Our Shared Values

Our strength comes from shared values rooted in collaboration, stewardship, and planning and design excellence. As an employee-owned firm, we believe every voice matters and every idea has the power to shape our collective future. We are committed to creating places that reflect authenticity, foster equity, and strengthen communities, while honoring the unique cultural, environmental, and social context of each project. United by purpose, we share responsibility for one another, for the firm, and for the lasting impact of our work.

Shape Place

• Practice with optimism and passion.

• Commit to the open exchange and evaluation of ideas.

• Do great work with great people.

• Address the pressing and emerging issues in our communities.

• Create beauty, places people love, and delight for all.

Improve Lives

• Foster and support a spirit of curiosity.

• Maximize social benefit in everything we do.

• Honor diversity in the community.

• Hear all voices.

• Ensure that everyone can make a meaningful contribution.

Share the Story

• Improve lives through authentic and site-specific planning and design.

• Be a trusted advisor for communities.

• Elevate the roles of our professions.