborative - see pages 354-357, 426, 427, 446, 447 John K. Klee 15010 North 78th Way, Suite 240 Scottsdale, AZ 85260 480.588.8310 www.kleedesigncollaborative.com John Klee, a former professor at The University of New Mexico School of Architecture and Planning, believes thoughtful design is reached through a considerate, interconnected process of the site and the clients' vision. This method ensures that the clients' needs are addressed by providing the requisite design services at each phase of the project. This process also allows him to deliver a sustainable and economically efficient design that's a thoughtfully balanced testament of function, subtlety, and immeasurable authority. His designs take their cues from the site, resulting in residences that feature energy-efficient, dynamic spaces bathed in natural daylighting. John mainly works in Arizona and New Mexico, though his buildings can be found across the country. JMKA | architects - see pages 62, 63, 172, 173, 231-237 Jeff Kaufman 25 Imperial Avenue Westport, CT 06880 203.222.1222 www.jmkarchitects.com The principal of JMKA | architects, Jeff Kaufman, believes that close collaboration is the best approach to his firm's projects. The tight-knit team offers homeowners a personal experience with exactly the right amount of hand-holding—because clients should never feel lost or overwhelmed during the process. Homeowners are always informed and involved, and get to engage with consultants, specialists, and members of the JMKA team throughout the project. The entire team bonds over a common goal, including interior designers, millwork fabricators, contractors, lighting consultants, and landscape architects. You can find JMKA | architects' work in its home state of Connecticut, plus Florida, Georgia, and Maine. JMDG Architecture | Planning + Interiors - see pages 106-109 Thomas Jones, AIA, LEED AP Robert Mongillo 633 Tamiami Trail N, Suite 300 Naples, Florida 34102 239.594.9778 www.jmdg-architecture.com JMDG employs a process-oriented approach to generate relevant ideas and design solutions that are site-specific, culturally relevant, socially responsible, and environmentally sustainable. This goal of design intelligence is the philosophy of the Naples, Florida-based architecture firm with residential, commercial, and interior architecture design studios. The firm's professional services are sought by a local, regional, and national client base, with most of their projects located along the East Coast. JMDG, representative of Jones Mongillo Design Group, is led by principals Thomas Jones, who received a Bachelor of Architecture from New Jersey Institute of Technology, and Robert Mongillo, who received a Bachelor of Architectural Engineering from Wentworth Institute of Technology in Boston. Whether it's a private residence that responds to the lifestyle of its occupants and environment, or a public building that responds to greater community aspirations and the fabric of a city, discriminating clients have held JMDG in high regard as creative problem solvers who add intangible value to their projects. Jaque Bethke Design - see pages 402-409 Jaque Bethke 42447 N 105th Street Scottsdale, Arizona 85262 833-447-5662 Jaque.design With over 100 awards and 3 decades in the Architecture and Design Industry, JAQUE leads her team to create one-of-a-kind environments for the diverse clientele the firm has had the privilege to work with. With expertise in architecture, design, lighting, and construction management, her team's commitment to the collaborative process creates a seamless project from concept to completion. She embraces the breath, colors, sounds, and views of each project's natural environment. She then integrates beauty, complexity, and distinction all while creating imaginative projects that are to be loved for life. Projects include luxurious estates, innovative corporate offices, world-class hotels, restaurants, and boutique retail in some of the most sought-after zip codes in the world.

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