Alchemy Craft & Light has been serving residential and commercial clients since 2013. We believe if we stay focused on our principles we can build places that do a service to the future, everyone’s future.
Like most architecture firms we are named after our founding principals…except our principles are not people:
Alchemy
Be all-inclusive when addressing the needs of every relevant stakeholder. “Yes” leads to better outcomes than “No”. It requires effort, but surprising and elegant solutions will eventually rise out of the fog of complex and confounding issues.
Don’t be afraid to explore any concoction of radical ideas. The best designs come from starting points so radical they are nearly impossible. From there, work backwards until the design is just inside the realm of what is reasonable to build. Use this approach whenever it is appropriate to the needs of the project.
Craft
Approach the work with the mindset of a craftsman; one who is becoming a master of their craft. From tools of the trade, to understanding of materials, to construction methods, to project management; every aspect of the work benefits from this approach.
Light
Light represents knowledge and understanding about how things have been, how they really are, and how they will be. We are at our best when we embrace and build on the truth.
Always use the best practices available from believable sources. Act on reasonable conclusions from accurate data. Don’t speculate; experiment instead.
Recognize when multiple sources of evidence are in agreement, the conclusion can be very strong even when none of the individual sources of evidence is significantly so on its own.