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459 First Lamp Architecture - see pages 190-195 Taylor Callaway, AIA, LEED AP, CPHC Kevin Witt, AIA, LEED AP, PHCB 5840 Airport Way South, Suite 216 Seattle, WA 98108 206.414.9884 www.firstlamp.net Taylor Callaway and Kevin Witt were both introduced to architecture and building at an early age: Taylor by way of his close childhood friend's father, and Kevin as a fifth-generation craftsmen and designer. Both boys developed a passion for the craft of building that they maintained into adulthood, eventually leading them to start the Seattle-based firm First Lamp in 2009. The partners both studied architecture in Italy—which influenced them dramatically—and received their formal educations from Texas Tech. They also share fundamental design principles that they've developed over the years. Taylor and Kevin build homes and structures that are meant to be sustainable and last multiple lifetimes, while simultaneously creating spaces that are conducive to good health and happiness. HC+RA - see pages 128, 129 Harriett E. Hatch Luis A. Colasuonno 421 Colyton Street, 2nd Floor Los Angeles, CA 90013 310.573.4300 www.hc-ra.com HC+RA brings together two firms — Hatch-Colasuonno Studio and Relativity Architects — in a symbiotic relationship based on expanding the tools and expertise available to each firm. Harriett Hatch and Luis Colasuonno bring with them more than 40 years of experience, particularly in the areas of urban renewal, multi-family, and mixed-use architecture. Tima Bell, Assoc. AIA, and Scott Sullivan, AIA, of Relativity Architects, excel in projects ranging from high-end hospitality and single-family residences to motion picture production studios. As a collaboration, HC+RA's concern for alternative methodologies and new technologies propels the practice into a broader array of architectural solutions, while maintaining the hands-on approach to service that has been a seminal characteristic of both firms. HEDS Architects - see pages 208-211 Christopher Hays, AIA, LEED AP Allison Ewing, FAIA, LEED AP 1214 East High Street Charlottesville, VA 22902 434.979.3222 www.hedsarchitects.com The art of modern living and the science of green design beautifully coalesce in the work of HEDS Architects, a women-owned architecture firm that serves Virginia, North Carolina, and beyond with projects across the U.S., Canada, and Europe. The team believes enduring architecture springs from a deep understanding of the place, the needs of the project, and the desires of their clients, all merged with sustainable best practices. Founded in 2004, the firm has been at the forefront of the green design movement and focuses on the careful integration and harmonization of buildings within their environment. The breadth of HEDS' project types and scales—from academic and cultural institutions to commercial buildings, mixed-use projects, residential, and more—offers evidence of their ability to tackle diverse challenges with a clear vision that's specific to each. Geoff Chick & Associates - see pages 264-273 Geoff Chick, AIA 17660 U.S. Highway 331 Freeport, FL 32439 850.880.2146 www.geoffchick.com Gulf Coast living is a permanent state of mind for Geoff Chick, who adopted the lifestyle after moving from first Massachusetts and then New York, where he earned his degree from Cornell University in 1996. Geoff has spent the ensuing years cultivating his knowledge of the area and its local building traditions, eventually founding Geoff Chick & Associates in 2001. Deep collaboration with his clients drives him in the creation of single-family custom homes which are always unique to the site and their occupants. His solutions are both pragmatic and poetic, merging established vernacular forms with a modern aesthetic. Geoff is a registered architect in the state of Florida, certified by the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards, and a member of the American Institute of Architects. DSDG Architects - see pages 222, 223, 257-263, 436, 437 Mark Sultana, AIA, NCARB 1348 Fruitville Road, Suite 204 Sarasota, FL 34236 941.955.5645 www.dsdgarchitects.com Founded in 2001, DSDG Architects is a full-service, Sarasota-based firm that's committed to creating livable, contemporary homes. Owned by principal Mark Sultana, DSDG Architects is made up of 13 employees and has designed more than 200 homes along the Gulf Coast of Florida. Mark launched his career and made a name for himself by building his own home in Sarasota in 1999. The house garnered awards in multiple home categories and set the precedent moving forward. Simple, clean, and elegant, the homes of DSDG Architects have continued to gain recognition, awards, and high praise from the homeowners who commission them. Hoedemaker Pfeiffer LLC - see pages 60, 61, 322, 323, 384, 385 Steve Hoedemaker, AIA Tim Pfeiffer 6113 13th Avenue South Seattle, WA 98108 206.545.8434 www.hoedemakerpfeiffer.com Through the interweaving of architecture, interiors, and landscape, the Seattle-based design studio Hoedemaker Pfeiffer strives to reveal what is essential in the human experience. They seek to merge contemporary design with timeless traditions meant to last generations. Rooted in residential design—family retreats are a specialty—the studio embraces what is too often taken for granted: small moments, family, and shared memories that make life's journey meaningful. This same attitude infuses the firm's work with bespoke commercial and lifestyle projects. Architect Steve Hoedemaker and designer Tim Pfeiffer have been recognized with numerous awards and featured in dozens of publications, garnering a reputation for honest use of materials and sympathetic response to nature and site. Ed Weber Architects - see pages 300-303, 374, 375 Ed Weber 1856 Loudon Heights Road Charleston, WV 25314 304.932.8007 www.edweberarchitects.com For Ed Weber Architects, an ideal house is one where you experience beauty, comfort, and ease, all while feeling connected to nature. Whether it's a new construction, renovation, or historic preservation, the firm's client-centric approach masters the ability to design or modify buildings that are tailored to the needs and lifestyle of each client with a versatility of styles across a wide range of environments. Their clients find their dreams, ideas, and concepts transformed into precise artistic plans, which are made into living artifacts of the built environment we call home. Ed Weber Architects was formed in 2012 and has since become one of the most sought-after residential firms in the eastern United States. From the coastline of Florida to the rugged hills of Appalachia to compact urban lots, each project is approached the same way: by understanding clients' unique needs and the quality of the setting. Each home is designed to meet the challenges of the climate with energy efficiency, high performance, and sustainable design. The homes truly speak for themselves. Elemental Homes - see pages 102-105, 376, 377 Jonathan Coppin P.O. Box 2230 Evergreen, CO 80437 303.919.6431 www.elementalhomes.com The foundation of Elemental Homes is based on the concept behind the word, elemental, and its reflection of the firm's ideology: the harmonious integration of simplicity and nature. Their architecture is simple, sustainable, and enduring; it gets back to the basics of doing things right and doing them well while connecting with nature on technological, literal, and human levels. As a boutique design firm, they focus on only a few clients at a time—and, by adhering to this approach, they get to know their clients on a personal level. The firm specializes in crafting high-quality luxury homes that are created with a focus on modern style, beauty, comfort, and sustainability. It's precisely the design-aware and environmentally conscious work that architect and builder Jonathan Coppin wanted to create when he founded Elemental Homes.

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