The mission of Atkin Olshin Schade Architects is to create spaces that honor people. This is a commitment we take seriously, and it informs how we plan and design buildings. We begin each project with an intensive discovery period to learn about the people who will use our buildings, beginning with the culture and values of their institution or community followed by their technical and functional needs. We expect you as our client to tell us what you find important and to hold us accountable for realizing your goals in both our collaborative process and in the work we provide to you.
Buildings that grow out of a community’s values are cherished for generations. It is our job to translate your values into a well-tuned response to the physical environment; this can result in buildings that are historically sympathetic to their surroundings or ones that speak to our contemporary life or even offer a new perspective on our future. Whatever their expression, the built environments we produce for you will reflect your identity and serve you well for many years.
We are an architecture, interiors and planning firm that designs buildings, campuses and communities across the United States. We approach architecture and site planning as a means to give life and purpose to new and existing structures. We engage with the culture and history of our clients and the sites we are asked to work with, and we explore their contemporary uses and contexts. We celebrate the diversity of our clients and find inspiration in the specific goals and conditions of each project we undertake.
Both as individuals and as a firm, Atkin Olshin Schade Architects holds a deep commitment to environmental and cultural sustainability, whether the project is urban or rural, historic or contemporary. Every member of our team is closely involved with our clients and committed to meeting your budget, environmental and scheduling objectives, while creating places that enrich and sustain the lives of those who use these spaces.