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Seen from the rear, a modern, lakefront abode boasts expansive windows taking in water views.

The double height foyer looks towards a multi-story window wall with a second floor bridge between the owners’ suite and secondary bedrooms.

One on One with Matthew McDonald, AIA & Jennifer Verbeke, AIA

Meet the Architects

First priority when designing a new home or addition?
MATT: Learning the clients’ “pain points.” Why are they hiring us and what do they need?  While we’re generally the creative force, it’s the clients’ home and they need to be happy in the finished product.

Most rewarding aspect of your work?
JENNIFER: Seeing and hearing how clients are enjoying the new spaces we helped them create. Once we’ve found a solution, it’s fun to hear homeowners remark over how “we never thought of that!”

Secret to solving difficult architectural challenges?
JENNIFER: Iteration and visualization. To arrive at the right design, we will review 10 others first. Often, the perfect design doesn’t appear immediately, and we’re not afraid to work for it.

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