How We Work
Sidell Pakravan Architects believes in the power of architecture to influence context, culture, and the individual experience. We look closely at what surrounds us and use it to create new relevance. Experimental curiosity and creativity define our architectural production. Our idea-driven approach creates designs that are distinctive, bold, and resonant.
Research and Making
Models, models, models. Everyone who enters our office can’t help remarking about the abundance of models everywhere. These models help us inventively explore form to create architecture that responds to physical conditions, cultural identity, and social engagement.
This process allows us to both exploit and blur distinctions between architecture and its context. This may be a physical relationship between built form and landscape or a cultural relationship between site and the city. The results are bold yet simple sculptural volumes that meet our client’s needs while reflecting an awareness of the specific time and context.
Drawing
As architects, we iterate and explore ideas through drawings and models. We are inspired by our clients’ vision and we work through a variety of media to bring that vision forth in a clear and compelling way. By using a combination of physical models, 3D renderings, diagrams, and quick sketches, we provide a variety of options to communicate design
goals.
Construction
Finally, we develop long term working relationships with contractors that allow us to get the best possible realization of our design. While we relish the creativity of the initial design process, we thrive on the collaboration of the execution.
