Category Archives: Collaborations

Master Builder

Jensen Architects advocates contractor involvement as early in the design process as possible. Both Jensen and Children’s Day School enjoy long-standing relationships with Plant Construction, so as the concept of adaptive reuse gained momentum it made sense to bring their team onboard even before the old church bui [...]

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Client + Designer

It is almost a cliché worthy of skepticism for an Architect to talk about the Client as a creative collaborator. But Jensen’s best and most satisfying work has happened with Clients who have a strong point of view. Nowhere is this more evident than in workplace designs for creative professionals.

Furnishings

The furnishings lend to the open, relaxed qualities of the site and house. Nicole Hollis Interior Design worked closely with the client to select textures, natural colors, and forms that heighten the integration of the outdoors when the house is open and provides cozy comfort when closed.

Custom furniture pie [...]

Sculpting an Approach

As the civil engineer for the project, Sherwood Design Engineers was tasked with cutting a new driveway along the site’s steep frontage to make up nearly 30 feet of elevation over a short distance. Sherwood established parameters to reduce site impacts during grading activities and carefully analyzed all ear [...]

Signage

At its core, the graphic program not only pays homage to rural traditions but more specifically reflects the pioneering spirit of the Russian River Valley, whose legacy SHED’s founders seek to sustain and vitalize. The building's primary signage, large-scale and hand-painted on the perforated metal façade, is i [...]

Graphic Program

SHED's design vocabulary, created by Boon Design, draws from a range of sources and practices. The notion of SHED as “modern grange” called for a sturdy and ageless graphic identity and program that savors a utilitarian approach to communication, forms, and materials. The rich heritage of vernacular sign [...]