“Ope” Architecture

“Ope” is a midwestern utterance when inadvertently bumping into someone while along the way to a destination. It is an apology, a greeting, and the recognition of human contact.

New home construction documentation completed as Designer with Clever Architecture

Architecture is the celebration of connections; physical interactions between buildings, the ground, and inhabitants. Social encounters with family and community. Visual links bridging interior and exterior spaces.

Office concept sketch work completed as Designer with Clever Architecture

Architects are guides through the process of building your inspirations. Understanding your goals and expectations is the first step in building trust and communication. We begin each project with an conversation to learn about you and your objectives. We look to your daily routines and paths of travel to inform the organization of rooms and spaces. After exploring designs through plans and sketches we arrive at a scheme to develop for construction estimation.

3D concept model work completed as Designer with Clever Architecture

We turn hand sketches into computer drafted plans. We add texture, color, and detail to the projects 3D model, which lets us visualize spaces as we craft material palettes and finalize cabinetry layouts. We evaluate the cost of the design by working closely with the general contractor and consultants; developing and delivering project estimates at critical milestones. Once a construction agreement is reached we finalize drawings for the building permit and construction.

Construction progress documentation completed as Designer with Clever Architecture

Our goal is to communicate clearly with drawings, diagrams, and models to deliver a finished project. We design custom single family homes, commercial, office, and retail spaces. We follow biophilic design principals of increased access to sunlight, celebrating connections between exterior and interior spaces, and using natural and nature-like materials. Passive house principles are incorporated into all of our projects; increased building performance reduces energy consumption and improves quality of life. Build better to live better.

Architectural Services Provided

Architecture and Design
High Performance, Passive House, and Net Zero Building Design
Interior Design
Landscape Design
Building and Site Selection, Pre-design, and Programming
Existing Building Documentation and Assessment
Building Permit and Construction Documentation
Construction Cost Estimation
Construction Management and Administration
Business and Brand Development, Marketing, and Graphic Design