Enriching people’s lives by creating beautiful, thoughtful, and unique contemporary homes.
Since 2013, we have been creating timeless, modern architectural designs. Our homes are livable spaces in a visually stunning design. They are made to inspire you, reflect your life and style, and show deep respect for the land.
We are, by design, a small studio that understands what elevates good architecture to great. We share a love for things both timeless and new, combining these elements to evoke rootedness and a sense of place while also creating livability and distinctive character. We balance luxury and simplicity, richness and understated charm. We create spaces that are both pleasing to the eye and human-centered, designed for how you connect and relax. In other words, we create a home that tells your story.
We undertake meaningful projects we can be proud of– those that align with our core values. Each of our projects is unique and totally personalized and custom to your goals and desires. Our process is meticulous, yet thorough, providing you with a unique design experience unmatched in the central Ohio area and beyond.
Here’s What Makes Us Different:
This is how we work:
Client-Inspired
Our design process is high-touch and highly participatory. As our client, you are an essential member of our team from the start. We rely on you to share your sense of style, personality, and vision for how your home’s spaces will be used. We encourage you to explore your creativity, think in new ways, and be inspired by the process. We share with you what we know about what makes a home a place that both grounds you and lifts your spirits. We feel this process gives you the freedom to explore truly inspirational design solutions for your project, making the journey just as special and personalized as the end result.
Open Collaboration
The best projects result from open and active collaboration, where all parties work together to create the intended design solution. We advocate for a participatory, collaborative design process between the client, contractors, and architect, where all voices are heard because we believe fresh perspectives and collective ownership and responsibility are key to a successful project —pushing the boundaries of what is possible so that we collectively create something greater than the sum of its parts.
Comprehensive Design Process
Our design process is comprehensive and thorough, but the goal is simple. We want you to feel inspired and completely satisfied with the end result. Custom residential projects are highly personal and require big decisions. That is why we work with you every step of the way to help you make educated decisions about the project and to ensure the design reflects your personality, style, and unique concerns. Our process takes time and often requires exploring various ideas and alternatives. No detail should be left to chance.
Authentic, Genuine Advocacy
We lead with our heads but are guided by our heart, gut, and soul in everything we do to help you create something that’s meaningful and inspiring. Our firm culture is grounded in value statements that embody authenticity and advocacy.
Seeing the Big Picture + All the Tiny Details
A successful project requires a cohesive design that thoughtfully considers the big picture and the small tiniest of details. We start with making the big design decisions first (answering questions about budget, design style, overall form). This manifests itself into the high-level design concept and is often one of the first things to catch a viewer’s eye. But the details are what truly set a design apart. After we have the big picture idea, we start focusing on the smaller design decisions and all the details, making sure to maintain the original design intent as we finalize the design to create a special meaningful place for you. This meticulous attention to detail is what elevates the design from good to great.
Throughout the process, we were impressed by YRa+d’s attention to detail, listening ability, and desire to collaborate. Their sense of style, interpretation of design principles, and follow-through were also key. We couldn’t be happier with the process.
– Peter J., Client
This is how we design:
Modern
We design custom modern homes. We like pushing the envelope and breaking rules, but we like to do it in an elegant, tasteful, and timeless way. To us, modern design is more than a nice simple look with clean lines. We love what it stands for, what it provides, and its potential. It’s beautiful, honest, refreshing, and easy to understand, which can lead to something special, impactful, and affordable. Learn more.
Design-forward
We’re a design-forward architecture firm. Our design process is front-loaded with research, exploration, and iterations which often lead to multiple design studies that are innovative and factor in practicality, constructability, cost-effectiveness, and client preferences. We believe that thoroughly exploring the possibilities and constraints ensures that the resultant design direction is the right one and that the end result is nothing short of beautiful and inspirational.
Respectful of Place
We’re a design-forward architecture firm. Our design process is front-loaded with research, exploration, and iterations which often lead to multiple design studies that are innovative and factor in practicality, constructability, cost-effectiveness, and client preferences. We believe that thoroughly exploring the possibilities and constraints ensures that the resultant design direction is the right one and that the end result is nothing short of beautiful and inspirational.
Timeless & Enduring
Our goal is to create timeless residential designs that will be loved, appreciated, and cherished for many years and generations to come —because a custom home design is very special and personal to you and to us. We’re not interested in the latest trends or gimmicks. Instead, we believe an exceptional design is contextual, site-specific, honest, and made to last.
If you’re still wondering if we are a good fit, read about who we are not.
