Smith & Vansant Architects PC

Architecture and PlanningUnited States2-10 Employees

As architects, we are committed to respecting the needs, desires, and budgets of our clients. Unencumbered by rigid adherence to a particular architectural style, we prefer that our designs evolve from an appreciation of site and context, while responding to the functional and esthetic priorities of our clients. Our work is characterized by careful attention to proportion, detail, materials, and lighting. Overarching goals of our practice include use of sustainable technologies & materials wherever possible, and the creation of buildings which are both durable and beautiful. We place a very high value on listening to and collaborating with our clients. At the same time we understand that we need to provide ongoing leadership and education to our clients and communities in order to champion high quality design, craftsmanship, and respect for the environment, both built and natural.

Understanding the goals, dreams, issues and constraints related to each project and community we work with is of paramount importance to us. We see architecture as a synthesis of the contributions of the many people involved: clients, architects, engineers, specialized consultants, and contractors. Our training and experience enable us to provide design leadership and facilitate the planning and design process, but always within the context of being responsive to the needs of our clients. Our goal is to make projects actually happen; we appreciate that budget parameters must be taken very seriously in order to achieve this.

It is our intent as architects to create spaces that are a joy to use or inhabit and a tribute to what design and building can achieve together.

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