OUR PROCESS
OUR PROCESS HAS BEEN DEVELOPED OVER MORE THAN 25 YEARS. GOOD DESIGN IS A PROCESS, AND THE METHODS THAT WE EMPLOY ARE BORN OF THE ARCHITECTURE TRADITION OF THE PAST, THE PRESENT, AND ADDING OUR OWN FLARE FOR THE FUTURE.
SKETCHING
We start every project with freehand sketches. Sometimes these sketches are for ourselves, to generate ideas that we develop further in our computer software before showing the client, and sometimes our initial client presentation are these sketches. We enjoy sketching individually and as a team to ensure so that we generate as many initial ideas as possible.
CHARRETTES
A charrette is an interactive design exercise where stakeholders are split into teams to develop their own designs. Each team presents their design, providing architects with valuable insights into stakeholder priorities and problem-solving approaches. While charrettes may not always yield viable solutions, they foster engagement, empower donors, and enhance understanding of stakeholder perspectives.
MATERIALS
Choosing the right materials for a project is essential to any successful design. At Ewers Architecture we have a well-organized library of materials that we have used, or would like to use, which occupies the entire loft above our office space. We enjoy showing samples of the intended materials to our clients so that they can see them and feel them for themselves. Often, we test new materials by spilling red wine, soaking in water, exposing to the sun for months or years, and literally using stones or hammers to test their strength.