Creators of timeless functional environments sensitive to the basic human needs of Space, Light and Comfort.John Upton is an architect with more than fifteen years experience in the planning and design of award winning projects.Design Philosophy: Innovation which understands and respects the past while seeking a timelessness and timeliness that transcends style. "We understand that a building is a setting for life--it is the backdrop for how people interact, live and work within that unique place. We strive to thoughtfully address the connection to the landscape and natural world and use proportion, natural light, materials and scale to create work that is heroic yet simultaneously provides a sense of intimacy--a place for the individual."The practice is built on the belief of active listening and dialogue to define and absorb the clients' needs and aspirations into the process of design. The values the firm strives to adhere to are as timeless as goals stated by the the ancient Roman architect Vitruvius: firmitas (strength), utilitas (use) and venustas (beauty: delight in the cohesiveness of the parts). Upton seeks to create environments that are unique, functional, beautiful and respectful of both the local context and global environment.Specialties: Full service architecture and interior design firm with established collaborative relationships with Engineers, Lighting Designers and Landscape Architects.Complete Project Design, Documentation and Delivery including Contractor evaluation and selection, construction pricing analysis and Construction Administration. Toward the firm's goal of comprehensive project approach, scope can also include full interior design, furniture selection and purchasing.