“I enjoy the concept stage during schematic design when we have the parameters from the client and the site. Parameters might sound restricting, and they are, but they help guide a design and make it successful because good design will meet (and surpass) all the needs of the client and site.”

“By being a cultural chameleon, one can have a lot of fun relating to people who are fundamentally different than you….this allows for a level of tolerance leading to admiration leading to Love, that I don’t think I would have learned if I didn’t think that opinions should be “informed”, as opposed to saturated, absorbed and consumed.” ~Todd Smith, Founding Partner & Principal Architect

"I think reading is a way to experience hundreds even thousands of different lives within your lifetime. It gives you a way to truly rearrange your perspective and I think it has taught me to be more mindful and empathetic in my life."

“I enjoy working on cars, from small D.I.Y mechanical work to changing the complete look of a car/truck. I find enjoyment in the transformations that I can make happen on my own. Being able to see a small/big vision come to life is always so rewarding.“

“My intention when designing a space is to create something that feels inviting, timeless, functional, and completely unique to my client. I often draw inspiration from the surrounding environment and try to incorporate as many earth tones and natural materials as possible to create a sense of connection between the interiors of a home and its site. “

“I aim to create clarity when designing. For me this means that a design should make intuitive sense, feel like it belongs in a specific place and for it’s intended use. There is so much complexity in designing and constructing a building – so the goal is for the final building to look and feel timeless - like it’s the only way it could have been made.”