Bio

I started Comp Architecture informally in 1994 after designing restaurants for ten years. A large portion of my early residential work was with traditional and historic houses, with remodels and additions that were to blend seamlessly. As experience and opportunities grew, I expanded into design of mid-century modern and modern residences. Now my work encompasses all styles and my portfolio includes hardscape and outdoor entertaining areas as well.

One’s life is practiced in rites and movements that seem commonplace. From early man to Frank Lloyd Wright, the heart of the ritual of life was the hearth. Meals were prepared and eaten, and family life developed in this place. “Everyone always ends up in the kitchen.” This happens instinctively. Then current life demands expanded to include an adjacent family room where more family members could gather and share more experiences, taking a priority over other shared rooms. Now, in a great room, all shared aspects of living can be in one place. In spite of centuries of an evolving culture, it’s still the duty of the architect to identify and celebrate a client’s family center, wherever it is, not only making the practice of living there easier, but also imbuing it with a spirit and potential for meaning.