The Mission of BHA is to create appropriately functional, formed, and detailed buildings, be it a house, church, or business, these three concepts guide my decisions:
Program: How well is the space being used? Utility is another way to say
efficient. Every building should be efficient and enjoyable.
Purity of Form: How can this form be constructed in the best manner?
Construction costs are often ignored in early planning. By simplifying
volumes, the resulting building has an inherent self-explanatory
understanding.
Detail: How does this building relate to an era passed or create a new
style? The appropriate detailing elevates a design from production to
custom. Researching the past, informs us of the right decisions to be made.
I have learned, as an architect, that the greatness of design in a
historically accurate project comes from speaking the language of the time,
not interpretation or invention without knowing the rules of a certain
style of architecture. The small decisions can influence a building in an
immeasurable manner. This artistry means knowing when a design is
undercooked or overbearing, this balance sends a clearer message of the
design intent.
Brett's resumé.