LEAN ARCH, Inc.
www.leanarch.com
Design, Build, Live?
The Architectural
Design/Build practice of LEAN ARCH, Inc. was established in
the summer of 2000 and officially incorporated in August 2001. Founder James Meyer describes the office as a
Design/Build collaborative focusing mostly on residential, commercial and
civic-oriented architecture, but as also having worked on a variety of projects
ranging from furniture and product design to corporate branding, packaging and
graphics. Founded on the principles of
modernism, the firm strongly believes that architecture and the built
environment has the ability to improve people?s lives ? their physical
surroundings, their appreciation of nature, their understanding of the arts,
and their relationships with one another.
The firm is committed to offering ideas that address the specific needs
of a client while remaining conscious of the physical and psychological impact
a work will have on both nature and the human-made environment.LEAN ARCH is a full-service firm offering Architectural Design and
Construction Services. The office prides
itself on the quality and extent of service provided to clients. All projects, regardless of scale, are given
the same level of attention ? ?right down to the doorknobs.? A variety of techniques are used in the
presentation of design ideas. These may
range from sketches on paper to more realistic computer generated 3D models and
animations. From the conceptual or
schematic phase, through construction, LEAN ARCH works closely with
clients, consultants and contractors to make sure that what has been designed
is what will be constructed. Objectives
have always been met by keeping in mind the idea that people must work together
to solve a problem. More ideas, better
solutions?From the beginning, LEAN
ARCH has strove to move beyond the realm of ?paper architecture.? The firm?s priority has always been to see
their work through to completion. In
their words, Architecture is about people, and the realization of the project
is the only way in which one may critique the effectiveness of the design. Dealing with executed works enables the firm
to assess their impact on both users and critics, and to ultimately become
better and more effective designers and builders. It is this dedication to the work and the
rigor in which it is executed that has earned respect and appreciation from a
growing number of clients, consultants and contractors, making LEAN
ARCH a unique firm and a standout in the profession.