04/15/2026
People often ask what architects do. Beyond creating the design, we’re really the conductor in the background—bringing all the parts together into one cohesive whole.
Kitchens can be the most important part of the home—and it takes a team to build your dream.
The architect and contractor work closely together, alongside their teams, to bring a vision to life. Take this plant shelf: on the design side, the architect, interior designer, lighting designer, and kitchen designer all collaborate to coordinate and develop every detail.
Then the architect works with the contractor, whose team includes the cabinet installer, custom wood shelf maker, metal fabricator, and electrician—each playing a key role in making it real.
Shout out to J Clarke Construction and Nicole Johnson at Curtis Lumber