Our Philosophy
Raphael Architects engages poetic design process that transforms pragmatic concerns into poetic buildings.
As designers, we will:
Collaborate with our clientele;
Organize and refine the financial, programmatic, aesthetic and scheduling aspirations of our clients;
Draw inspiration from the natural and man-made settings; Reinforce the rhythms of structure;
Create a sense of place unique to the client’s culture;
Sustain professional responsibilities to seek the ideals of truth and beauty.
As leaders, we must:
Leverage our past experiences to create new solutions;
Maintain the delicate balance between life cycle cost, optimal quality and each client’s financial expectations;
Implement environmentally responsible building systems and components;
Synergize professional disciplines throughout the design process;
Prepare clear design and construction documents that illustrate the vision and minimize surprises throughout construction;
Create efficient, inspirational spaces and buildings.