GSANDERS
DESIGN
DESIGN CONCEPTS & PRINCIPALS
FORM
In architecture, the space a project occupies is more than its physical footprint, it is a dialogue between structure and surroundings. Thoughtful design considers how a building’s form, scale, and orientation interact with light, landscape, and the movement of people. By harmonizing with natural elements and the built environment, a project can enhance its setting rather than dominate it. This integration creates spaces that feel both functional and deeply connected to their place.
A home is more than walls and a roof, it is a structure built to house the many facets of a person’s life. From shelter and comfort to spaces for connection, work, and rest, each purpose shapes the way a home is designed. Bringing these needs together is often a puzzle, requiring creativity and balance to ensure every element supports the whole. Thoughtful architecture transforms this puzzle into a harmonious living environment.
Design begins with critical components that foster collaboration between architect and client, forming the foundation on which everything else is built. From this groundwork, the creative process unfolds, shaping ideas into tangible form. Creativity is a powerful skill, an inherent ability refined through our unique perspectives and experiences. It is in this space that imagination meets the built environment, transforming vision into reality.
