ARCHITECTURE ’ s design work through a building , a teapot , kitchen utensil , or even the latest walking cane or medical equipment . Michael Graves Architecture is a world-renowned design firm , but the fact is we spend our time designing for the “ human experience ,” which is just a designer ’ s way of saying we are all about addressing you and your ministry ’ s specific needs .
Being “ world-renowned ” means that we are deeply experienced and have been recognized for our design work internationally through a range of large and small-scale projects , working with both budget-driven clients and clients with nearly unlimited budgets . We have had the opportunity to work with a wide variety of clients and projects like Disney , Target , the Wounded Warrior Home Project , FEMA , luxury hotel brands , local schools , and churches . Design is about careful thinking and creativity , regardless of the client , a project ’ s scale , or budget .
Throughout the design process , we follow these guiding principles :
INVITE is better than to exclude INSPIRE is better than to impress IMMERSE is better than to admire
INVITE : We want to bring you into our design process and collaborate with you , rather than design in a vacuum . We listen and hear your heart so we can best represent your vision and goals though our work . We strive to design inclusive settings in which everyone feels welcome and that they belong .
INSPIRE : We would rather discover the shared vision the Lord has inspired for your building project and ministry than follow the latest trend . Integrating this shared vision into the design of a building creates a space that reflects the heart and culture of the church and will assist the ongoing ministry of the church . We desire that your building excites people every time they enter it , not just the first time .
IMMERSE : We seek to craft spaces that harmonize form and function to create an environment that motivates people to engage and participate . An engaged congregation leads to thriving discipleship .
Our heart is to serve you while creating architecture that reflects your ministry . This kind of architecture is truly unique , and we would love to create it with you .